Applied Technology and Mathematics

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Cybersecurity and Computer Science
Applied Technology and Mathematics Minors

William Wagner, III, Department Chair

Faculty

Jeffrey Earle
Delbert Ferster
Matthew McGeehan
William Wagner

Programs Offered

Degrees - Majors

Associate of Science (AS) in Computer Information Systems
Associate of Science (AS) in Cybersecurity

Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Cybersecurity

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Applied Computer Science
Bachelor of Science (BS) in Cybersecurity

Minors

Business Analytics
Computational Sciences
Cybersecurity
Data Analytics Foundations
Information Systems
Mathematics

Cybersecurity and Computer Science

General Foundation Sequence

Students must satisfactorily complete the following foundation sequence before taking any additional Cybersecurity or Computer Science major courses.

(Introduction to Programming)
(Software Design and Programming I)
(Data and Information I)
(Discrete Mathematics)

For all students, the foundation sequence must be taken in their first three semesters of study or complete these courses prior to taking any other CIS course or MATH course. Students who decide to major in this discipline after their first year or who are part-time must still meet these requirements. This also applies to students enrolled in online programs. In order to continue in either the cybersecurity program or the computer science program, students must earn a C+ (2.33) or above in each foundation sequence course.

Progression Requirements

Once the foundation sequence course sequence is complete, to continue in either the cybersecurity or computer science programs, students must remain in “good standing” by maintaining a minimum average of C+ (2.33) in all college mathematics and computing courses with no grade lower than a C (2.0) in all college mathematics and computing courses taken to fulfill major requirements. Students receiving a grade of C- or lower MUST re-take the course once in order to raise the grade. A student may not withdraw from a single course more than one time.

General Foundation Course Exemptions

Students will be exempt from and if, in the previous three (3) years:

they have satisfactorily completed (C or above) a one-year college programming sequence (JAVA, C, C++, or VB.net, or a language approved by the department)
OR
they have satisfactorily completed the “AP Computer Science A” exam and “AP Computer Science Principles” exam with a score of 4 or 5 in both exams.

Cybersecurity Degrees

Program Outcomes

Through successfully completing courses in the Cybersecurity programs, students will be able to:

Research the latest cybersecurity trends regarding threats and countermeasures.
Analyze cybersecurity practices and recognize how different practices are applicable for different organizations.
Recognize the global threats to cyber systems and assess and describe the risks associated with an organization.
Recommend cybersecurity measures and describe how to implement programs to safeguard organizations.
Understand legal concepts and apply ethical models related to cybersecurity.
Create policies and effectively lead change to improve cybersecurity in an organization.
Identify how technology affects cybersecurity.

Cybersecurity (AS)
(Associate of Science)

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: , , , : ; ; three (3) courses (9 credits) from the following: ; , , .

Cybersecurity (BA)
(Bachelor of Arts)

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: ; ; , , , ; ; ,CYB 320, , , , ; ; , , ; three (3) credits in MATH; ; ; and .

Cybersecurity (BS)
(Bachelor of Science)

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS:

Cybersecurity - Degree Completion: Designed as an accelerated degree-completion program offered for part-time adult learners. Ideally, students entering the program will have already completed the prerequisite course work: , , , , ; and . (Note that these prerequisites may be completed concurrently, by advisement, as part of degree completion program.) Degree completion program includes the following required courses: ; , ; ; ; , , , , , ; ; , 325; ; ; ; and .
Cybersecurity (full degree): Required courses: ; ; , , , , , ; , , , , , ; ; , , , ; ; ; ; and .

Computer Science Degrees

Program Outcomes

Through successfully completing courses in computer information systems and data analytics programs, students will be able to:

Utilize systematic, orderly, and exact habits of thought.
Apply the power of reasoning to analyze situations and solve problems.
Demonstrate an understanding of the role of mathematics and technology play in shaping the future.
Apply and renew, via life-long learning, the essential concepts and skills needed for career success and advanced study.

Computer Information Systems (AS)
(Associate of Science)

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: , , , ; ; , and nine (9) elective credits chosen from: , , , , ; ; , , , , .

Applied Computer Science (BS)
(Bachelor of Science)

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: , *, , *, *, , *; ; or ; *; ; and seven courses (21 credits) in CMPS courses. (*Courses may be replaced by analogous CMPS courses.)