Computer Information Science (Information Security and Assurance Option) Associate in Applied Science

This program provides students with knowledge and skills needed by entry-level computer operators, computer programmers, and systems analysts. Graduates earn an Associate in Applied Science Degree (AAS) in Computer Information Science with a major concentration in Information Security & Assurance. To receive an AAS, students must complete General Education core requirements, Computer Information Science core requirements, and additional courses to satisfy the requirements in the chosen area of concentration. Note that AAS degree, certificate, and short-term certificate programs are not designed to be transfer programs.

Requirements

Area I: Written Composition (3 Credit Hours)

ENG 101	English Composition I	3
	Or
ENG 131	Applied Writing	3

Select 3 credit hours from:

ENG 101	English Composition I	3
ENG 131	Applied Writing	3

ENG 131: Students who intend to transfer into a baccalaureate degree program should take ENG 101. ENG 131 is a Code C course, which is not designed for transfer credit.

Area II: Humanities and Fine Arts (3 Credit Hours)

Select 3 credit hours from:

SPH 106	Fund Of Oral Communication	3
SPH 226	Business and Professional Speech	3

Area III: Natural Science and Mathematics (6 Credit Hours)

CIS 150

Introduction To Computer Logic

3

Select 3 credit hours from:

MTH 110	Finite Mathematics	3
MTH 112	Precalculus Algebra	3

Area IV: History, Social, and Behavioral Sciences (3 Credit Hours)

Select 3 credit hours from:

ECO 231	Principles Of Macroeconomics I	3
ECO 232	Prin Of Microeconomics Ii	3

Area V: General Education Required Core Courses (34 Credit Hours)

BUS 180	Fund of Mgmt Inf Systems and the Bus Process	3
BUS 241	Principles Of Accounting I	3
CIS 134	IT Fundamentals	3
CIS 146	Microcomputer Applications	3
CIS 161	Introduction to Networking Communications	3
CIS 162	Advanced Networking	3
CIS 171	Linux I	3
CIS 260	Network Security And Risk Mgmt	3
CIS 268	Software Support	3
CIS 269	Hardware Support	3
CIS 284	CIS Internship	3
WKO 101	Workplace Skills Development I	1

Area V: General Education Required Concentration Courses (27 Credit Hours)

CIS 211	Principles Of Info Assurance	3
CIS 230	IT Auditing I	3
CIS 231	IT Auditing II	3
CIS 246	Ethical Hacking	3
CIS 270	Cisco CCNA I	3
	Or
CIS 275	Workstation Administration	3
CIS 271	Cisco CCNA II	3
	Or
CIS 292	Advanced Workstation Administr	3
CIS 272	Cisco CCNA III	3
	Or
CIS 276	Server Administration	3
CIS 273	Cisco CCNA IV	3
	Or
CIS 277	Network Services Administratio	3

Students Suggested Course Sequence for Full-Time Students

Fall Year 1

CIS 134	IT Fundamentals	3
CIS 161	Introduction to Networking Communications	3
CIS 268	Software Support	3
CIS 270	Cisco CCNA I	3
	Or
CIS 275	Workstation Administration	3
ENG 101	English Composition I	3
	Or
ENG 131	Applied Writing	3

Spring Year 1

CIS 150	Introduction To Computer Logic	3
CIS 162	Advanced Networking	3
CIS 211	Principles Of Info Assurance	3
CIS 269	Hardware Support	3
CIS 271	Cisco CCNA II	3
	Or
CIS 292	Advanced Workstation Administr	3

Summer Year 1

BUS 180	Fund of Mgmt Inf Systems and the Bus Process	3
BUS 241	Principles Of Accounting I	3
CIS 246	Ethical Hacking	3
MTH 110	Finite Mathematics	3
	Or
MTH 112	Precalculus Algebra	3
SPH 106	Fund Of Oral Communication	3
	Or
SPH 226	Business and Professional Speech	3

Fall Year 2

CIS 171	Linux I	3
CIS 230	IT Auditing I	3
CIS 260	Network Security And Risk Mgmt	3
CIS 272	Cisco CCNA III	3
	Or
CIS 276	Server Administration	3

Spring Year 2

CIS 146	Microcomputer Applications	3
CIS 231	IT Auditing II	3
CIS 273	Cisco CCNA IV	3
	Or
CIS 277	Network Services Administratio	3
CIS 284	CIS Internship	3
ECO 231	Principles Of Macroeconomics I	3
	Or
ECO 232	Prin Of Microeconomics Ii	3
WKO 101	Workplace Skills Development I	1