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

ENG 101English Composition I

3

Or

ENG 131Applied Writing

3

Total Credit Hours:3

Area Il: Humanities and Fine Arts

Select 3 credit hours from:
SPH 107Fund Of Public Speaking

3

SPH 226Business and Professional Speech

3

Total Credit Hours:3

Area III: Natural Science and Mathematics

CIS 150Introduction To Computer Logic

3

Select 3 credit hours from:

MTH 110Finite Mathematics

3

MTH 112Precalculus Algebra

3

Total Credit Hours:6

Area IV

Select 3 credit hours from:
ECO 231Principles Of Macroeconomics I

3

ECO 232Prin Of Microeconomics Ii

3

Total Credit Hours:3

Area V: General Education Required Core Courses

BUS 180Fund of Mgmt Inf Systems and the Bus Process

3

CIS 134IT Fundamentals

3

CIS 146Microcomputer Applications

3

CIS 161Introduction to Networking Communications

3

CIS 162Advanced Networking

3

CIS 171Linux I

3

CIS 260Network Security And Risk Mgmt

3

CIS 268Software Support

3

CIS 269Hardware Support

3

CIS 284CIS Internship

3

WKO 101Workplace Skills Development I

1

Total Credit Hours:31

Area V: General Education Required Concentration Courses

CIS 211Principles Of Info Assurance

3

CIS 230IT Auditing I

3

CIS 231IT Auditing II

3

CIS 246Ethical Hacking

3

CIS 275Workstation Administration

3

CIS 276Server Administration

3

CIS 277Network Services Administratio

3

CIS 292Advanced Workstation Administr

3

Total Credit Hours:24

Total Credit Hours: 70

 

 

Students Suggested Course Sequence for Full-Time Students

Fall Year 1

CIS 134IT Fundamentals

3

CIS 161Introduction to Networking Communications

3

CIS 268Software Support

3

CIS 275Workstation Administration

3

ENG 101English Composition I

3

Or

ENG 131Applied Writing

3

Spring Year 1

CIS 150Introduction To Computer Logic

3

CIS 162Advanced Networking

3

CIS 211Principles Of Info Assurance

3

CIS 269Hardware Support

3

CIS 292Advanced Workstation Administr

3

Summer Year 1

BUS 180Fund of Mgmt Inf Systems and the Bus Process

3

CIS 246Ethical Hacking

3

MTH 110Finite Mathematics

3

Or

MTH 112Precalculus Algebra

3

SPH 107Fund Of Public Speaking

3

Or

SPH 226Business and Professional Speech

3

Fall Year 2

CIS 171Linux I

3

CIS 230IT Auditing I

3

CIS 260Network Security And Risk Mgmt

3

CIS 276Server Administration

3

Spring Year 2

CIS 146Microcomputer Applications

3

CIS 231IT Auditing II

3

CIS 277Network Services Administratio

3

CIS 284CIS Internship

3

WKO 101Workplace Skills Development I

1

ECO 231Principles Of Macroeconomics I

3

Or

ECO 232Prin Of Microeconomics Ii

3