Associate of Science in Computer Systems Security
Effective May 20, 2012, this program is no longer available for future enrollments
According to the Department of Labor, careers involving network systems and security are included among the decade's fastest growing occupations. Network systems professionals are needed to design, install, and support an organization's LAN, WAN and Internet systems, providing day-to-day onsite administrative support for software users in professional offices, small businesses, large corporations and government.
Outcomes:
- Examine and implement computer system security through risk management, network security, and computer forensics
- Program in at least one high level programming language to solve complex problems
- Demonstrate an understanding of current computer networks, protocols of data communications, and the role of network management software
Degree Requirements
Courses: Preparatory
| ENGL080 | English Composition Preparation | 4 |
| IT 080 | |
| MATH 060 | |
| MATH 080 | |
Courses: General Education
| ECON201 | Macroeconomics | 4 |
| ENGL111 | English Composition I | 4 |
| ENGL112 | English Composition II | 4 |
| HUMN200 | Art and Music Appreciation | 4 |
| INTD111 | Creating Academic and Professional Success | 4 |
| IT254 | Spreadsheet Applications | 4 |
| MATH103 | College Algebra | 4 |
| PSYC100 | Introduction to Psychology | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 32 |
Courses: Core
| CJUS141 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 4 |
| CS104 | Problem Solving Concepts With C++ | 4 |
| CS115 | Programming With C++ | 4 |
| CS146 | Introduction to UNIX | 4 |
| CS215 | Intermediate C++ Programming | 4 |
| CS230 | Data Structures | 4 |
| CS250 | Fundamentals of Database Systems | 4 |
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| EM208 | Web Development I | 4 |
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| EBUS208 | Web Site/Portfolio Development | 4 |
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| IT205 | Fundamentals of Networking | 4 |
| MATH104 | Trigonometry | 4 |
| MATH115 | Pre-Calculus | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 44 |
Courses: Concentration
| CSS150 | Introduction to Computer Security | 4 |
| CSS200 | Principles of Network Security | 4 |
| CSS250 | Security Risk Management | 4 |
| CSS350 | Computer Forensics I | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
ENGL112, English Composition II, is a prerequisite for all 300 and 400 level courses. Exceptions to this policy must be approved by the appropriate Director of Education, Dean or Chair.
Total Credit Hours: 92