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Description
The Bachelor of Science in Computer and Information Systems is designed to produce a successful software professional. It offers a wide range of career options. Based on interest, students can obtain a highly marketable degree in Software Production and Management, which will prepare them to carry out a range of IT job functions including: software architect/designer, application and web programmer, software verification and validation tester, network operator and/or administrator, project manager, or information systems auditor. The curriculum conveys the entire body of professional knowledge in best practice with regard to IT work. Its content is derived from and fully conformant with recommendations for programs of this type established by the Association for Computer Machinery (ACM) and the Institute for Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).
Along with the traditional program in software construction, we provide a concentration in Information Assurance that allows the student to gain entry into the rapidly growing professional field of Information Systems Audit and Security. The concentration complies with the recommendations of the CNSS 4011 national standard for Information Security Professional Education. Students who successfully complete the specified courses may obtain a certificate approved by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the National Security Agency (NSA) for that field. In addition, it is possible to obtain a certificate sponsored by the Information System Audit and Control Association (ISACA) in Sarbanes-Oxley audit.
Degree Requirements
Requirements: Bachelor of Science in Computer and Information Systems Software Production and Management (39 cr.)
| Required |
| | | cr. |
| CIS 281* | Data Communication and Networks | | 3 |
| CIS 305* | Software Requirements and Design | | 3 |
| CIS 345* | Software Project Management | | 3 |
| CIS 484* | SQA and Configuration Management | | 3 |
| CIS 486* | Software Testing and Methodologies | | 3 |
Courses with asterisks have been designated by the United States National Security Agency and Department of Homeland Security for Certification.
| Plus any eight of the following (24 credits total) |
| | | cr. |
| CIS 115 | Introduction to Application Programming | | 3 |
| CIS 201 | Programming Logic and Design | | 3 |
| CIS 220 | Programming for the Internet | | 3 |
| CIS 325* | Software Construction | | 3 |
| CIS 335 | Introduction to Human Factors in IT | | 3 |
| CIS 382* | Database Design | | 3 |
| CIS 387 | Database Programming | | 3 |
| CIS 390* | Ethics and Technology | | 3 |
| CIS 405 | Software Maintenance | | 3 |
| CIS 445* | Introduction to IS Auditing and Control | | 3 |
| CIS 455* | Internal Audit for IS Process Control | | 3 |
| CIS 460* | Technologies for E-commerce | | 3 |
| CIS 485* | Information Assurance | | 3 |
| CIS 488* | Special Topics in IS Audit and Control | | 3 |
| CIS 489 | International Seminar in Computing | | 3 |
| CIS 490* | Lead Audit | | 3 |
| CIS 492 | Directed Study in Computer Information Systems | | 3 |
| ACC 350 | Accounting Information Systems | | 3 |
| BUS 317 | Management of Information Systems | | 3 |
| BUS 362 | Introduction to Entrepreneurship | | 3 |
| SEC 401 | Security Systems and Crime Prevention | | 3 |
Courses with asterisks have been designated by the United States National Security Agency and Department of Homeland Security for Certification.
Recommended Program
| Freshmen Year Term I (15 cr.) |
| | | cr. |
| ENL 131 | Academic Writing | | 3 |
| MTH 111 | Mathematical Analysis I | | 3 |
| PHL 100 | Introduction to Philosophy | | 3 |
| CIS 100 | Introduction to Computers OR | | 3 |
| CIS 102 | Computers and Research | | 3 |
| | Elective | | 3 |
| Freshmen Year Term II (15 cr.) |
| | | cr. |
| CST 101 | Fundamentals of Speech | | 3 |
| MTH 112 | Mathematical Analysis II | | 3 |
| RS 100 | Introduction to Religion | | 3 |
| CIS 115 | Introduction to Application Programming | | 3 |
| | Obj. 5 A Literature course | | 3 |
| Sophomore Year Term I (18 cr.) |
| | | cr. |
| ECN 295 | Microeconomic Principles | | 3 |
| CIS 201 | Programming Logic and Design | | 3 |
| HIS | Obj. 5 A History Course | | 3 |
| PHL 201 | Ethics OR | | 3 |
| ETH 259 | Business Ethics | | 3 |
| | Electives | | 6 |
| Sophomore Year Term II (15 cr.) |
| | | cr. |
| ECN 296 | Macroeconomic Principles | | 3 |
| CIS 281 | Data Communications and Networks | | 3 |
| | Obj. 3 A Natural Science course | | 3 |
| | Obj. 5 A course in Art/Drama/Music | | 3 |
| ENL 204 | Introduction to Business Writing | | 3 |
Co-op recommended, in parallel with Junior/Senior Year
| Junior Year Term I (15 cr.) |
| | | cr. |
| CIS 305 | Software Requirements and Design | | 3 |
| CIS 345 | Software Project Management | | 3 |
| | Obj. 5 A course dealing with another culture/foreign language | | 3 |
| | Electives | | 6 |
| Junior Year Term II (18 cr.) |
| | | cr. |
| CIS | CIS Courses | | 6 |
| | Obj. 4 A course in Philosophy or Religious Studies | | 3 |
| | Obj. 6 A course in contemporary socio-political problems | | 3 |
| | Electives | | 6 |
| Senior Year Term I (15 cr.) |
| | | cr. |
| CIS 484 | SQA and Configuration Management | | 3 |
| CIS | CIS Courses | | 6 |
| | Electives | | 6 |
| Senior Year Term II (15 cr.) |
| | | cr. |
| CIS 486 | Software Testing and Methodologies | | 3 |
| CIS | CIS Courses | | 6 |
| | Electives | | 6 |
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