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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
All incoming students take an examination to determine placement in one of the following (or advanced) CIS courses:
Requirements: Bachelor of Science in Computer and Information Systems Software Production and Management (39 cr.)
| Required |
| | | cr. |
| CIS 2810* | Data Communication and Networks | | 3 |
| CIS 3050* | Software Requirements and Design | | 3 |
| CIS 3450* | Software Project Management | | 3 |
| CIS 4840* | Software Assurance | | 3 |
| CIS 4860* | Software Testing | | 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 1060 | Healthcare Infomatics | | 3 |
| CIS 2010 | Secure Programming | | 3 |
| CIS 3250* | Secure Software Construction | | 3 |
| CIS 3350 | Introduction to Human Factors in IT Security | | 3 |
| CIS 3820* | Database Design | | 3 |
| CIS 3870 | Database Programming | | 3 |
| CIS 3900* | Ethics and Technology | | 3 |
| CIS 4050 | Software Sustainment | | 3 |
| CIS 4450* | Digital Forensics | | 3 |
| CIS 4850* | Information Assurance | | 3 |
| CIS 4880* | Special Topics in Information Security | | 3 |
| CIS 4890 | International Seminar in Computing | | 3 |
| CIS 4900* | Lead Audit | | 3 |
| ACC 3500 | Accounting Information Systems | | 3 |
| BUS 3170 | Management of Information Systems | | 3 |
| SEC 4600 | Technology for E-Commerce | | 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 1310 | Academic Writing | | 3 |
| MTH 1010 | College Algebra | | 3 |
| PHL 1000 | Introduction to Philosophy | | 3 |
| CIS 1000 | Introduction to Computers OR | | 3 |
| CIS 1020 | Computers and Research | | 3 |
| | Elective | | 3 |
| Freshmen Year Term II (15 cr.) |
| | | cr. |
| CST 1010 | Fundamentals of Speech | | 3 |
| RELS 1000 | Introduction to Religion | | 3 |
| CIS 1150 | Introduction to Application Programming | | 3 |
| ENL | Obj. 5 A Literature course | | 3 |
| CIS | Elective | | 3 |
| Sophomore Year Term I (18 cr.) |
| | | cr. |
| | Obj. 3 Social or Natural Science | | 3 |
| CIS 2010 | Secure Programming | | 3 |
| HIS | Obj. 5 A History Course | | 3 |
| PHL 2010 | Ethics OR | | 3 |
| ETH 2590 | Business Ethics | | 3 |
| | Electives | | 6 |
| Sophomore Year Term II (15 cr.) |
| | | cr. |
| | Obj. 3 A Social Science course | | 3 |
| CIS 2810 | Data Communications and Networks | | 3 |
| | Obj. 3 A Natural Science course | | 3 |
| | Obj. 5 A course in Art/Drama/Music | | 3 |
| | Elective | | 3 |
Co-op recommended, in parallel with Junior/Senior Year
| Junior Year Term I (15 cr.) |
| | | cr. |
| CIS 3050 | Software Requirements and Design | | 3 |
| CIS 3450 | 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 4840 | Software Asssurance | | 3 |
| CIS | CIS Courses | | 6 |
| | Electives | | 6 |
| Senior Year Term II (15 cr.) |
| | | cr. |
| CIS 4860 | Software Testing and Methodologies | | 3 |
| CIS | CIS Courses | | 6 |
| | Electives | | 6 |
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