Computer Information Systems: Networking Option, BA

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This major is administered by the Department of Computing and New Media Technologies .

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Computer Information Systems major, you will be able to:

Demonstrate mastery of core knowledge in computing
Apply problem-solving and computing skills to solve real problems
Explain how computing influences society, including social, legal, ethical, and cultural concerns 
Write about and orally communicate technical information about computing

Consists of a minimum of 58 credits.

Note: Required courses marked below have Math prerequisites. Depending on your placement score, additional courses may be required.**

Core Requirements, 23 credits

CIS 225 - Data Communication and Networks Credits: 4
CNMT 101 - Introduction to Computing and Programming Credits: 3
CNMT 110 - Object-Oriented Programming Credits: 4
CNMT 210 - Web Design and Development I Credits: 4
CNMT 410 - Professional IT Communication Credits: 4
CNMT 479 - Applied Development Project Preparation Credits: 1
CNMT 480 - Applied Development Project Credits: 3

Networking Concentration, 24 credits

CIS 210 - Database Design and Implementation Credits: 4
CIS 220 - Systems Analysis and Design Credits: 4
CIS 250 - Network Management I Credits: 4
CIS 360 - Network and Enterprise Security Management Credits: 4
CNMT 310 - Production Programming Credits: 4
MATH 209 - Mathematics for Information Sciences Credits: 4 **

Complete 3 courses, 11-12 credits

CIS 303 - Cybersecurity and Society Credits: 3
CIS 311 - Application Security Credits: 4
CIS 347 - Special Topics in IT Infrastructure Credits: 3 or 4
CIS 354 - Network Management II Credits: 4
CIS 357 - Server Administration Credits: 4
CIS 361 - Digital Forensics Credits: 4

World Language Courses, 0-8 credits

Complete a two-semester sequence of university entry-level world language courses (101, 102). The requirement may be fulfilled through equivalent coursework or other language acquisition as demonstrated through a test-out policy (including Native American languages and American Sign Language). If your native language is not English and you can document formal high school or university study of your native language, you may use ENGL 101 and ENGL 202 , or ENGL 150 as a means of fulfilling this world language requirement. Please see the Department of World Languages and Literatures for details.