Requirements for the B.S. degree with the Computer Information Systems Major:
The CIS major consists of the following 44 hours of required CIS program core courses plus one selected concentration (ranging from 18 to 27 hours). Students are also required to complete the university core course requirements (43 hours) and additional general electives, at the 3000 or higher course level, to complete a minimum of 120 hours in total to graduate. This major culminates in a capstone course experience in which students integrate CIS concepts and demonstrate what they have learned in a useful and meaningful way.
1. CIS Core Courses (44 hours)
2. CIS Concentration Requirements
Students must select from one of the following four CIS concentrations: Cyber Security, Emerging Technology, Computer Networking, or Programming. Additional prerequisite may be required for some courses.
Cyber Security Concentration (27 hours)
The following 21 hours of courses, plus 6 hours of additional CIS specialization courses are required for this concentration.
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Emerging Technology Concentration (21 hours)
The following 15 hours of courses, plus 6 hours of additional CIS specialization courses are required for this concentration.
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Computer Networking Concentration (18 hours)
The following 12 hours of courses, plus 6 hours of additional CIS specialization courses are required for this concentration.
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Computer Programming Concentration (21 hours)
The following 15 hours of courses, plus 6 hours of additional CIS specialization courses are required for this concentration.
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