This certificate curriculum emphasizes software development and computer programming skills. The curriculum provides flexibility in the student’s choice of programming languages.
Students should consult an adviser before beginning the curriculum.
CS 110 Computer Concepts * . . . 3 CS 140 Introduction to Programming . . . 3 Intermediate languages† . . . 6–7 Advanced language‡ . . . 3–4
CS elective or department-approved CA elective . . . 3
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS 18–20
* May be replaced by another CS course with department consent.
† Select two courses from CS 103, CS 213, CS 215, CS 226, or other department-approved language.
‡ The advanced language must correspond to one of the intermediate languages chosen.
P R O G R A M O U T C O M E S
Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:
n Analyze, design, and implement computer programs.
n Demonstrate working knowledge in one high-level programming language.
n Demonstrate proficiency in a second high-level programming language.
Refer to Course Descriptions section to identify courses with prerequisites. Courses in italics meet General Education requirements.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE Criminal Justice A.A.S. (R): 314
The A.A.S. in Criminal Justice is designed to prepare students for careers within the criminal justice system. The program offers a combination of liberal arts and specialized career courses to help students upon entry into the criminal justice field. The curriculum is offered for those already employed in the criminal justice profession as well as for high school students interested in pursuing careers with local, state or private agencies within the field. Students are encour-aged to seek assistance from criminal justice faculty in making course selections to suit their career goals and interests. Those students interested in transferring to obtain a bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university should consult advisors regarding our A.A. degree in Criminal Justice.
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Foundation Courses
English foundation . . . 3 Mathematics foundation . . . 3 Speech foundation . . . 3 Health foundation . . . 1–3 Distribution Courses
Arts or humanities distribution . . . 3 PY 102 General Psychology (BSSD). . . 3 Natural science distribution with lab. . . 4
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
CJ 110 Administration of Justice . . . 3
CJ 111 Introduction to Law Enforcement or
CJ 230 Introduction to Corrections . . . 3 CJ 215 Organization and Administration . . . 3 CJ 221 Criminal Law . . . 3 CJ 242 Theory and Practice . . . 3 CJ 244 Contemporary Issues . . . 3 EN 101 Techniques of Reading and Writing I* . . . 3 PS 101 American Government . . . 3 SO 101 Introduction to Sociology . . . 3 CJ or behavioral/social science elective . . 3 CJ electives . . . 6 Elective . . . 3 TOTAL CREDIT HOURS 60
* EN 101 if needed for EN 102/109 or general elective
P R O G R A M O U T C O M E S
Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:
n Demonstrate an understanding of the criminal justice process (police, courts, and corrections).
n Explain the function and role of various criminal justice practitioners in the operation of an ethical and professional system of justice that exists within a diverse society.
n Explore problems associated with effecting justice in a diverse and stratified society.
n Analyze the history, functions, policies, and procedures used in each subsystem of justice and creatively offer alternatives to current practice.
n Understand differences between the American system of justice and systems in other countries.
n Analyze principles and understand the philosophical underpinnings of criminal law and the rules of evidence.
n Meet, in addition to discipline goals, the following General Education goals prior to graduation: improve reading, writing, critical thinking, discussion and speaking skills; mathematical reasoning; analysis and problem solving; and the ability to access, evaluate, and apply information.
CURRICULA
Refer to Course Descriptions section to identify courses with prerequisites. Courses in italics meet General Education requirements.
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CYBERSECURITY Cybersecurity A.A.S.: 356
This A.A.S. degree prepares students for entry-level positions in cybersecurity. The program emphasizes computer security and information assurance concepts augmented with current industry standard techniques. Topics cover threats and vulnerabilities, prevention at the techni-cal (hardware and software) and human levels, detection, response, and management aspects of security.
The program prepares entry-level computer technicians with cybersecurity expertise and also offers students a transfer option to four-year institutions. The proposed program of study is designed to address the needs for increasing the number of trained workers qualified to work in cybersecurity in the homeland security industry. The program is expected to meet National Security Telecommunications and Systems Security Instruction (NSTISSI) 4011 and 4013 stan-dards. It will also help prepare students to sit for a variety of industry certifications, including the Computing Technology Industry Association’s (CompTIA) A+, Network+ and Security+
certifications; Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification; and the Security Certi-fied Network Professional certification.
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Foundation Courses
English foundation . . . 3 Health foundation . . . 1–2 Mathematics foundation . . . 3 Speech foundation . . . 3 Distribution Courses
Arts or humanities distribution . . . 3 Behavioral and social science distribution . . . 3 Natural sciences distribution with lab . . . 4
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
CS 110 Computer Concepts . . . 3 NW 127 Microcomputer Control Programs . . . 3 NW 151 Introduction to Networking . . . 3 NW 173 Network Security . . . 3 NW 203 Microsoft Windows Server . . . 3 NW 245 Hardening the Infrastructure . . . 3 NW 246 Network Defense and Countermeasures . . 3 NW 252 Cisco Networking 2 . . . 3 NW 253 Cisco Networking 3 . . . 3 NW 254 Cisco Networking 4 . . . 3 NW 270 Information Security Capstone . . . 3 PL 202 Introduction to the Study of Ethics . . . 3 Elective from approved list*: . . . 3–4 TOTAL CREDIT HOURS 60
* Approved electives: EN 101, MG 288, NW 140, NW 170, NW 199, NW 255, NW 261, NW 262, NW 263, NW 275
P R O G R A M O U T C O M E S
Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:
n Apply software patches to operating systems and applications.
n Assess a computer system’s security vulnerabilities using appropriate resources.
n Use standard software tools to detect attempted security breaches of computer systems.
n Implement computer network security defenses.
n Assess their professional responsibility in the areas of individual privacy, intellectual property rights, and ethics and codes of conduct.
n Sit for the following certification exams: CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) certificate, CompTIA Network+ certificate, CompTIA Security+ certificate, and Security Certified Network Professional (SCNP).
Refer to Course Descriptions section to identify courses with prerequisites. Courses in italics meet General Education requirements.