Associate of Applied Science
The Associate of Applied Science in Computing and Information Systems provides students with the foundational knowledge necessary to meet entry-level employment needs of the regional labor market that includes Baton Rouge. Students gain knowledge, professional skills, and specialized hands-on technical training to position them for entry-level network security specialists.
Program Requirements
- Have a cumulative GPA of 2.00 or higher in all credit hours to be used towards the degree.
- Earn a “C” or better in all courses in the program of study outline below.
- Complete the coursework listed below.
Program Outcomes
- Apply written, oral, and graphical communication in both technical and non-technical environments.
- Utilize critical thinking skills to collect, analyze, and interpret technical data collected through investigation and experimentation.
- Evaluate the human role in security systems with an emphasis on ethics, social engineering vulnerabilities, and training.
- Use appropriate security protocols to interpret and forensically investigate security incidents.
Semester | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
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First Semester | ENGL 1013 | English Composition I | 3 |
BIOL 1013 or BIOL 1033 | General Biology I or Biology for Science Majors | 3 | |
MATH 1213 | College Algebra | 3 | |
CSCI 1923 | Introduction to Computers: Programming Logic and Design | 3 | |
CSCI 2123 | Introduction to Cybersecurity | 3 | |
Second Semester | CSCI 1933 | Software Design and Programming I | 3 |
CSCI 1953 | Society and Ethics in Computing | 3 | |
CSCI 2113 | Cloud Computing Foundations | 3 | |
CNET 2103 | Introduction to Networking | 3 | |
INTE 1103 | Install and Troubleshoot Part I | 3 | |
Third Semester | CSCI 1943 | Software Design and Programming II | 3 |
CSCI 2153 | Linux/Unix System Programming | 3 | |
CSCI 2313 | Cyber and Digital Forensics | 3 | |
INTE 1113 | Install and Troubleshoot Part II | 3 | |
PSYC 2013 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 | |
Fourth Semester | CSCI 2723 | Penetration Testing and Incident Response | 3 |
CSCI 2753 | Information Assurance and Security | 3 | |
CNET 2503 | PC and Network Security | 3 | |
INTE 2013 | Windows Server Part I | 3 | |
HIST 1113 | World Civilization to 1500 | 3 |