Department of Computing and Technology
The Department of Computing and Technology provides an Associate in Applied Science degree in Information Technology. Bachelor of Science Degrees are offered with studies in Computer Science, Information Technology, and Technology. Students who have completed an Associate in Applied Science Degree from any regionally accredited college or university may use the technical specialty portion of that degree toward the MAJOR-MINOR requirements for the B.S. degree in Technology at Cameron.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE PROGRAMS
Baccalaureate degree programs are designed to provide students with advanced theoretical and/or technical expertise, prepare students for supervisory or managerial positions, and prepare students to be successful in graduate school. Program requirements are flexible to allow students to select courses to meet individual goals or respond to employment trends in emerging technology areas.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE MAJOR IN COMPUTER SCIENCE (415)
Computer Science is the study of computer technology, including hardware and software. It includes the systematic study of computing systems and computation. The body of knowledge resulting from this discipline contains theories for understanding computing systems and methods; design methodology, algorithms, and tools; methods for the testing of concepts; methods of analysis and verification; and knowledge representation and implementation. A student graduating with this degree can easily move into industry or pursue graduate studies.
| REQUIREMENTS | HOURS |
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| I. GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS | 44 |
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II. UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS UNIV 1001 or 1113 |
1-3 |
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III. MAJOR REQUIREMENTS A. Required Courses (57 hours) CS 1113, CS 1313, CS 1513, CS 1523, CS 1733, CS 2333, CS 2413, CS 3013, CS 3183, CS 3203, CS 3513, CS 3713, CS 4001 ‑ 3, CS 4203, CS 4233, IAS 2233, IT 1063, IT 1213, IT 2063 B. Additional Requirements (13 hours) All computer science majors must complete three of the following courses: MATH 2215, MATH 2235, MATH 4433 OR STAT 2013 Some students may also need to take some or all of the following courses as prerequisites: MATH 0013, MATH 0103, MATH 0213, MATH 1513, MATH 1613, or MATH 1715. |
70 |
| IV. ELECTIVES TO COMPLETE 124 HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION. | |
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE MAJOR IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (414)
The Information Technology Bachelor Degree program builds upon knowledge gained in the Associate in Applied Science in Information Technology and provides new areas of study. Options are available in Computer Information Systems, Management Information Systems, and Cyber Security and Information Assurance. Important student outcomes for this program include significant communication and business skills required for success in industry careers.
| REQUIREMENTS | HOURS |
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I. GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS The Information Technology program requires specific courses for meeting General Education requirements in mathematics as follows: Mathematics - MATH 2215 or 2713 |
44 |
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II. UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS UNIV 1001 or 1113 |
1-3 |
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III. MAJOR-MINOR REQUIREMENTS A. Core Courses (42 hours) CIS 1013, CIS 2033, CIS 3083, IAS 2233, IT 1063, IT 1213, IT 1413, IT 2063, IT 2413, IT 3603, IT 4342, IT 4444, STAT 2013, and TECH 3013 B. Option (15-16 hours) Choose one of the following options: Computer Information Systems Option (16 hours) CIS 2043, CIS 2083, CIS 3064, CIS 3183, CIS 4063 Management Information Systems Option (15 hours) MIS 2113, MIS 3033, MIS 3083, MIS 4033, MIS 4533 Cyber Security and Information Assurance Option (15 hours) IAS 2333, IAS 3063, IAS 3233, IAS 3263, IAS 4063 C. Guided Electives (6 hours) Choose 6 hours from the following: TECH 3000-3, TECH 4001-6, TECH 4033, TECH 4143, MGMT 4443, TECH 4491-3 |
63-64 |
| IV. ELECTIVES TO COMPLETE 124 HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION | |
ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE
Associate Degree programs in Applied Science are designed to prepare students for employment requiring expertise in a technical specialty. Graduates of these programs have been successful in obtaining employment in a variety of positions in business, industry and government.
ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE MAJOR IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (514)
The Information Technology program is designed to prepare for employment requiring expertise as an information technology specialist. Graduates of this program will be successful in obtaining employment in a variety of positions in business, industry and government.
| REQUIREMENTS | HOURS |
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I. GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS A. Required Courses (12 hours) ENGL 1113, ENGL 1213, PS 1113, HIST 1483 or HIST 1493 B. Selected Electives (6 hours) Behavioral Science or Economics (3 hours) Humanities (3 hours) |
18 |
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II. MAJOR REQUIREMENTS A. Technical Specialty (24 hours) CIS 1013, CIS 2033, IT 1063, IT 1213, IT 1413, IT 2063, IT 2413 B. Option Specialty Courses (9 hours) Courses selected from Computer Information Systems, Management Information Systems, or Cyber Security and Information Assurance Specialty (Advisor Approved) C. Technical-Occupational Support Courses (6 hours) BUS 1113, MATH 1413 or MATH 1513 D. Technical-Occupational Related Courses (6 hours) COMM 1113 and one additional course selected to complement the student’s goals and objectives (Advisor Approved) |
45-46 |
| IV. ELECTIVES TO TOTAL 63-64 HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION. |
