Computer Security Systems Option

Core RequirementsMinimum Credits
*Art 1000C3
Discover New York 1000C3
Economics 1001, 1002   6
English 1000C, 1100C6
History 1000C3
Mathematics 1008, 1009, 1013, 101412
*Language and Culture 1000C3
Philosophy 1000C, 3000C, and 3 additional credits in philosophy9
Science 1000C and 3 additional credits chosen from the offerings in biology, chemistry, or physics6
Speech 1000C3
Theology 1000C and 6 additional credits in theology9
Major Area Requirements 
33 semester hours of courses in computer science (CUS), 1113; 1114; 1124, 1144 or 1155; 1166;  
3 credits selected from CUS 1161; 1162; 1171; 1185;
3 credits selected from CUS 1147; 1148; 1159; 1176; or NET 1051
12 additional credits in computer science.  CUS 1101 - 1109 may not be used toward the fulfillment of the major area requirements.
33
Specialized Area Requirements 
6 semester hours of courses in networking (NET) 1001; 1011.6
15 semester hours of courses in computer security systems (CSS) 1005; 1011; 1012; 6 additional credits in networking selected from CSS 1015 or higher numbered courses.15
Free electives 
9 semester hours selected from the courses offered through any of the undergraduate units of St. John's University.9
Total126

Students completing this program will have a minor in computer security systems as well as a major in computer science.

* A second language (6 credits) may be substituted for these courses.