Computer Security Systems Option

Major Area Requirements
36 semester hours of courses in computer science (CUS)

• Structured Programming Techniques
• Mainframe Assembler Language or Microcomputer Assembler Language
• Introduction to Data Structures
• Operating Systems
• Database Management Systems
• Data Communications
• Data Security and Cryptography

3 credits from each of the following:

• Advanced Data Structures; Survey of Languages; Event-Driven Programming; Java and World Wide Web Applications; Advanced Java Programming
• Distributed Operating Systems; HTML and JAVA Script; Dynamic Web Page Development; Artificial Intelligence; Computers and the Law

9 additional credits in computer science, 6 of these must be selected from CUS 1144 or higher numbered courses.  CUS 1101-1108 may not be used toward the fulfillment of the major area requirements.  

Specialized Area Requirements
18 semester hours of courses in computer security systems (CSS)

• Introduction to Information Security
• Cyber Threats and Detection
• Network Security
• Perimeter Protection

6 credits selected from the following:

• Cyber Law and Ethics
• Computer Forensics

Free electives
9 semester hours selected from the courses offered through any of the undergraduate units of St. John's University.   

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.