Cyber Security Systems, Associate of Science

Computer Science, Mathematics and Science

The Lesley H. and William L. Collins College of Professional Studies
Queens Campus

Overview

The central goal of the A.S. degree in Computer Science in the College of Professional Studies is to prepare students either to enter the job market or to move on to a 4-year degree program leading to the Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with the Business Option, or to another related 4-year degree program at St. John’s.

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Admission

For more information about admission to this and other acclaimed undergraduate programs at St. John’s University, please visit Undergraduate Admission online. Or contact us directly at the campus of your choice:

Admission Office - Queens Campus
718-990-2000
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Courses

Students completing the A.S. degree in cyber security systems may continue for another two years to complete the B.S. degree in cyber security systems with the business option.

Core Requirements			39 credits
ACC	1007	Fundamentals of Accounting I	3
ACC	1008	Fundamentals of Accounting II	3
DNY	1000C	Discover New York	3
ENG	1000C	English Composition	3
ENG	1100C	Literature in Global Context	3
HIS	1000C	Emergence of a Global Society	3
MTH	1007	College Algebra and Trignometry	3
MTH	1008*	Matrix Methods	3
MTH	1021*	Introduction to Statistics	3
PHI	1000C	Philosophy of the Human Person	3
PHI	3000C	Metaphysics	3
SCI	1000C	Scientific Inquiry	3
THE	1000C	Perspectives on Christianity- A Catholic Approac	3
Major Area Requirements			18 credits
CUS	1115	Computer Programing Fundamentals I	3
CUS	1116	Computer Programing Fundamentals II	3
NET	1001	Data Communications	3
CSS	1005	Fundamentals of Cyber Security	3
CSS	1011	Network Security	3
CSS	1012	Network Perimeter Security	3
General Elective

3 credits selected under the guidance of
an advisor

* Qualified students may elect to substitute MTH 1009 and/or 1013.

Career Outcomes

The program will prepare graduates to:

Demonstrate understanding of the fundamental concepts and principles underlying the discipline of computer science.

Demonstrate knowledge of the physical and logical principles that determine how computers work.
Demonstrate proficiency in the basic mathematics employed in computer science.
Explain the key logical constructs that underlie all computer programming.

Demonstrate analytical skills necessary to apply the fundamentals of computer science to the solution of problems within a technical environment.

Demonstrate the ability to identify, explain, and apply fundamental structured programming techniques
Apply mathematical concepts to technical problem solving situations.
Develop computer programs using procedural programming techniques.
Demonstrate critical thinking and communication skills required in a technical environment.