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Cyber Security Systems, Associate of Science
The central goal of the Associate Degree in Cyber Security Systems in the Collins College of Professional Studies is to prepare students to either to move on to a 4-year degree program such as the Bachelor of Science in Cyber Security Systems, or to another related 4-year degree program at St. John’s University such as Computer Science, and/or Information Technology.
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The central goal of the Associate Degree in Cyber Security Systems in the Collins College of Professional Studies is to prepare students to either to move on to a 4-year degree program such as the Bachelor of Science in Cyber Security Systems, or to another related 4-year degree program at St. John’s University such as Computer Science, and/or Information Technology.
This program has been ranked #5 in Cybersecurity Guide’s 2024 rankings.
- Degree Type
- AS
- Area of Interest
- Computing & Technology
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- Program Location
- Queens Campus
- Required Credit Hours
- 60
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 |
| CSS | 1005 | Fundamentals of Cyber Security | 3 |
| CSS | 1011 | Network Security | 3 |
| NET | 1011 | Introduction to Networks | 3 |
| DFR | 1001 | Introduction to Digital Forensics | 3 |
| General Elective |
| 3 credits selected under the guidance of an advisor | 3 |
* 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.
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