Information and Computer Science, Data Management Concentration, B.S.

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Information and Computer Science, B.S.

The Information and Computer Science (ICS) curriculum prepares students for a broad range of computer opportunities in industry as well as in graduate studies. ICS students choose one or more specialty areas from among these options: (1) Computer Science , (2) Cybersecurity , (3) Information Technology , (4) Networking and Security , (5) Software Development (6) Web Development and (7) Data Management . As part of their curriculum, Networking and Security students take Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) courses that prepare them for the CCNA certification exam. Courses offered in the Cybersecurity specialty area prepare students for cybersecurity certification exams. Depending on their chosen specialty area, ICS graduates are well prepared for these industry positions: applications programmer, systems analyst, information technology specialist, database analyst, network analyst, web developer, software engineer, and cybersecurity specialist.

The CSIS Department works with Park’s Career Development Center in helping to place students in computer internship positions. The CSIS Department actively encourages students to work in such internship positions and considers internships to be an integral part of the ICS curriculum.

Requirements For: B.S. Major – 46-58 hours, 2.0 gpa

Core Curriculum 21 cr.

CS 151 - Introduction to Programming Credits: 3 (required for Computer Science, Software Development, and Data Management areas)
or
CS 152 - Introduction to Python Programming Credits: 3 (required for Networking and Security, Cybersecurity, Information Technology and Web Development areas)
CS 208 - Discrete Mathematics Credits: 3
CS 300 - Technology in a Global Society Credits: 3
CS 365 - Computer Networking Credits: 3
IS 205 - Managing Information Systems Credits: 3
IS 361 - Data Management Concepts Credits: 3
MA 120 - Basic Concepts of Statistics Credits: 3

Concentrations

(One of the following)

Data Management Concentration 27 cr.

AC 201 - Principles of Financial Accounting Credits: 3
CS 130 - Developing the User Experience Credits: 3
CS 219 - Programming Fundamentals Credits: 3
CS 240 - Web Programming I Credits: 3
IS 315 - Computer Systems Analysis and Design I Credits: 3
IS 362 - Applied Database Management Credits: 3
MG 371 - Management and Organizational Behavior Credits: 3

Select two courses from the following:

AC 202 - Principles of Managerial Accounting Credits: 3
CA 104 - Interpersonal Communication I Credits: 3
CA 322 - Media Analysis and Criticism Credits: 3
HR 422 - Organizational Development and Change Credits: 3
IS 316 - Computer Systems Analysis and Design II Credits: 3
MG 315 - Advanced Business Statistics Credits: 3
MK 351 - Principles of Marketing Credits: 3
MK 385 - Consumer Behavior Credits: 3
MK 453 - Marketing Research and Information Systems Credits: 3