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Minor in Computer Information Technology

The minor in computer information technology emphasizes the fundamentals of networking and system administration, and consists of between 18 and 24 hours of coursework, depending on whether a student "places out" of selected courses.


Requirements for Minor: Information Technology		Credits
MAT 109	Algebra for College Students (or placement*)			0-3
INF 120	Elementary Programming (or placement**)			0-3
CIT 130	Information Technology Fundamentals			3
CIT 247	Networking Fundamentals			3
CIT 271	Windows Administration
	OR			3
CIT 371	Unix Systems
One additional CIT course at the 300 or 400 level			3
6 credit hours of INF, CIT, or CSC courses not counted above			6
TOTAL CREDITS			18-24
Students who have a math ACT score of at least 23 or a math SAT score of at least 540 are not required to take MAT 109. *Students who have prior experience in computer programming or web development, but who have no college-level coursework in these subjects, may elect to take the respective competency tests in these subjects. Students who pass these tests will not be required to take INF 120 Elementary Programming, INF 286 Introduction to Web Development respectively.

Minor in Computer Forensics

The computer forensics minor prepares students for work on a forensics team in either a law enforcement or corporate setting.

A minor in computer forensics requires between 27 and 33 credit hours, depending on whether a student "places out" of selected courses. Although the balance of information technology and criminal justice coursework required for the study of computer forensics may seem daunting at first glance, two of the courses in the minor INF 120 Elementary Programming and JUS 101 Introduction to Criminal Justice also satisfy general education requirements. This minor is particularly well suited for students majoring in either computer information technology or criminal justice, in which case the credit hours required amount to 21 or fewer.


Requirements for Minor: Computer Forensics			Credits
MAT 109	Algebra for College Students (or placement*)			0-3
INF 120	Elementary Programming (or placement**)			0-3
CIT 130	Information Technology Fundamentals			3
CIT 247	Networking Fundamentals			3
CIT 371	Unix Systems			3
CIT 380	Securing Computer Systems			3
CIT 430	Computer Forensics			3
JUS 101	Introduction to Criminal Justice			3
JUS 204	Criminal Investigation			3
JUS 320	Advanced Crime Scene Technology and Criminalistics			3
JUS 404	Evidence Preparation and Courtroom Testimony			3
TOTAL CREDITS		27-33
Students who have a math ACT score of at least 23 or a math SAT score of at least 540 are not required to take MAT 109. *Students who have prior experience in computer programming or web development, but who have no college-level coursework in these subjects, may elect to take the respective competency tests in these subjects. Students who pass these tests will not be required to take INF 120 Elementary Programming, INF 286 Introduction to Web Development respectively..

Minor in Computer Science

The minor in computer science emphasizes the fundamentals of software development, and requires between 15 and 24 hours of coursework, depending on whether a student "places out" of selected courses. The minor is valuable for students majoring in the sciences or business who wish to develop a range of contemporary programming skills. It is also valuable for secondary education majors planning to teach computer science. (The Computer Science Teachers Association website has detailed information on teaching in this field.)


Requirements for Minor: Computer Science		Credits
MAT 109	Algebra for College Students (or placement*)			0-3
MAT 119	Pre-Calculus Mathematics (or placement**)			0-3
INF 120	Elementary Programming (or placement***)			0-3
INF 260	Object-Oriented Programming I			3
CSC 360	Object-Oriented Programming II			3
CSC 362	Computer Systems
	OR			3
CSC 364	Data Structures and Algorithms
6 credit hours of CSC courses not counted above			6
TOTAL CREDITS			15-24
Students who have a math ACT score of at least 23 or a math SAT score of at least 540 are not required to take MAT 109. Students who have a math ACT score of at least 25 or a math SAT score of at least 570 are not required to take MAT 119. **Students who have prior experience in computer programming or web development, but who have no college-level coursework in these subjects, may elect to take the respective competency tests in these subjects. Students who pass these tests will not be required to take INF 120 Elementary Programming, INF 286 Introduction to Web Development respectively.

Minor in Information Security

The information security minor prepares students for work as specialists on corporate information security teams.

A minor in information security requires between 27 and 33 credit hours, depending on whether a student "places out" of selected courses. This minor is particularly well suited for students majoring in either computer information technology or business informatics.


Requirements for Minor: Information Security			Credits
MAT 109	Algebra for College Students (or placement*)			0-3
INF 120	Elementary Programming (or placement**)			0-3
CIT 130	Information Technology Fundamentals			3
CIT 247	Networking Fundamentals			3
CIT 371	Unix Systems			3
CIT 380	Securing Computer Systems			3
STA 212	Statistics for Business Applications I
	OR			3
STA 250	Probability and Statistics I
BIS 300	Management Information Systems			3
BIS 330	IT Project Management			3
BIS 382	Principles of Information Security			3
Select one course from the following:
CIT 430	Computer Forensics
CIT 484	Network Security				3
CSC 482	Computer Security
CSC 483	Cryptology
TOTAL CREDITS		27-33
Students who have a math ACT score of at least 23 or a math SAT score of at least 540 are not required to take MAT 109. *Students who have prior experience in computer programming or web development, but who have no college-level coursework in these subjects, may elect to take the respective competency tests in these subjects. Students who pass these tests will not be required to take INF 120 Elementary Programming, INF 286 Introduction to Web Development respectively..

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