Computer Science and Information Security Joint Degree with Queensborough Community College
As part of the CUNY Justice Academy (CJA), the Computer Science and Information Security AS/BS Dual Admission Programe allows students to complete an AS in Computer Science and Information Security at Queensborough Community College and continue in the BS degree program at John Jay College of Criminal Justice. The major in Computer Science and Information Security offers the computing, quantitative and analytical expertise public and private organizations need to advance the practice of digital forensics and cybersecurity. The program provides the broad background in computing that is needed to thwart the abuse and misuse of computers, data networks, information systems and information infrastructures, in the environment of ever advancing digital technology. The courses in the Computer Science and Information Security major prepare students for direct entry into the profession as well as entry into graduate and professional programs that rely on computing and quantitative methods, especially in areas related to digital forensics and cybersecurity.
Learning Outcomes. Students will:
- Proficiently employ and critically assess various theoretical approaches suitable to Computer Science and Information Security.
- Competently utilize and critically evaluate a diverse array of practical, hands-on, and research-based methods relevant to Computer Science and Information Security.
- Demonstrate the ability to assess and evaluate the quality of the security of systems.
- Skillfully communicate by synthesizing theory, research, and policy in both written reports and presentations.
- Acquire a comprehensive understanding of the ethical considerations and legal requirements inherent to the roles of computer professionals, who act as administrators of sensitive data and as designers and developers of systems with potential impacts on the well-being of individuals and organizations.
Credits Required.
| Computer Science & Information Security A.S. - Queensborough CC |
60-62 |
| General Education at John Jay (college option) |
6 |
| Major Courses at John Jay |
36
|
| Electives |
16-18 |
| Total Credits Required for B.S. Degree |
120
|
Coordinator. Professor Jennifer Holst (
jholst@jjay.cuny.edu
Advisors. Professors Aftab Ahmad (aahmad@jjay.cuny.edu), Kumar Ramansenthil (kramansenthil@jjay.cuny.edu), Shweta Jain (sjain@jjay.cuny.edu), Hunter Johnson (212.237.8846, hujohnson@jjay.cuny.edu), Muath Obaidat (mobaidat@jjay.cuny.edu) and Matluba Khodjaeva (mkhodjaeva@jjay.cuny.edu), Department of Mathematics and Computer Science.
Advising information. Advising Resource Pages for CUNY Justice Academy including Sample Four Year Advising Plans. Fore advising questions, contact cjaadvising@jjay.cuny.edu.
Requirements. Students who are part of the CUNY Justice Academy programs need to complete only 40% of their major courses at John Jay in order to graduate, instead of the usual 50% in residency for non-CJA students. All other graduation requirements remain the same.
Foundational Courses
MA 440 (at QCC)
| Pre-Calculus | 4 |
Depending on mathematics placement, students may need to complete pre-calculus.
Total Credit Hours: 0-3
Part One. Core Computer Science Courses
Required
ET 575 (at QCC)
| Intro to C++ Programming Design and Implementation | 3 |
ET 580 (at QCC)
| Object Oriented Programming | 3 |
ET 585 (at QCC)
| Computer Architecture | 3 |
ET 704 (at QCC)
| Networking Fundamentals I | 3 |
ET 725 (at QCC)
| Computer Network Security | 3 |
| CSCI 360 | Cryptography and Cryptanalysis | 3 |
| CSCI 373 | Advanced Data Structures | 3 |
| CSCI 374 | Programming Languages | 3 |
| CSCI 375 | Operating Systems | 3 |
| CSCI 377 | Computer Algorithms | 3 |
| CSCI 411 | Computer Security and Forensics | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 33
Part Two. Required Math Courses
Required
MA 441 (at QCC)
| Analytic Geometry and Calculus I | 4 |
MA 471 (at QCC)
| Introduction to Discrete Mathematics | 3 |
| MAT 301 | Probability & Mathematical Statistics I | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 9
Part Three. Electives
Category A. Computer Science Electives
ET 506 (at QCC)
| Linux Operating System | 3 |
| CSCI 385 | Faculty Mentored Research Experience in Computer Science | 3 |
Category B. Mathematics Electives
Select one
Total Credit Hours: 6
Part Four. Ethics
Required
| PHI 216 | Ethics and Information Technology | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 3
Part Five. Capstone Courses
Required
| CSCI 400 | Capstone Experience in Digital Forensics/Cybersecurity I | 3 |
| CSCI 401 | Capstone Experience in Digital Forensics/Cybersecurity II | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 6
Total Credit Hours: 57-60
Program Code: 38823
HEGIS (AS): 5105.00
HEGIS (BS): 0799.00