KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY
| COS 109 Principals of Computer Science II | 4 | CIT 370/COS 464/MIS 300 Project Mgmt/Mgmt of Computer Info Systems | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENG 216 Technical Writing | 3 | COS 303 Human Perspective on Computer | 3 |
| COM 103 Interpersonal Communication | 3 | Arts and Humanities (Pick from list) | 3 |
| Total | 16 | Total | 15 |
| Term 4 (Spring) | Hours | Term 8 (Spring) | Hours |
| CIT 212 Intro to WAN Technology | 3 | CIT 412 Managing & Maintaining IP Networks | 3 |
| COS 281 Intro to Information Security & Assurance | 3 | CIT 481/COS 497 IT Independent Study OR CIT 499/COS 498 Internship | 3 |
| Arts and Humanities (Pick from list) | 3 | COS 334 Cyber Forensics | 4 |
| Electives | 1 | COS 484 Intro to Network Security | 3 |
| Social/Behavioral (Pick from list) ECO 200, FIN 101, HIS 108, POS 101, PSY 200, SOC 203 | 3 | ||
| Total | 13 | Total | 13 |
The Master of Science in Computer Science Program offers students the opportunity to combine a sound foundation and a professionally oriented computer science education with the applied and in-demand skills necessary for today's careers in technology. The program is designed to be flexible enough to accommodate the needs of students who have completed an undergraduate degree in computer science and want to further their studies and those with degrees in areas other than computer science, who seek to broaden their education in the discipline. All of our graduate classes are offered in the evenings or online. See Graduate Programs for program information.
Computer Science 21 credits
Students desiring to minor in computer science must complete 21 semester credit hours. Specific course requirements include COS 101, 108, 109, 301, 310, 340, and three credit hours of advised electives.
Students desiring to minor in computer information systems must complete 18-19 semester credit hours. Specific course requirements include COS 101 or 108, 200, 300, 364, 410, and 464.
Students desiring to minor in computer gaming must complete 20-21 semester credit hours. Specific course requirements include COS 101 or 108, 275, 300, 375, 385 and 475.
The School of Mathematics and Computer Science offers a course of study leading to a Certificate in Cybersecurity. The Certificate is available to students, regardless of major, who complete the specified coursework, and while prior technical/security experience, training, or education may be beneficial, none is required. The Certificate requires the completion of COS 281 Introduction to Information Security & Assurance (3 credit hours), and any three (3) of the following: