A.A.S. in Computer and Information Science
Overview
The Computer and Information Science program at East-West University offers a Bachelor of Science (BS) and an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree programs.
The Computer and Information Science program puts forth great emphasis on technical and professional education that merges the academic course work with relevant “hands-on” laboratory experiences. The study of Computer Science is the combination of computation and solving information-based problems in the world by the application of theoretical and practical techniques. The study involves well-organized methodologies, programming skills, scripting languages, algorithms, databases, networking, cyber security and cryptography, computer architecture, operating systems, cloud computing, web development, mobile application development, artificial intelligence, software techniques, digital media, data warehousing, and business intelligence development.
The courses in this program are designed to prepare students with the requisite theoretical, technical and practical knowledge for a professional or technology-related career.
The Computer and Information Science program is dedicated to bridging the gap between academic pursuits and technical competencies required in the business environment. The program provides a wide range of courses to lay the foundation for further studies and graduate work.
Program Objectives
Computer and Information Science Program Objectives
- Create software applications in a variety of programming languages.
- Develop client, web or mobile based applications.
- Develop/design an enterprise data warehouse (EDW) infrastructure to support the increasing needs of business to facilitate critical decision making.
- Develop a Business Intelligence/Analytics solution to bring business users data, and reporting to key decision makers.
- Design/implement various security infrastructures in the cyber security field.
- Create dynamic animation for digital media and the web.
- Develop comprehensive projects integrating video and audio technologies, and create complex, realistic video games.
- Learn Artificial Intelligence and Data Science technologies
The graduate with a BS degree in Computer and Information Science can become a:
- Business Analysis Specialist - Employment opportunities are available in the fields of sales, accounting, manufacturing, banking, finance, telecommunication, and education.
- Mobile and Web Technology Specialist - Employment opportunities include positions in web and mobile application development across all industries.
- Artificial Intelligence and Data Science Specialist - Employment opportunities range in careers as Data Analyst, Data Engineer, Marketing Analyst and Data Architect.
- Digital Media Specialist - Employment opportunities include positions in graphic design, video production, game design, web design and animation design.
- Software Engineering Specialist - Employment opportunities range from software risk analyst, software quality assurance, software engineer, and software developer to software architect.
- Cyber Security Specialist - Employment opportunities range from chief information security officer, forensic computer analyst, information security analyst, security architect, security engineer, and security systems administrator to security consultant.
Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree in Computer and Information Science
The AAS Degree in Computer and Information Science requires a minimum of 92 credit hours distributed as follows:
32 credit hours in the University’s general education core courses
Courses should include:
- 12 credit hours in English and Communications higher than EN150, EN157 required
- 12 credit hours in Mathematics higher than MT150, MT158 required
- 4 credit hours in Humanities, HM279 required
- 4 credit hours in Behavioral Sciences
8 credit hours in cognate or supporting fields:
- 4 credit hours in Business, BS101 required
- 4 credit hours from either Accounting (AC), Business (BS), Economics (EC), Finance (FN), Management (MN), or Marketing (MR)
52 credit hours in the major field of concentration which should include:
A total of at least thirteen courses, specified as CI101, CI105, CI221, CI251, CI256, CI270, CI275, one course from CI215 or CI216, one course from CI245 or CI246, and any four courses higher than CI/DM200.
Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree in Computer and Information Science Degree Outline
The AAS Degree in Computer and Information Science requires a minimum of 92 credit hours distributed as follows:
General Education Core Courses
(32 credit hours)
English and Communications
(12 credit hours)
| EN151 | Rhetoric and Style |
| EN152 | Writing from Sources |
| EN157 | Practical Research Writing |
Mathematics and Science
(12 credit hours)
| MT153 | General Education Math |
| MT155 | Intermediate Algebra |
| MT158 | College Algebra |
Humanities
(4 credit hours)
| HM279 | East-West Signature Course |
Behavioral Sciences
(4 credit hours)
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Cognate or Supporting Courses
(8 credit hours)
| BS101 | Introduction to Business |
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* Select any course from AC, BS, EC, FN, MN, or MR
Major Field of Concentration
(52 credit hours)
| CL101 | Computer Technology and Applications |
| CI105 | Web Page Design |
| CI215 or CI216 | Java I or C# I |
| CI221 | PYTHON I |
| CI245 or CI246 | JAVA II or C# II |
| CI251 | PYTHON II |
| CI256 | HTML5 |
| CI270 | Introduction to Mobile Development |
| CI275 | Computer Organization and Architecture |
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* Any course higher than CI/DM200