Computer Science and Information Security Joint Degree with Queensborough Community College (CUNY Justice Academy)

As part of the CUNY Justice Academy, the Computer Science and Information Security Joint AS/BS degree 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:

• Use and critically evaluate the variety of theoretical approaches that are relevant to Computer Science and Information Security.
• Use and critically evaluate the variety of practical/hands-on/research approaches that are relevant to Computer Science and Information Security.
• Analyze the quality of the programs in Computer Science and Information Security.
• Communicate effectively through integrating theory, research and policy in written reports and presentations.
• Understand the ethical considerations and statutory requirements computer professionals encounter as care takers of sensitive data and designers and developers of systems that can impact the well-being of individuals and organizations.

Credits Required.

Computer Science and Information Security A.S. from 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 Sven Dietrich, Department of Mathematics and Computer Science (212-393-6839, sdietrich@jjay.cuny.edu)

Advisors. Peter Shenkin (212.237.8925, pshenkin@jjay.cuny.edu), Michael Puls (212.484.1178, mpuls@jjay.cuny.edu), Hunter Johnson (212.237.8846, hujohnson@jjay.cuny.edu), Eric Polanco (212.237.8844, epolanco@jjay.cuny.edu), Department of Mathematics and Computer Science

Total Credit Hours: 57-60