Computing and Information Science to Information Systems and Cybersecurity Minor
An opportunity to gain an associate degree from Delaware Tech and a bachelor's degree from the University of Delaware.
Your Path to a Bachelor's Degree
Delaware Tech has established agreements with four-year colleges and universities that connect Delaware Tech associate degree programs with bachelor's degree programs to create smooth transfer opportunities for you. These Connected Degree programs enable you to complete your associate degree and then transfer to a four-year degree program as a junior.
The Connected Degree 2+2 Curriculum
Delaware Tech's Computing and Information Science program provides students with the foundational computing, analytical, communication, collaborative, and mathematics skills at the associate degree level for transfer to a bachelor's degree institution to earn a degree in preparation for a career in computer-related fields. Graduates will have the fundamental skills necessary to design computing and information technology solutions so that they are prepared to be successful upon transfer to a bachelor's degree program. University of Delaware's Bachelor of Science degree program in Information Systems and Cybersecurity Minor combines business and information technology subjects. The major addresses student demand for courses oriented toward the design of new software systems for business and consumer needs. A degree in information systems opens the door to careers in information technology including data processing, e-business development, business and technology consulting, and marketing in a variety of industries and businesses. By selecting appropriate technical electives students can specialize in Cybersecurity. Defending against cyber attacks requires highly trained specialists. The cybersecurity minor provides students with an opportunity to infuse cybersecurity fundamentals into the computer science degree program.
Value For You
By completing your associate degree at Delaware Tech, you'll receive excellent instruction in small classes at a campus close to home. Delaware Tech's affordable tuition can reduce the overall cost of your college education, making the completion of your bachelor's degree more manageable.
Making The Connection
Refer to the Connected Degree curriculum for the sequence of courses needed to complete this program. Call Delaware Tech and let us help you follow the path to your bachelor's degree.
Connected Degree Curriculum - Suggested Course Sequence
Computing and Information Science (Associate Degree - Delaware Technical Community College)
Semester 1 (Fall)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CSC 114 | Computer Science I | 4 |
| HIS 112 | U.S. History Post Civil War | 3 |
| ENG 101 | Composition I | 3 |
| XXX XXX | Social Science Elective (Choose 1: POL 111, ECO 111, PSY 121, SOC 111) | 3 |
| SSC 100 | First Year Seminar | 1 |
| MAT 183 | Reasoning with Functions I or | 5 |
| MAT 180 | College Algebra | 4 |
| 18/19 | ||
Semester 2 (Spring)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CSC 164 | Computer Science II | 4 |
| CSC 210 | Systems Programming | 3 |
| ENG 102 | Composition II | 3 |
| HIS 111 | U.S. History Pre-Civil War | 3 |
| MAT 190 | Pre-Calculus | 4 |
| 17 | ||
Semester 3 (Summer)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MAT 281 | Calculus I | 4 |
| 4 | ||
Semester 4 (Fall)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CIS 130 | Computer Organization | 3 |
| MAT 282 | Calculus II (choose as support elective) | 4 |
| ECO 122 | Microeconomics | 3 |
| CIS 211 | Data Structures | 4 |
| 14 | ||
Semester 5 (Spring)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 122 | Tech Writing & Comm. | 3 |
| CSC 214 | Computer Science III | 4 |
| PHY 205 | General Physics I or | 4 |
| PHY 281 | Physics I with Calculus | 4 |
| MAT 263 | Principles of Discrete Math | 4 |
| 15 | ||
Information Systems and Cybersecurity Minor (Bachelor's Degree - University of Delaware)
Semester 6 (Fall)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACCT 207 | Accounting I | 3 |
| CISC 361 | Operating Systems (General Elective) | 3 |
| COMM 212 | Public Speaking & Professional Presentation | 3 |
| MATH 205 | Statistical Methods | 4 |
| CISC 355 | Computers, Ethics and Society | 3 |
| 16 | ||
Semester 7 (Spring)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACCT 208 | Accounting II | 3 |
| BUAD 306 | Intro to Service and Operations Management | 3 |
| CISC 450 | Computer Networks (subs for CISC 250) | 3 |
| PHYS 202 | Introductory Physics II or | 4 |
| PHYS 208 | Fundamentals of Physics II | 4 |
| CISC 437 | Database Systems | 3 |
| 16 | ||
Semester 8 (Fall)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CISC 475 | Advanced Software Engineering (DLE/Capstone) | 3 |
| CPEG 494 | System Hardening and Protection (General Elective) | 3 |
| BUAD 301 | Introduction to Marketing or | 3 |
| FINC 311 | Principles of Finance | 3 |
| MISY 430 | Systems Analysis and Implementation | 3 |
| CISC 465 | Intro to Cybersecurity (General Elective) | 3 |
| XXXX XXX | Choose from Cybersecurity Approved List (Gen Elective) | 3 |
| 18 | ||
Semester 9 (Spring)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BUAD 309 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| MISY 431 | MIS Project Management | 3 |
| MISY 432 | MIS Projects | 3 |
| XXXX XXX | IS Elective Course 2^ | 3 |
| XXXX XXX | Choose from Cybersecurity Approved List (Gen Elective) | 3 |
| XXXX XXX | Creative Arts & Humanities Breadth Course* | 3 |
| 18 | ||
* This course must fulfill the Multicultural Requirement. ^ Advisor approved IS Elective course. Minimum grade of C- required for all University and College Breadth Requirements.
The Bachelor of Science degree program in Information Systems with Cybersecurity Minor requires a minimum of 124 credits. Course sequencing may vary by semester. See your advisor.
For More Information Contact:
Delaware Tech
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Stanton/Wilmington: (302) 434-5564
University of Delaware
Transfer Admissions: transfers@udel.edu