Computing and Informatics (AS/AAS ➛ BA)

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Current Students Contact
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3plus1@rcbc.edu

Prospective Students Contact
Office of Outreach and Admissions
admissions@rcbc.edu
(856) 222-9311, ext. 1199

Earn either an Associate of Science in Computer Information Systems - or - an Associate of Applied Science in Information Assurance & Cybersecurity to combine with a Bachelor of Arts in Computing and Informatics for the 3+1 option.

Earn your Master of Science in Cybersecurity in one extra year. Students can apply to a Master of Science in Cybersecurity after their junior year and start taking master level courses in their senior year through 3+1.

Build a solid foundation in computing, application development, project management, database implementations and infrastructure platforms for a career in information technology.

Possible careers: technical application trainer, software QA/testing engineer, support technician, infrastructure administrator or programmer

Computing and Informatics 3+1 Major Map

Build a solid foundation in computing, application development, project management, database implementations and infrastructure platforms for a career in information technology.

Please note this major map guide is not a substitute for academic advisement.

Interested students can register for this program at any time by logging into BaronOne and then accessing the 3plus1 Application Tile.

*This program requires in-person courses.

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Learn Your Next Steps as a 3+1 Junior

This pathway leads to a Bachelor of Arts in Computing and Informatics from Rowan University.

3+1 students must earn at least one associate degree prior to transitioning into senior year. We recommend the Associate of Applied Science in Information Assurance & Cybersecurity (AAS.IAC) or the Associate of Science in Computer Information Systems (AS.INF) for this pathway. Other associate degrees are acceptable. Students should contact the Rowan Relations Office for more information about other pathways. Below are sample schedules. Please see your personalized plan in AVISO, if you have already signed up for 3+1.

To add on the Master of Science in Cybersecurity, students need a 3.0 GPA overall and in major coursework and must complete an application between junior and senior year. Rowan University's advisor will assist students through this process. For more information about the M.S. in Cybersecurity, please click here.

Sample Schedule for 3+1 Computing & Informatics coming from RCBC's AAS.IAC degree

RCBC Courses: total of 90 credits

Semester 1 (14 credits)

ENG 101 College Composition I
CIS 138 Intro to Operating Systems (for AAS.IAC)
MTH 130 Accelerated Precalculus
Natural Science with lab (see associate’s degree for options)

Semester 2 (14 credits)

SPE 102 Public Speaking
SOC 160 Society, Ethics, & Technology
CIS 165 Network & Systems Admin (for AAS.IAC)
CIS 150 Networking Fundamentals

Semester 3 (16 credits)

MTH 226 Discrete Math
CIS 207 Intro Computer Forensics
CIS 200 Fund of Network Security
CIS 215 Penetration Testing Fundamentals
Artistic Literacy: ART 101, MUS 101, or THR 101

Semester 4 (16 credits)

CSE 110 Intro to Computer Science
CIS 208 Introduction to Cybersecurity
ENG 102 College Composition II
CIS 218 Ethical Hacking Fundamentals (for AAS.IAC)
CSE 135 Computer Programming and Problem Solving or CIS 139 Intro to Python

Semester 5 (15 credits)

Global Literacy (recommend ANT 102 or GLS 101; see Rowan Relations for full list)
CSE 222 Adv Prog Workshop I
CSE 112 Introduction to Computer Science
Literature (PHI 205 or any RCBC LIT except LIT 215 and LIT 218
Elective

Semester 6 (15 credits)

Elective
CSE 223 Adv Prog Workshop II
CSE 334 Applied Database Technologies
MTH 107, Intro to Statistics, MTH 143 Statistics I, MTH 142 Calculus: Techniques/Applications OR MTH 118 Calculus I
Elective

Notes:

Check self-service for prerequisite requirements and associate degree requirements

Electives are any RCBC course; email 3plus1@rcbc.edu for questions about electives

If you complete all required and recommended courses, earn an AAS.IAC degree after semester 4

CSE 222 is a fall only course and in-person only

CSE 223 and CSE 334 are spring only course and in-person only

CIS 208 and 3 additional CIS courses (CIS 200, CIS 207, CIS 215 or CIS 218) are required for adding on the concentration in Cybersecurity.

Rowan University Courses: 30 credits

Courses are taken in Mount Laurel in a hybrid format with in-person and online courses required.

Semester 1(15 credits)

CS 10.310 Into to Web Dev (3SH)
CS 01.000 Computer Science Learning Community (1SH)
INTR 01.266 Computers and Society (WI) or free elective (3SH)
CI Elective or Free Elective (3SH)
CI Elective or Free Elective (3SH)
Elective (2SH)

Semester 2 (15 credits)

CS 10.430 C&I Capstone Experience (3SH)
WA 01.302 Intro Technical Writing (WI) (3SH)
Free Elective (3SH)
CI Elective: recommend CS 07.430 Human-Computer Interaction or Free Elective (3SH)
Free Elective (3SH)

Notes:

Meet with Rowan University Advisor prior to senior year to confirm schedule

Must take a minimum of 30 credits with Rowan University

Total credits required for BA is 120 between Rowan University credits and transfer credits

Sample Schedule for 3+1 Computing & Informatics coming from RCBC's AS.INF degree