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Bachelors of Applied Arts and Sciences in Information Technology (BAAS-IT)
The purpose of the Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences (B.A.A.S.) is to offer students with formal training in a vocational-technical studies area the opportunity to obtain a baccalaureate degree without the significant loss of credits that normally occurs when pursuing a traditional degree. This program is especially appropriate for graduates of an Associate of Applied Science program. The degree is designed to afford both academic and professional depth to individuals who possess recognized competence in an occupational or technical field. It is designed to offer flexibility that will permit tailoring the program to the student's background and educational objectives.
The student must complete a baccalaureate degree plan (120 semester hours minimum) consisting of 36 hours in residence and transfer credit which includes the following:
1. General Education, Prerequisites and Electives (Minimum of 42 semester hours): This component is made up of freshman and sophomore-level courses which meet each of the criteria identified by the university as important aspects of a general education listed in the General Education Requirements.
2. Area of Specialization (18-42 semester hours): Credits toward the area of specialization may be earned from regionally accredited junior or community colleges and vocational or technical schools; credits may also be earned through armed forces training when that work can be equated to college credit. Specialization hours must be completed prior to enrollment in a BAAS degree plan.
3. Professional Development (36 semester hours): The courses taken in this area are to be chosen to provide academic depth and breadth to the area of specialization and, in addition, afford substantive developmental knowledge in the student's professional career goals. The component focuses on areas of learning directly related to upward mobility and further extends a student's knowledge, skill and expertise. The professional development sequence of 36 semester hours CISA/CSCI courses. The professional sequence will be tailored to each student's needs.
Candidates for the BAAS–IT degree must complete a minimum of 36 CISA/CSCI hours in residence. Candidates for the BAAS–IT Information Assurance (Cybersecurity) concentration must complete a minimum of 36 specific cybersecurity CISA/CSCI hours in residence for them to be eligible for the Cyber Defense Certificate.
Additional requirements for graduation:
Must receive a grade of “C” or better in all MATH, CSCI and CISA core and their associated prerequisites for a satisfactory passing grade
A minimum average GPA of 2.25 must be maintained in all CISA and CSCI core and elective courses to remain in the program. Applies to transfer courses also
Academic courses cannot be counted towards technical/ vocational credits
Technical / vocational credits from non-approved colleges requires department head and Dean approval
Academic or technical / vocational courses must be completed within previous five years of admission to A&M-SA
Students completing the BAAS-IT Information Assurance and Cybersecurity concentration are eligible for the NSA/DHS Cyber Defense Education Certificate.
Minor in Computer Science
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
|
CSCI 1436
|
Programming Fundamentals I and Lab | 4 |
| CSCI 1437 | Programming Fundamentals II and Lab | 4 |
| CSCI 2436 | Data Structures and Lab | 4 |
| CSCI 3304 | Database Systems | 3 |
| Approved upper-division CSCI course or approved upper-division CISA/CSEC/CETE course | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 18 | |
Department Faculty and Staff
Izzat Alsmadi, Ph.D.
Chair, Department of Computing and Cyber Security
Associate Professor of Computer Science
Graduate Coordinator of Computer Science
Ph.D. North Dakota State University
SciTech 211-F
(210) 784-2313
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Jeong Yang, Ph.D.
Associate Chair and Associate Professor
ABET Coordinator for department
SciTech 211-R
(210) 784-2315
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Akhtar Lodgher, Ph.D.
Director, Center for Information Technology and Cyber Security
Regents Professor of Computer Science
SciTech 211-D
(210) 784-2353
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Mohammad Abdel-Rahman, D.Sc.
Assistant Professor of Computer Information Systems
D.Sc. Dakota State University, 2017
SciTech 211-F
(210) 784-2313
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Kevin Barton, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Computer Information Systems
Ph.D. Nova Southeastern University
SciTech 211-G
(210) 784-2314
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Zechun Cao, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Ph.D. University of Houston
SciTech 211-N
(210) 784-2365
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Brandon Earwood
Lecturer
MS Texas A&M University-Kingsville
SciTech 211-O
(210)784-5000
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Young Lee, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Computer Science
SciTech 211-E
(210) 784-2376
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Bethuel (Robert) Vinaja, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Computer Information Systems
Ph.D.
SciTech 211-M
(210) 784-2329
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Part-time Faculty:
Mr. Malwattage Peeris: Malwattage.Peeris@tamusa.edu
Mr. Akila Iresh Jayawardhana: rjayawardha@tamusa.edu
Mr. Bob Sanders: bsanders@tamusa.edu
Ms. Carmeshia Miller: cmiller@tamusa.edu
Mr. Dominik Taylor: dtaylor@tamusa.edu
Mr. Gregory Garza: ggarza@tamusa.edu
Mr. Ernest Vasquez: evasquez@tamusa.edu
Staff:
Joe Rasche
System Administrator II
SciTech 211-S
(210) 784-2368
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Ms. Angie Vallejo
Administrative Associate V
SciTech 211-W
(210) 784-2302
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