Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Advisor Name:_______________________ Catalog: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate & Graduate Bulletin Program: Applied Technology, National Security for Information Technologies Option, B.T. Minimum Credits Required:__________________

Applied Technology, National Security for Information Technologies Option, B.T.

OSRHE Code: 107N118

Major Code: TENS

❖ These degree options are offered online at www.rsuonline.edu

The degree program consists of 43 hours in general education, 30 hours (minimum) in a technical specialty, 43 hours in the professional program core, and 4 hours of electives.

The Applied Technology option is designed to provide educational opportunities for individuals who possess an Associate in Applied Science degree or equivalent military experience and need additional education in order to perform job requirements or to advance their professional careers.

The Cybersecurity and Information Assurance option is based on the National Cybersecurity Workforce Framework provided by DHS and NSA and is the foundation for increasing size and capability of the U.S. cybersecurity workforce. This option provides students the knowledge and required abilities for performing technical analyses of computer incidents and intrusions to determine source, infiltration path, mechanism, system modifications and effects.

The Unmanned Aircraft Systems Option provides the technological skills to design, build (3D print), and fly a UAV as well as provide required knowledge to take the FAA Part 107 Pilot’s License Examination. This option additionally provides the education required of one to start and run and independent business (UAS services).

The National Security for Information Technologies Option is designed to support the Educational Partnership Agreement (EPA) between RSU and the National Security Agency (NSA). This agreement provides for RSU students to have one-on-one mentorship with an NSA Analyst throughout their education as well as internships with the NSA.

*Applied Technology Option requires three credit hours of upper-division. This requirement may be met by taking an upper division course in general education or free electives.

Applied Technology, Required Hours: 120 Credit Hour(s)

Course NameCreditsTerm TakenGradeGen Ed
UNIV 1152 - The University Experience 2

Communications: 9 Credit Hour(s)

Course NameCreditsTerm TakenGradeGen Ed
ENGL 1113 - Composition I 3
ENGL 1213 - Composition II 3
SPCH 1113 - Speech Communication 3

Social and Behavioral Sciences: 9 Credit Hour(s)

History: 3 Credit Hour(s)

Select from the following:

Course NameCreditsTerm TakenGradeGen Ed
HIST 2483 - American History to 1877 3
HIST 2493 - American History since 1877 3
POLS 1113 - American Federal Government 3

Social Science: 3 Credit Hour(s)

Select from the following:

Course NameCreditsTerm TakenGradeGen Ed
ECON 2113 - Principles of Macroeconomics 3
ECON 2123 - Principles of Microeconomics 3
PSY 1113 - Introduction to Psychology 3
SOC 1113 - Introduction to Sociology 3

Science and Mathematics: 11 Credit Hour(s)

Biological Science: 4 Credit Hour(s)

Select from the following:

Course NameCreditsTerm TakenGradeGen Ed
BIOL 1114 - General Biology 4
BIOL 1134 - Intro to Environmental Science 4
BIOL 1144 - General Cellular Biology 4

Physical Science: 4 Credit Hour(s)

Select from the following:

Course NameCreditsTerm TakenGradeGen Ed
CHEM 1104 - Principles of Chemistry 4
CHEM 1315 - General Chemistry I 5
GEOL 1014 - Earth Science 4
GEOL 1114 - Physical Geology 4
GEOL 1124 - Physical Geography 4
GEOL 1224 - Historical Geology 4
GEOL 2124 - Astronomy 4
PHYS 1014 - General Physical Science 4
PHYS 1114 - General Physics 4

Mathematics: 3 Credit Hour(s)

Select from the following:

Course NameCreditsTerm TakenGradeGen Ed
MATH 1413 - Introduction to Statistics 3
MATH 1423 - Functions and Modeling 3
MATH 1503 - Mathematics for Critical Thinking 3
MATH 1513 - College Algebra 3
MATH 1613 - Trigonometry 3
MATH 1715 - Pre-Calculus 5
MATH 2264 - Analytical Geometry and Calculus I 4

Humanities: 6 Credit Hour(s)

Select from the following:

Course NameCreditsTerm TakenGradeGen Ed
ART 1113 - Art Appreciation 3
HUM 1113 - Art Appreciation 3
COMM 2413 - Theatre Appreciation 3
HUM 2413 - Theatre Appreciation 3
ENGL 2613 - Introduction to Literature 3
HUM 2113 - Humanities I 3
HUM 2223 - Humanities II 3
HUM 2893 - Cinema 3
MUSC 2573 - Music Appreciation 3
HUM 2573 - Music Appreciation 3
PHIL 1113 - Introduction to Philosophy 3

Global Studies: 3 Credit Hour(s)

Select from the following:

Course NameCreditsTerm TakenGradeGen Ed
BIOL 3103 - Plants and Civilization 3
BIOL 3203 - Bioethics 3
ECON 3003 - Internatnl Econ Issues & Policies 3
GEOG 2243 - Human Geography 3
GERM 1113 - Beginning German I 3
HIST 2013 - World Civilization I 3
HIST 2023 - World Civilization II 3
HUM 3633 - Comparative Religion 3
LANG 1113 - Foundations of World Languages 3
MGMT 3033 - Conflict Resltn:I’m Always Right! 3
NAMS 1143 - Native Americans of North America 3
NAMS 2503 - Cherokee I 3
PHIL 1313 - Values and Ethics 3
POLS 3053 - International Relations 3
SOC 3213 - Minority Groups 3
SPAN 1113 - Beginning Spanish I 3

Elective: 3 Credit Hour(s)

Select three additional hours from the courses listed above and not previously selected.

Program Requirements

Program Core Coures: 31 Credit Hour(s)

Course NameCreditsTerm TakenGradeGen Ed
ACCT 2103 - Accounting I-Financial 3
BADM 3113 - Business Communications 3
BADM 3323 - Legal Environment of Business 3
CS 1113 - Microcomputer Applications 3
IT 4353 - Info Assurance and Security Mgmt 3
MGMT 3013 - Principles of Management 3
MKTG 3113 - Principles of Marketing 3
TECH 3013 - Leadership & Decision-Making Skills 3
TECH 3213 - Enterprise Resource Mgmt Systems 3
SCMT 3213 - Enterprise Resource Mngmt Systems 3
TECH 4504 - Practicum and Capstone Experience 4

National Security for Information Technologies Option: 12 Credit Hour(s)

Course NameCreditsTerm TakenGradeGen Ed
HIST 3653 - War and Technology 3
POLS 3083 - Intelligence, Politics & Public Pol 3
POLS 4033 - American Foreign Policy 3
POLS 4103 - National Security Strategies 3

Technical Specialty: 30 Credit Hour(s)

A cohesive program of study in a technical field that fulfills the requirements of an Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.), Associate in Science (A.S.), or the equivalent and at least 15 credit hours must be CS, CJ, and/or IT and seven (7) of which must include:
Course NameCreditsTerm TakenGradeGen Ed
IT 3333 - Cybersecurity Investigations 3
IT 4373 - Info Assurance Regulations & Ethics 3
IT 4443 - Fund of Information/Cybersecurity 3
HIST 3123 - Introduction to Military History 3
HIST 3613 - War, Ethics, & Religion 3
POLS 3053 - International Relations 3

Free Electives: 4 Credit Hour(s)

Electives will be chosen to complete the 120 credit hours required for graduation.

Total Credit Hour(s): 120

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