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Students systematize and organize knowledge in ways that will help them in all their courses. The course also emphasizes the elements of critical reading, effective writing style, appropriate grammar and mechanics, clarity of language, and logical and cohesive development. It culminates in submission of an extended, documented research paper. Mathematics MATH 160 - College Algebra (4) This course is designed to prepare students for Applied Calculus and Discrete Mathematics and to provide the mathematical background needed for the analytic reasoning used in other courses. Topics include functions and their graphs, including exponential and logarithmic functions; complex numbers; systems of equations and inequalities; matrices; basic principles of counting and probability; and other selected topics. Note, this course has proctored exam(s). **AND** Take MATH 150 Fundamental Algebra as the prerequisite and earn a minimum grade of “C". Course can count as a University elective. Social and Behavioral Sciences 6 credits from the following types of courses: Choose from the Anthropology, Geography, History, Political Science, Psychology, or Sociology disciplines. Science 6 credits from the following types of courses: Two courses from the Science discipline. One course must have a lab component. Arts & Humanities HUMN 211 - Introduction to Critical Ethics (2) Critical Ethics uses critical thinking to get around the limitations of personal belief and indoctrination to get to what ought to be done and why to improve the human condition. Accordingly, the goal of this course is to help the student improve his/her ethical analysis and evaluation skills to help the student do the thing that must be done, when it ought to be done, using critical thinking. **AND** 4 credits from the following types of courses: Choose from the Art, English Literature, Fine Arts, Humanities, Music, Philosophy, Religion or Theater disciplines. Additional General Education PF 121 - Basic Learning Strategies (2) This course prepares students to be successful lifelong learners both academically and in their chosen careers. Franklin courses require a high level of self-directed learning and focus on the skills required in the workplace and the classroom that are easily transferrable between the two environments. The course includes strategies for time management, goal setting, reading comprehension, and advancing communication skills, including the use of electronic tools to participate in virtual environments. **OR** PF 321 - Learning Strategies (2) This course prepares students to be successful lifelong learners both academically and in their chosen careers. Franklin courses require a high level of self-directed learning and focus on the skills required in the workplace and the classroom that are easily transferable between the two environments. The course includes strategies for advancing communication skills, including the use of electronic tools to participate in virtual environments. The assignments and activities in the course are created to closely simulate teamwork found in the workplace. **AND** SPCH 100 - Speech Communication (4) This basic public-speaking course intends to improve the student's ability to think critically and to communicate orally. Theory and practice are provided in various speaking situations. Each student is required to speak before an audience, but class work also involves reading, gathering and organizing information, writing, and listening. **OR** COMM 150 - Interpersonal Communication (4) By using applied critical and creative thinking, students in this course will develop a set of communication skills that will enhance their personal and professional relationships and endeavors. This course will focus on skill development in key areas such as self, perception, listening, verbal messages, conversations, relationships, conflict management, persuasion, and presentation skills. **AND** ENG 220 - Research Writing: Exploring Professional Identities (4) This is an intermediate course focusing on the composition of research papers. Students in this course prepare to be active participants in professional discourse communities by examining and practicing the writing conventions associated with their own fields of study and work. By calling attention to the conventions of disciplinary writing, the course also prepares students for upper-division college writing and the special conventions of advanced academic discourse. Course activities include three extended research papers, semi-formal writing addressing interdisciplinary communication, and readings fostering critical engagement with disciplinary conversations. MATH 215 - Statistical Concepts (4) This course introduces the student to statistics with business applications. The course covers both descriptive and inferential statistics. Topics included are: measures of central tendency; measures of dispersion; graphical displays of data; linear regression; basic probability concepts; binomial and normal probability distributions; confidence intervals; and hypothesis testing. These topics will be covered using a basic knowledge of algebra and Microsoft Excel. Note, this course has proctored exam(s). Professional Core COMP 111 - Introduction to Computer Science & Object-Oriented Programming (4) This course provides an introduction to software construction using an object-oriented approach. The student learns and reflects on problem analysis, object-oriented design, implementation, and testing. To support the concepts and principles of software construction, the student will design, code, test, debug, and document programs using the Java programming language. Basic data types, control structures, methods, and classes are used as the building blocks for reusable software components. Automated unit testing, programming style, and industrial practice are emphasized in addition to the object-oriented techniques of abstraction, encapsulation, and composition. Note, this course has proctored exam(s). COMP 201 - Principles of Computer Organization (2) This course is the first of four courses that holistically explore the structure of computational systems. This course deals with the nature of computer hardware. The course will cover the structure of current computer systems at the level of functional organization, representation of data and programs, the design of the memory hierarchy, and, the design of the I/O system. The course will introduce basic assembly language. COMP 204 - Principles of Computer Networks (2) This course serves as an introduction to the function, design, administration, and implementation of computer networks. Topics include network infrastructure, architecture, protocols, applications, and the OSI networking model. Note, this course has proctored exam(s). COMP 281 - Database Management Systems (4) This course, Database Management Systems, covers the fundamental concepts necessary for the design, use, implementation, and administration of database systems. The course will stress the fundamentals of database modeling and design, the languages and facilities provided by database management systems, and some techniques for implementing and administering database systems. COMP 294 - Computer Science Practicum I (2) This is the first practicum course in the Computer Science program. It provides experience in an on-going software development project. A student at this level will be given an assignment in a team similar to that of a new hire in industry. The software development project will require the student to apply industry best practices in completing an assignment for the project. COMP 101 - Problem Solving With Computing (2) Many organizations today utilize computers and information systems to store, organize, analyze, and summarize data to solve problems. As a result, computing is a tool that can benefit students in many different fields. At the heart of solving problems with computers is the study of structured thinking using algorithms. This course is designed for students with no prior programming experience and teaches the building blocks of algorithms, including variables, expressions, selection and repetition structures, functions and parameters, and array processing. ITEC 205 - Cloud Fundamentals (2) This course explores the concepts of cloud computing, including financial impacts and business value, financial requirements, deployment, risks, and security. Hands-on exercises help students to gain experience with cloud computing environments, identifying technical and security requirements for given deployment scenarios, implementing the proposed cloud deployment scenario, and troubleshooting technical issues of existing cloud computing scenarios. CYSC 200 - Cybersecurity Fundamentals (2) The Internet has changed dramatically; so have the activities that are dependent on it in some shape or form. Understanding the need for security, it's influence on people, businesses and society, as well as business drivers is critical. The course also covers malicious attacks, threats and vulnerabilities common to the world of security, as well as access controls, and methods to assess and respond to risks. Hands-on labs accompany the various concepts that are taught. **AND** COMP 121 - Object-Oriented Data Structures & Algorithms I (4) This course continues the objected-oriented approach to software construction. The student learns and reflects on advanced object-oriented techniques, algorithm efficiency, class hierarchies, and data structures. To support the concepts and principles of software construction, the student will design, code, test, debug, and document programs using the Java programming language. Design principles, I/O, exception handling, linear data structures (lists, stacks, and queues), and design patterns are emphasized in addition to the object-oriented techniques of inheritance and polymorphism. Note, this course has proctored exam(s). **OR** COMP 511 - Foundation Data Struc & Obj Orntd Design (4) This course continues the object-oriented approach to intermediate-level software development. The student will learn and reflect on fundamental object-oriented analysis techniques, basic design patterns, and linear data structures such as lists and queues. Major Area Required COMP 321 - Application Server Programming (4) This course provides an introduction to server-based programming using an object-oriented approach. The student learns and reflects on two- and three-tier software architectures, separation of responsibility, and design patterns. In order to support the concepts and principles of server-based software construction, the student will design, code, test, debug, and document programs using the Java programming language. HTML/CSS/XML, JDBC, Java Server Pages, and Java Servlets are used as the implementation mechanisms for Model 1 and Model 2 web applications. COMP 323 - Fundamentals of Operating Systems (4) TThis course introduces the major topics of computer operating systems such as processes, threads, synchronization and inter-process communication, processor scheduling, memory management, I/O, file systems, and issues in security. Students will also learn to solve operating system problems using multi-threaded programming. COMP 394 - Computer Science Practicum II (2) This is the second practicum course in the Computer Science program. It provides experience in an on-going software development project. A student at this level will be given an assignment in a team similar to that of an experienced team member or as a team leader in industry. The software development project will require the student to apply industry best practices in completing an assignment for the project. COMP 495 - Computer Science Practicum Iii/Capstone (4) This is the third and final practicum course in the Computer Science program. During this course, you will have the opportunity to lead a realistic software development project. As seniors, you will be given an assignment similar to that of a project manager who is responsible for planning and coordinating all project tasks. You may also be responsible for completing tasks that require advanced-level skills/expertise. In addition to project work, you will complete introspective assignments designed to help you synthesize your overall experience in the program. There is a basic structure for all three practicum classes. During the first week, students will apply for and receive assignments for the term. The senior roles will be assigned first, and the instructor, along with the assigned senior managers, will then make the rest of the assignments. All assignments need to be in place by week two. The next step will be to arrange team meetings during the second week to kick off the project. Remember that all of your work will be stored by Franklin and can be compiled to create a professional portfolio to be shown to prospective employers. Consequently, you should submit excellent work and consciously produce good writing. MATH 320 - Discrete Mathematics (4) This course introduces students to fundamental algebraic, logical, and combinational concepts in mathematics that are needed in upper-division computer science courses. Topics include sets, mappings, and relations; elementary counting principles; proof techniques with an emphasis on mathematical induction; graphs and directed graphs; Boolean algebras; recursion; and applications to computer science. COMP 215 - Programming Language: Principles & Practice (4) This course conveys a high-level vision of programming language theory and a survey of programming languages representing different paradigms. It begins with the concepts and methodologies that underlie all programming languages such as syntax, grammar, semantics, and subroutines. An assortment of programming paradigms is introduced to provide insight into both the traditional imperative and some alternative approaches to program development. The key issues in designing and using programming languages are revisited through studying and writing programs in three different languages. **AND** COMP 311 - Object-Oriented Data Structures & Algorithms II (4) This course is the third of four courses using the object-oriented approach to software construction. The student learns and reflects on non-linear data structures, recursive algorithms, algorithm efficiency, and design patterns. To support the concepts and principles of software construction, the student will design, code, test, debug, and document programs using the Java programming language. Implementation and analysis of sets, maps, balanced binary search trees, heaps, hashing and hash tables, graphs and graph algorithms, and efficient sorting algorithms are addressed. Note, this course has proctored exam(s). **OR** COMP 611 - Advanced Data Structures and Programming (4) This course covers key knowledge and skills for advanced software development using the object-oriented approach. The student learns, manipulates and reflects on nonlinear data structures such as trees and heaps. Recursive algorithms, sorting algorithms, algorithm efficiency, and advanced design patterns are addressed. To support the advanced concepts and principles of software development, the student will design, code, test, debug, and document programs with increased scale and complexity using industry's best practices (such as GitHub) and the Java programming language. Major Electives At least 12 credits from the following courses: COMP 325 - Human-Computer Interaction (4) This course covers a broad range of important topics within Human-Computer Interaction and its implications for the design of interactive systems. By understanding the user's viewpoint and technology's effect on people, we can better plan for the selection, design, implementation, and use of technology so that the effects are positive rather than negative. The focus is on the design of interactive systems and human-computer interfaces. The course will cover the current literature and the knowns and unknowns of Human-Computer Interaction and design. The design process is centered on the user and is based on a multidisciplinary approach that synthesizes computer science, cognitive science, and psychology. Human-computer interface designers also use analytical and empirical techniques to assess, predict, and evaluate whether a design meets user requirements. During this course, you will focus on 3 major types of assignments: Written assignments on HCI principles and system design. A project during which you will demonstrate your ability to apply HCI principles to design a software interface. A journal where you will record and reflect on your observations related to your studies in the course. COMP 461 - Enterprise Software Architecture (4) This course reinforces and extends client-server programming concepts to enterprise applications. It introduces Enterprise Java Bean technologies such as JNDI, EJBs and EJB Containers. It explores the current use of XML and XSLT for data representation and communication. The course studies the application of patterns in the design of enterprise architectures. Finally, the course introduces emerging topics related to Web enterprise applications. COMP 471 - Software Testing (4) In this course, we will review the traditional software testing techniques that are applicable to any software product, as well as learn techniques for the paradigm of test-driven development. Continuous delivery and its impact on testing will be discussed. We will also discover how innovative companies are able to build testing and quality into every stage of the development process and deliver a multitude of releases with a relatively small testing organization. We will practice test creation and testing techniques through assignments, individual projects, and group projects. Concepts covered include: test cycles testing objectives testing in the software development process types of software errors reporting and analyzing software errors problem tracking systems test case design testing tools test planning test documentation managing a test group test-driven development principles continuous delivery principles and their impact on testing COMP 480 - Special Topics in Computer Science (1-4) This course introduces students to the Internet of Things (IoT) systems: basic electronics and electrical components for IoT applications, IoT Systems-on-Chips (SoC), and embedded systems. The course provides students with hands-on experience on selected IoT hardware (Raspberry Pi and Arduino), IoT software development in Python and C++, and IoT simulation in TinkerCAD. The course introduces IoT communication protocols (MQTT and COAP) and IoT edge and cloud integration. Students implement multiple labs and one capstone project to demonstrate mastering of the course concepts and skills. COMP 486 - Object-Oriented Analysis & Design (4) This course studies the process of designing software systems both from the view of process and from the view of requirements, analysis and the synthesis of a viable software design. It builds on the concepts from the programming sequence to examine the aspects of good design practice. DATA 300 - Introduction to Analytics (4) This course introduces the fundamentals of Business and Data Analytics. Students will learn business problem framing, data wrangling, descriptive and inferential statistics, data visualization, and data storytelling in analytics. DATA 310 - Data Visualization (4) This course introduces data visualization fundamentals using the leading visualization tools in the industry and focuses on project-based learning. Students will learn how to develop dashboards and discover insight effectively based on data. DATA 400 - Principles of Machine Learning (4) Students will learn the basic concepts behind major machine learning algorithms, the essential steps for creating a typical machine learning model, the strengths and weaknesses of different algorithms, and the model evaluation using different performance metrics. Eventually students will be able to build a prediction model by machine learning algorithm using Python language. The differences between Java and Python will be reviewed. The common problems in practical machine learning exercises and their solutions also will be discussed. MIS 310 - Info Systems Architecture & Technology (4) This course provides a conceptual survey of general systems theory followed by a conceptual and technological survey of the structure of distributed information systems architectures, operating systems, network operating systems, peripheral technology and user interfaces. Interoperability between these architectural components will be explored and current technology and trends in each architectural element will be reviewed. This course will de-emphasize, although not ignore, mainframe architectures in favor of information architectures more applicable to client/server computing. The various interacting categories of client/server computing as well as the benefits and implications of such a system will be fully explored. WEBD 325 - Mobile Programming (4) This course covers the fundamentals of mobile app programming for mobile devices, including smartphones and tablets as well as providing a survey of current mobile platforms, mobile application development environments, and mobile device input and output methods. Students will design and build a variety of Apps throughout the course to reinforce learning and to develop real competency. BUSA 350 - Principles of Analytics Modeling (4) This course introduces the principles of analytics modeling. Students will learn exploratory data analytics, regression, classification, clustering, model interpretation, and model evaluation. CYSC 300 - Information Assurance (4) In a highly connected, data intensive, and cost-focused business environment, the practice of information security is not a business advantage; it is a customer requirement. Malware and exploits including ransomware, viruses, trojans, denial of service attacks, phishing, and even Wiki leaks have become headline news. Failure to insure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data costs companies millions, if not billions of dollars in legal settlements, lost business, and trade secrets. In this course, you will get an overview of information security principles and practices, including security models, risk management, access controls, intrusion detection and prevention (IDS/IPS), cryptography, software vulnerabilities, and ethical issues. Subsequent courses expand on this foundational material in much greater depth. Note, this course has proctored exam(s). CYSC 400 - Application Security (4) Software vulnerabilities, especially those that compromise personal or financial data, are appallingly common. Nearly every major software company has dealt with the fallout of a major incident due to vulnerabilities in their products. Developing correct - let alone secure - software is very difficult. Yet users and executives expect it. In this course, you will learn about the typical development mistakes that lead to application-level security issues as well as how to defend against each.. Students will explore the Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP) top 10 security vulnerabilities. Topics include unchecked user input, injection, fuzzing, CSRF, XSS, cryptography, CAPTCHA, configuration errors, authentication, and authorization. Note, this course has proctored exam(s). CLOUD 320 - AWS Cloud Practitioner (4) This course introduces students to the basic understanding of the AWS Cloud platform and the economics and essentials of the AWS Cloud. Also, it introduces students to basic models for cloud deployment, operations, and security. This course addresses basic business aspects of AWS cloud computing including billing, licensing, and pricing models. The course matches the ?AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner? certification from Amazon Web Services. CLOUD 340 - AWS Solutions Architect (4) This course introduces the students to the knowledge and skills required to design, plan, and scale AWS implementations. The course provides introductory experience designing available, cost-effective, fault-tolerant, and scalable distributed systems on AWS. This course provides students with implementation guidance based on best practices for an organization throughout the lifecycle of a project. The course focuses on various AWS topics including cost-effective storage solutions, secure access to AWS resources, high-performing databases, and network solutions for a workload. CLOUD 360 - DevOps and IT Automation (4) This course is designed to equip students with the skills needed to automate the provisioning, deployment, configuration, and management of cloud-based IT infrastructure by focusing on practical skills and hands-on experience using popular tools such as cloud-init, Terraform, Ansible, and Git. In addition, students will build continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines to manage, build, and deploy applications within that managed infrastructure. CLOUD 460 - Containers and Orchestration (4) This course introduces containers and orchestration on Docker and Kubernetes systems. It introduces students to Docker basics (docker run, docker-compose), storage and volumes, image creation, management, and registries, networking and security, scaling stateless containers for dynamic workloads, and Docker swarm. It also introduces Kubernetes systems, installation, management, and features. This course provides students with hands-on experience with candidate containers and orchestration tools and systems. University Electives 22 credits from the following types of courses: Any undergraduate courses offered by the University except developmental education courses. Optional Focus Areas Students may complete a focus area to fulfill the Major Area Elective requirement. **OR** **Software Architecture and Engineering:** MIS 310 - Info Systems Architecture & Technology (4) This course provides a conceptual survey of general systems theory followed by a conceptual and technological survey of the structure of distributed information systems architectures, operating systems, network operating systems, peripheral technology and user interfaces. Interoperability between these architectural components will be explored and current technology and trends in each architectural element will be reviewed. This course will de-emphasize, although not ignore, mainframe architectures in favor of information architectures more applicable to client/server computing. The various interacting categories of client/server computing as well as the benefits and implications of such a system will be fully explored. COMP 461 - Enterprise Software Architecture (4) This course reinforces and extends client-server programming concepts to enterprise applications. It introduces Enterprise Java Bean technologies such as JNDI, EJBs and EJB Containers. It explores the current use of XML and XSLT for data representation and communication. The course studies the application of patterns in the design of enterprise architectures. Finally, the course introduces emerging topics related to Web enterprise applications. COMP 486 - Object-Oriented Analysis & Design (4) This course studies the process of designing software systems both from the view of process and from the view of requirements, analysis and the synthesis of a viable software design. It builds on the concepts from the programming sequence to examine the aspects of good design practice. COMP 471 - Software Testing (4) In this course, we will review the traditional software testing techniques that are applicable to any software product, as well as learn techniques for the paradigm of test-driven development. Continuous delivery and its impact on testing will be discussed. We will also discover how innovative companies are able to build testing and quality into every stage of the development process and deliver a multitude of releases with a relatively small testing organization. We will practice test creation and testing techniques through assignments, individual projects, and group projects. Concepts covered include: test cycles testing objectives testing in the software development process types of software errors reporting and analyzing software errors problem tracking systems test case design testing tools test planning test documentation managing a test group test-driven development principles continuous delivery principles and their impact on testing **OR** **Data Analytics:** DATA 300 - Introduction to Analytics (4) This course introduces the fundamentals of Business and Data Analytics. Students will learn business problem framing, data wrangling, descriptive and inferential statistics, data visualization, and data storytelling in analytics. DATA 310 - Data Visualization (4) This course introduces data visualization fundamentals using the leading visualization tools in the industry and focuses on project-based learning. Students will learn how to develop dashboards and discover insight effectively based on data. DATA 400 - Principles of Machine Learning (4) Students will learn the basic concepts behind major machine learning algorithms, the essential steps for creating a typical machine learning model, the strengths and weaknesses of different algorithms, and the model evaluation using different performance metrics. Eventually students will be able to build a prediction model by machine learning algorithm using Python language. The differences between Java and Python will be reviewed. The common problems in practical machine learning exercises and their solutions also will be discussed. BUSA 350 - Principles of Analytics Modeling (4) This course introduces the principles of analytics modeling. Students will learn exploratory data analytics, regression, classification, clustering, model interpretation, and model evaluation. **OR** **Web and Mobile Development:** COMP 325 - Human-Computer Interaction (4) This course covers a broad range of important topics within Human-Computer Interaction and its implications for the design of interactive systems. By understanding the user's viewpoint and technology's effect on people, we can better plan for the selection, design, implementation, and use of technology so that the effects are positive rather than negative. The focus is on the design of interactive systems and human-computer interfaces. The course will cover the current literature and the knowns and unknowns of Human-Computer Interaction and design. The design process is centered on the user and is based on a multidisciplinary approach that synthesizes computer science, cognitive science, and psychology. Human-computer interface designers also use analytical and empirical techniques to assess, predict, and evaluate whether a design meets user requirements. During this course, you will focus on 3 major types of assignments: Written assignments on HCI principles and system design. A project during which you will demonstrate your ability to apply HCI principles to design a software interface. A journal where you will record and reflect on your observations related to your studies in the course. WEBD 325 - Mobile Programming (4) This course covers the fundamentals of mobile app programming for mobile devices, including smartphones and tablets as well as providing a survey of current mobile platforms, mobile application development environments, and mobile device input and output methods. Students will design and build a variety of Apps throughout the course to reinforce learning and to develop real competency. COMP 486 - Object-Oriented Analysis & Design (4) This course studies the process of designing software systems both from the view of process and from the view of requirements, analysis and the synthesis of a viable software design. It builds on the concepts from the programming sequence to examine the aspects of good design practice. COMP 471 - Software Testing (4) In this course, we will review the traditional software testing techniques that are applicable to any software product, as well as learn techniques for the paradigm of test-driven development. Continuous delivery and its impact on testing will be discussed. We will also discover how innovative companies are able to build testing and quality into every stage of the development process and deliver a multitude of releases with a relatively small testing organization. We will practice test creation and testing techniques through assignments, individual projects, and group projects. Concepts covered include: test cycles testing objectives testing in the software development process types of software errors reporting and analyzing software errors problem tracking systems test case design testing tools test planning test documentation managing a test group test-driven development principles continuous delivery principles and their impact on testing **OR** **Software Development Security:** MIS 310 - Info Systems Architecture & Technology (4) This course provides a conceptual survey of general systems theory followed by a conceptual and technological survey of the structure of distributed information systems architectures, operating systems, network operating systems, peripheral technology and user interfaces. Interoperability between these architectural components will be explored and current technology and trends in each architectural element will be reviewed. This course will de-emphasize, although not ignore, mainframe architectures in favor of information architectures more applicable to client/server computing. The various interacting categories of client/server computing as well as the benefits and implications of such a system will be fully explored. COMP 471 - Software Testing (4) In this course, we will review the traditional software testing techniques that are applicable to any software product, as well as learn techniques for the paradigm of test-driven development. Continuous delivery and its impact on testing will be discussed. We will also discover how innovative companies are able to build testing and quality into every stage of the development process and deliver a multitude of releases with a relatively small testing organization. We will practice test creation and testing techniques through assignments, individual projects, and group projects. Concepts covered include: test cycles testing objectives testing in the software development process types of software errors reporting and analyzing software errors problem tracking systems test case design testing tools test planning test documentation managing a test group test-driven development principles continuous delivery principles and their impact on testing CYSC 300 - Information Assurance (4) In a highly connected, data intensive, and cost-focused business environment, the practice of information security is not a business advantage; it is a customer requirement. Malware and exploits including ransomware, viruses, trojans, denial of service attacks, phishing, and even Wiki leaks have become headline news. Failure to insure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data costs companies millions, if not billions of dollars in legal settlements, lost business, and trade secrets. In this course, you will get an overview of information security principles and practices, including security models, risk management, access controls, intrusion detection and prevention (IDS/IPS), cryptography, software vulnerabilities, and ethical issues. Subsequent courses expand on this foundational material in much greater depth. Note, this course has proctored exam(s). CYSC 400 - Application Security (4) Software vulnerabilities, especially those that compromise personal or financial data, are appallingly common. Nearly every major software company has dealt with the fallout of a major incident due to vulnerabilities in their products. Developing correct - let alone secure - software is very difficult. Yet users and executives expect it. In this course, you will learn about the typical development mistakes that lead to application-level security issues as well as how to defend against each.. Students will explore the Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP) top 10 security vulnerabilities. Topics include unchecked user input, injection, fuzzing, CSRF, XSS, cryptography, CAPTCHA, configuration errors, authentication, and authorization. Note, this course has proctored exam(s). **OR** **Cloud Computing:** CLOUD 320 - AWS Cloud Practitioner (4) This course introduces students to the basic understanding of the AWS Cloud platform and the economics and essentials of the AWS Cloud. Also, it introduces students to basic models for cloud deployment, operations, and security. This course addresses basic business aspects of AWS cloud computing including billing, licensing, and pricing models. The course matches the ?AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner? certification from Amazon Web Services. CLOUD 340 - AWS Solutions Architect (4) This course introduces the students to the knowledge and skills required to design, plan, and scale AWS implementations. The course provides introductory experience designing available, cost-effective, fault-tolerant, and scalable distributed systems on AWS. This course provides students with implementation guidance based on best practices for an organization throughout the lifecycle of a project. The course focuses on various AWS topics including cost-effective storage solutions, secure access to AWS resources, high-performing databases, and network solutions for a workload. CLOUD 360 - DevOps and IT Automation (4) This course is designed to equip students with the skills needed to automate the provisioning, deployment, configuration, and management of cloud-based IT infrastructure by focusing on practical skills and hands-on experience using popular tools such as cloud-init, Terraform, Ansible, and Git. In addition, students will build continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines to manage, build, and deploy applications within that managed infrastructure. CLOUD 460 - Containers and Orchestration (4) This course introduces containers and orchestration on Docker and Kubernetes systems. It introduces students to Docker basics (docker run, docker-compose), storage and volumes, image creation, management, and registries, networking and security, scaling stateless containers for dynamic workloads, and Docker swarm. It also introduces Kubernetes systems, installation, management, and features. This course provides students with hands-on experience with candidate containers and orchestration tools and systems. Additional Requirements All students are required to pass College Writing (ENG 120), and either Basic Learning Strategies (PF 121) or Learning Strategies (PF 321) prior to enrolling in any course at the 200 level or above. Students who enroll at Franklin with 30 or fewer hours of transfer credit are required to pass PF 121 Basic Learning Strategies in place of PF 321 Learning Strategies. Interpersonal Communication (COMM 150) or Speech Communication (SPCH 100) must be taken prior to enrolling in any course at the 300 level or above. Students must also meet the University algebra competency requirement. ## Academic Minors Personalize your degree with a minor. Explore how adding one can expand your skills, deepen your expertise, and strengthen your skill and experience. [Learn More](https://www.franklin.edu/degrees/minors) ## Microcredentials Align with Job Essentials In today's dynamic work environments, adaptive professionals thrive. A microcredential - either as a stand-alone course or integrated into your degree program - is a short, skill-specific recognition that enables you to demonstrate your competency in a distinct area. Like Franklin's degree programs, microcredentials are aligned with market and industry demand to ensure what you learn can be put to use right away. Microcredentials are easily shared via digital badges and can be stacked to create a unique portfolio of in-demand skills. [Software Development in Java](https://www.credly.com/org/franklin-university/badge/software-development-in-java) [STEM Foundations](https://www.credly.com/org/franklin-university/badge/stem-foundations) [Learn More](https://www.franklin.edu/degrees/certificates-non-degree-licensure/microcredentialing) ## B.S. in Computer Science Program Details Tuition Costs | 2025 - 2026 Tuition | Cost Per Credit | |---|---| | Standard tuition | \$398 | | B.S. in Nursing | \$298 | | Current service members | \$250 | | International students (Nonresident Alien) | \$526 | ### See How Franklin Compares **67%** LESS IN TUITION For students taking 31 credits per year, Franklin University’s undergraduate tuition for the 2023-2024 academic year is \$12,338. According to [Collegeboard.org](https://trends.collegeboard.org/college-pricing/figures-tables/average-published-undergraduate-charges-sector-2017-18), that's about 67% less than the national average private, nonprofit four-year college tuition of \$38,070. [Compare Franklin](https://www.franklin.edu/tuition-financial-aid/tuition-comparison) Program Learning Outcomes A learning outcome map functions as a roadmap to help guide students' progress through their program of study. Click [HERE](https://outcomes.franklin.edu/os/php/programOutcomes/COMPB?displayMode=X) to view the B.S. Computer Science matrix. Degree Requirements 1\. To be awarded an undergraduate degree, students must: - Successfully complete all courses required in the major program, including: - General Education - Business or Professional Core - Major Area and Elective Courses - Technical transfer credit (for specific degree completion programs only) 2\. Meet these grade point average (GPA) requirements: - All students must attain a minimum Franklin University cumulative GPA of 2.00 - All students must attain a minimum GPA of 2.25 in the major area, and each major area course must be completed with a grade of “C” or better to count toward degree requirements 3\. Complete the residency requirement - Students seeking a bachelor’s degree must complete a minimum of 30 credit hours at Franklin University to be eligible for a degree. Students seeking an associate’s degree must earn 15 credit hours overall in residence at Franklin University to be eligible for a degree. 4\. Complete the payment of all requisite tuition and fees 5\. Not be under disciplinary dismissal due to academic dishonesty or a violation of the Student Code of Conduct *Program Chairs and Academic Advisors are available for consultation to provide information and guidance regarding the selection of courses, the accuracy of schedules, and the transfer process. However, students are responsible for understanding and meeting the degree requirements of their major program or degree and for planning schedules accordingly.* ### Overall Residency Requirements Students seeking a bachelor’s degree must complete a minimum of 30 credit hours at Franklin University to be eligible for a degree. Students seeking an associate’s degree must earn 20 credit hours overall in residence at Franklin University to be eligible for a degree. ### Course Level Requirements A student must have 40 credit hours overall that are equivalent to 300/400 level Franklin University courses for a bachelor’s degree. A student must have a minimum of 12 credit hours of courses that are equivalent to 200 level or above for an associate’s degree. ### Business Core Requirements Majors that have Business Core requirements are Accounting, Applied Management, Business Administration, Business Economics, Business Forensics, Energy Management, Entrepreneurship, Financial Management, Financial Planning, Forensic Accounting, Human Resources Management, Information Systems Auditing, Logistics Management, Management & Leadership, Marketing, Operations & Supply Chain Management, and Risk Management & Insurance. The Business Core is the foundation of the related academic disciplines appropriate for a baccalaureate degree in business. The purpose of the Business Core is to provide students with a conceptual understanding of organizations, how the functional areas interrelate to achieve organizational goals, and how to apply professional decision-making competencies and technical skills in today’s environment. After completing the Business Core, graduates will be able to: - analyze an organization’s accounting information in order to develop sound business decisions - identify and apply valuation models relevant to an organization’s financial decisions - identify the impact of forces influencing the major functional areas of business (e.g., ethical, legal, technological, economic, global and social) - apply marketing activities to the delivery of goods and services in business-to-business and business-to-consumer markets - apply interpersonal and resource management skills to enhance business success Business Principles (BSAD 110) is a Business Core prerequisite. Transfer students with the equivalent of four business courses are not required to take Business Principles. ### Major Area Requirements A student must have 20 credit hours in the major area that are equivalent to 300/400 major level Franklin courses for a bachelor’s degree. A student must have 12 hours of major area courses that are equivalent to 200 level or above for an associate’s degree. A minimum 2.25 GPA is required in the major area for students enrolled in either the associate’s or bachelor’s degree programs, and each major course must be completed with a grade of “C” or better to count toward degree requirements. ### Capstone Requirement Every major has a capstone experience for which credit cannot be transferred into the University. This is a Franklin course designed to integrate and assess the learning outcomes specific to each major as a whole. This course should be taken as the last major course. If, given the academic scheduling process and the student’s projected graduation date, this is not possible, then the student should have Senior Standing (90 or more credit hours), plus the skill-based General Education courses (COMM, SPCH, WRIT, MATH, COMP), all business or professional core courses, and the capstone prerequisite courses. ### Subsequent Degree Requirements Students pursuing subsequent bachelor’s degrees must earn in residency at Franklin University a minimum of 30 credit hours at the 200 level or above, of which a minimum of 16 credit hours must be major area courses equivalent to 300/400 level courses. ### Additional Degree Requirements Students seeking an additional bachelor’s (or associate’s) degree must successfully complete a minimum of 30 credit hours (including the major requirements) beyond the first bachelor’s (or associate’s) degree. (See the “Subsequent Degree” section of the Academic Bulletin.) ### Transfer Credit Transfer credit and credit awarded on standardized exams, proficiency exams or portfolio credit awarded by another institution will not count toward the residency requirement at Franklin University. Credit awarded based on proficiency examination or portfolio evaluation conducted by Franklin University may apply as appropriate major area credit, but will not reduce the hours required toward the residency requirement. Admission Requirements A student who meets at least one of the following criteria is eligible for admission as a degree-seeking student: - Has provided official documentation of graduation from an accredited high school or its equivalent (see Documentation Required below), or - Has an associate, bachelor or master’s degree from an institutionally (formerly regionally) accredited institution of higher education, an institution recognized as a candidate for accreditation, or an institution recognized by the Council of Higher Education Accreditation **Documentation Required** 1. Documentation of high school graduation or equivalence - required for applicants who are transferring fewer than 60 semester hours that apply towards a Franklin degree. 2. If the student has transferable hours of 60 credit hours or more from an institutionally (formerly regionally) accredited institution of higher education, then they will not have to provide a high school diploma or equivalence. Acceptable forms of documentation of high school graduation or high school equivalence for undergraduate admission must include one of the following: - Official high school transcript listing the date of graduation - Official GED certificate - Official documentation of having passed a State High School Equivalency examination - Official documentation of a home school completion certificate/transcript - Official transcripts from all educational institutions (college, universities, professional schools, etc.) previously enrolled in, regardless if credit was earned. A student classified as degree seeking will not be permitted to register for courses until all transcripts are received and placement tests completed (see specific requirements under “Placement Testing”). **Admission Process** Admission procedures should be started early to maximize scheduling options and financial planning. Learn more about the [undergraduate admission process.](https://www.franklin.edu/admissions/undergraduate-students) **English Language Proficiency Requirements** Prospective undergraduate students must demonstrate English language proficiency. A student who meets at least one of the following criteria is eligible for admission as a degree-seeking student: - The applicant is a citizen of a country where English is the primary language for education. A list of these countries can be found below. - The applicant has provided official documentation that meets Franklin graduate admission requirements from an institution in which English is the medium of instruction. - The applicant has submitted an official score report meeting the minimum requirements for admission (see Minimum Scores below) from one of the following exams approved by Franklin University: Accuplacer ESL (See Placement Testing), Cambridge English Qualifications, Duolingo English Test (DET), International English Language Testing System Academic (IELTS), Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic), Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). ). Other officially recognized exams may also be considered. English proficiency scores must be less than two years old. | | | | | | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Accuplacer ESL** | **DET** | **IELTS** | **PTEA** | **TOEFL IBT** | | Reading 95 | \- | Reading 5.5 | \- | Reading 19/30 | | Writing 5 | \- | Writing 5.5 | \- | Writing 19/30 | | Listening 90 | \- | Listening 5.5 | \- | Listening 19/30 | | Sentence Meaning 95 | \- | Speaking 5.5 | \- | Speaking 19/30 | | Overall 285 | Overall 100 | Overall 5.5 | Overall 53 | Overall 75 | Students applying for admission to undergraduate programs to be attended from outside the U.S. or offered through Global Partnerships abroad must meet the minimum requirements for admission (see Minimum Scores below) from one of the following exams approved by Franklin University: Accuplacer ESL\*, Duolingo English Test (DET), International English Language Testing System Academic (IELTS), Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE A), Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Other officially recognized exams may also be considered. English proficiency scores must be less than two years old. | | | | | | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Accuplacer ESL** | **DET** | **IELTS** | **PTEA** | **TOEFL IBT** | | Reading 95 | \- | Reading 5.5 | \- | Reading 19/30 | | Writing 5 | \- | Writing 5.5 | \- | Writing 19/30 | | Overall 100 | Overall 100 | Overall 5.5 | Overall 53 | Overall 75 | \*ACCUPLACER Assessments for Admission: - Prospective students may demonstrate English language proficiency through the ACCUPLACER ESL® examinations administered by Franklin University. The ACCUPLACER ESL® suite of examinations are internet-based, computer-adaptive assessments designed to properly assess students’ English language competencies. - There are no fees for initial attempts at the ACCUPLACER ESL® examinations if they test at Franklin University Testing Center or through Franklin’s online proctoring provider. Students are only responsible for any fees incurred for retake examinations. - Students who do not meet the minimum score requirements may retake the examination(s), but not more than twice within a two-week period. If students take the exam twice within two weeks, subsequent examination retakes will be considered only after a three-month waiting period from the original test date. Passing scores will remain valid with Franklin University for a period of two years from the original test date. - All ACCUPLACER examinations must be administered by an ACCUPLACER approved proctor that meets specific criteria, as defined by our proctor expectations and Accuplacer. Proctors must be a Franklin University proctor, an ACCUPLACER remote test network proctor, or ProctorU. For additional information, contact [testing@franklin.edu](mailto:testing@franklin.edu) Program Advisory Board The University employs a team approach to planning, developing and maintaining its academic curriculum. 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Just a moment while we process your submission. ## Employment Outlook 14% ### From 2023-2033, jobs in Computer Science are expected to increase by 14% | Occupation | Median Salary (2023) | Job Postings (2023) | Projected Growth (2023-2033) | | |---|---|---|---|---| | Occupation | | | | | | Computer and Information Systems Managers | \$169,520 | 18,129 | 20% | | | Computer and Information Systems Managers Median Salary: **\$169,520** Job Postings: **18,129** Projected Growth: **20%** | | | | | | Job Title | Job Postings | % of Job Postings | | | | IT Directors | 4,947 | 27% | | | | Directors of Information Technology | 3,929 | 22% | | | | Chief Information Officers | 1,502 | 8% | | | | Chief Technology Officers | 1,222 | 7% | | | | Chief Information Security Officers | 1,187 | 7% | | | | Directors of IT Infrastructure | 552 | 3% | | | | Digital Transformation Directors | 567 | 3% | | | | Directors of IT Operations | 521 | 3% | | | | Vice Presidents of Software Engineering | 618 | 3% | | | | IT Associate Directors | 557 | 3% | | | | Directors of IT Security | 310 | 2% | | | | Directors of Infrastructure | 322 | 2% | | | | Directors of Technology Solutions | 361 | 2% | | | | Directors of IT Infrastructure and Operations | 241 | 1% | | | | Directors of Technology | 408 | 2% | | | | Directors of Network Development | 166 | 1% | | | | Deputy Chief Information Officers | 187 | 1% | | | | Chief Data Officers | 217 | 1% | | | | ITSM Managers | 129 | 1% | | | | Infrastructure Managers | 186 | 1% | | | | Skill | Job Postings | % of Total Postings | | | | Computer Science | 8,145 | 33% | | | | Project Management | 7,450 | 30% | | | | Information Systems | 4,066 | 16% | | | | Cyber Security | 3,453 | 14% | | | | Auditing | 3,323 | 13% | | | | Agile Methodology | 3,226 | 13% | | | | IT Infrastructure | 3,118 | 13% | | | | IT Service Management | 2,905 | 12% | | | | Finance | 2,819 | 11% | | | | Business Process | 2,629 | 11% | | | | Information Technology Operations | 2,529 | 10% | | | | Change Management | 2,505 | 10% | | | | Software Development | 2,362 | 10% | | | | Microsoft Azure | 2,326 | 9% | | | | Technology Solutions | 2,301 | 9% | | | | Automation | 2,295 | 9% | | | | Continuous Improvement Process | 2,294 | 9% | | | | Risk Management | 2,186 | 9% | | | | Information Technology Infrastructure Library | 2,148 | 9% | | | | Technical Support | 2,143 | 9% | | | | | Industry | % of Occupation in Industry | | | | | Computer Systems Design and Related Services | 21% | | | | | Management of Companies and Enterprises | 9% | | | | | Software Publishers | 5% | | | | | Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | 4% | | | | | Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services | 4% | | | | | Insurance Carriers | 3% | | | | | Other | 53% | | | | Computer and Information Research Scientists | \$145,080 | 8,719 | 26% | | | Computer and Information Research Scientists Median Salary: **\$145,080** Job Postings: **8,719** Projected Growth: **26%** | | | | | | Job Title | Job Postings | % of Job Postings | | | | Computer Scientists | 3,418 | 39% | | | | Computational Scientists | 1,167 | 13% | | | | Research Computer Scientists | 990 | 11% | | | | Scientists | 741 | 9% | | | | Principal Scientists | 551 | 6% | | | | Cryptologists | 320 | 4% | | | | NLP Engineers | 215 | 3% | | | | Applied Scientists | 225 | 3% | | | | Applications Scientists | 273 | 3% | | | | Associate Scientists | 131 | 2% | | | | Staff Scientists | 153 | 2% | | | | Transformation Analysts | 52 | 1% | | | | Applied Researchers | 61 | 1% | | | | Postdoctoral Research Associates | 44 | 1% | | | | Digital Solutions Directors | 60 | 1% | | | | Computer Scientists/Software Engineers | 99 | 1% | | | | Modeling Analysts | 36 | 0% | | | | Artificial Intelligence Consultants | 63 | 1% | | | | Artificial Intelligence Engineers | 51 | 1% | | | | Speech Language Pathologists | 69 | 1% | | | | Skill | Job Postings | % of Total Postings | | | | Computer Science | 3,587 | 54% | | | | Python (Programming Language) | 2,503 | 38% | | | | Machine Learning | 2,415 | 37% | | | | Artificial Intelligence | 1,982 | 30% | | | | Statistics | 1,513 | 23% | | | | Algorithms | 1,441 | 22% | | | | Software Engineering | 1,325 | 20% | | | | C++ (Programming Language) | 1,231 | 19% | | | | Computer Engineering | 1,136 | 17% | | | | Data Science | 1,097 | 17% | | | | Software Development | 1,054 | 16% | | | | R (Programming Language) | 1,026 | 16% | | | | Data Analysis | 976 | 15% | | | | Natural Language Processing (NLP) | 945 | 14% | | | | Java (Programming Language) | 906 | 14% | | | | Physics | 878 | 13% | | | | Systems Design | 838 | 13% | | | | Programming Languages | 825 | 13% | | | | Deep Learning | 815 | 12% | | | | Project Management | 813 | 12% | | | | | Industry | % of Occupation in Industry | | | | | Federal Government, Civilian | 32% | | | | | Computer Systems Design and Related Services | 21% | | | | | Scientific Research and Development Services | 15% | | | | | Software Publishers | 8% | | | | | Education and Hospitals (State Government) | 7% | | | | | Web Search Portals, Libraries, Archives, and Other Information Services | 3% | | | | | Other | 15% | | | | Computer Network Architects | \$129,834 | 105,281 | 8% | | | Computer Network Architects Median Salary: **\$129,834** Job Postings: **105,281** Projected Growth: **8%** | | | | | | Job Title | Job Postings | % of Job Postings | | | | Network Engineers | 50,590 | 48% | | | | Automation Engineers | 12,009 | 11% | | | | Network Architects | 5,566 | 5% | | | | Network Analysts | 3,829 | 4% | | | | Network Systems Engineers | 2,866 | 3% | | | | Automation Controls Engineers | 3,017 | 3% | | | | Controls Engineers | 3,609 | 3% | | | | Telecommunications Engineers | 2,981 | 3% | | | | Network Specialists | 2,379 | 2% | | | | Cloud Network Engineers | 2,038 | 2% | | | | Principal Network Engineers | 3,074 | 3% | | | | Lead Network Engineers | 2,015 | 2% | | | | Core Network Engineers | 2,161 | 2% | | | | Wireless Network Engineers | 1,708 | 2% | | | | Cisco Network Engineers | 1,409 | 1% | | | | VMware Engineers | 1,215 | 1% | | | | Network Software Engineers | 1,437 | 1% | | | | Storage Engineers | 1,184 | 1% | | | | Network Security Engineers | 1,191 | 1% | | | | Network Automation Engineers | 1,003 | 1% | | | | Skill | Job Postings | % of Total Postings | | | | Network Engineering | 41,616 | 34% | | | | Network Routing | 35,899 | 30% | | | | Automation | 32,996 | 27% | | | | Computer Science | 30,767 | 25% | | | | Firewall | 30,421 | 25% | | | | Network Switches | 26,377 | 22% | | | | Wide Area Networks | 23,236 | 19% | | | | Local Area Networks | 21,175 | 18% | | | | Systems Engineering | 20,598 | 17% | | | | Project Management | 19,072 | 16% | | | | Network Infrastructure | 18,033 | 15% | | | | Border Gateway Protocol | 17,778 | 15% | | | | Python (Programming Language) | 17,441 | 14% | | | | Virtual Private Networks (VPN) | 16,409 | 14% | | | | Network Security | 16,146 | 13% | | | | Networking Hardware | 16,051 | 13% | | | | Operating Systems | 15,457 | 13% | | | | Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) | 15,244 | 13% | | | | Scripting | 14,865 | 12% | | | | Telecommunications | 14,319 | 12% | | | | | Industry | % of Occupation in Industry | | | | | Computer Systems Design and Related Services | 25% | | | | | Wired and Wireless Telecommunications (except Satellite) | 12% | | | | | Management of Companies and Enterprises | 9% | | | | | Employment Services | 4% | | | | | Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services | 4% | | | | | Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | 3% | | | | | Other | 43% | | | | Information Security Analysts | \$120,370 | 63,767 | 31% | | | Information Security Analysts Median Salary: **\$120,370** Job Postings: **63,767** Projected Growth: **31%** | | | | | | Job Title | Job Postings | % of Job Postings | | | | Cybersecurity Analysts | 10,497 | 17% | | | | Information Security Analysts | 9,459 | 15% | | | | Information Systems Security Officers | 12,362 | 19% | | | | IT Auditors | 4,672 | 7% | | | | Cybersecurity Specialists | 4,147 | 7% | | | | Auditors | 5,038 | 8% | | | | IT Security Analysts | 1,751 | 3% | | | | Information Security Specialists | 2,043 | 3% | | | | Security Analysts | 1,405 | 2% | | | | Subject Matter Experts | 1,803 | 3% | | | | Incident Response Analysts | 1,303 | 2% | | | | Security Specialists | 1,462 | 2% | | | | Incident Managers | 933 | 2% | | | | Information Security Officers | 1,103 | 2% | | | | Security Operations Center Analysts | 1,062 | 2% | | | | Incident Response Managers | 934 | 2% | | | | Cyber Defense Analysts | 924 | 1% | | | | Security Operations Analysts | 1,047 | 2% | | | | Cyber Threat Hunters | 785 | 1% | | | | Audit Supervisors | 1,037 | 2% | | | | Skill | Job Postings | % of Total Postings | | | | Cyber Security | 26,550 | 49% | | | | Auditing | 20,508 | 38% | | | | Vulnerability | 16,559 | 30% | | | | Computer Science | 14,760 | 27% | | | | Incident Response | 14,058 | 26% | | | | Information Systems | 12,316 | 23% | | | | Risk Analysis | 12,080 | 22% | | | | Security Controls | 9,556 | 18% | | | | Risk Management | 9,201 | 17% | | | | IT Security | 8,747 | 16% | | | | Firewall | 8,411 | 15% | | | | Security Information And Event Management (SIEM) | 7,969 | 15% | | | | Operating Systems | 7,963 | 15% | | | | Cyber Threat Intelligence | 7,337 | 13% | | | | Project Management | 6,863 | 13% | | | | Linux | 6,666 | 12% | | | | Information Assurance | 6,558 | 12% | | | | Information Systems Security | 5,962 | 11% | | | | Network Security | 5,919 | 11% | | | | Security Requirements Analysis | 5,463 | 10% | | | | | Industry | % of Occupation in Industry | | | | | Computer Systems Design and Related Services | 22% | | | | | Management of Companies and Enterprises | 8% | | | | | Depository Credit Intermediation | 6% | | | | | Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | 6% | | | | | Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services | 6% | | | | | Scientific Research and Development Services | 4% | | | | | Other | 48% | | | | Statisticians | \$104,104 | 18,840 | 30% | | | Statisticians Median Salary: **\$104,104** Job Postings: **18,840** Projected Growth: **30%** | | | | | | Job Title | Job Postings | % of Job Postings | | | | Biostatisticians | 5,456 | 29% | | | | Directors of Biostatistics | 2,290 | 12% | | | | Statisticians | 1,935 | 10% | | | | Biostatistics Managers | 2,344 | 12% | | | | Principal Biostatisticians | 1,063 | 6% | | | | Statistical Analysts | 852 | 5% | | | | Statisticians/Data Scientists | 610 | 3% | | | | Statistical Programming Managers | 718 | 4% | | | | Research Statisticians | 475 | 3% | | | | Mathematical Statisticians | 427 | 2% | | | | Statistical Data Analysts | 370 | 2% | | | | Biometricians | 311 | 2% | | | | Principals | 264 | 1% | | | | Survey Statisticians | 272 | 1% | | | | Statistical Research Analysts | 263 | 1% | | | | Statistical Scientists | 221 | 1% | | | | Research Biostatisticians | 259 | 1% | | | | Statistical Programmers | 235 | 1% | | | | Statistical Programming Analysts | 304 | 2% | | | | Directors of Statistics | 171 | 1% | | | | Skill | Job Postings | % of Total Postings | | | | Statistics | 10,070 | 80% | | | | SAS (Software) | 6,679 | 53% | | | | Biostatistics | 6,621 | 52% | | | | Statistical Analysis | 6,172 | 49% | | | | R (Programming Language) | 5,312 | 42% | | | | Clinical Trials | 5,116 | 41% | | | | Data Analysis | 4,669 | 37% | | | | Statistical Methods | 3,756 | 30% | | | | Statistical Programming | 2,976 | 24% | | | | Pharmaceuticals | 2,919 | 23% | | | | Data Management | 2,671 | 21% | | | | Clinical Study Design | 2,474 | 20% | | | | Python (Programming Language) | 2,401 | 19% | | | | Data Science | 2,388 | 19% | | | | Statistical Software | 2,280 | 18% | | | | Project Management | 2,202 | 17% | | | | Pre-Clinical Development | 2,102 | 17% | | | | Data Collection | 1,891 | 15% | | | | Computer Science | 1,794 | 14% | | | | Drug Development | 1,739 | 14% | | | | | Industry | % of Occupation in Industry | | | | | Federal Government, Civilian | 19% | | | | | Scientific Research and Development Services | 17% | | | | | Education and Hospitals (State Government) | 7% | | | | | State Government, Excluding Education and Hospitals | 7% | | | | | Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | 6% | | | | | Computer Systems Design and Related Services | 6% | | | | | Other | 38% | | | | Computer Systems Analysts | \$103,792 | 100,703 | 14% | | | Computer Systems Analysts Median Salary: **\$103,792** Job Postings: **100,703** Projected Growth: **14%** | | | | | | Job Title | Job Postings | % of Job Postings | | | | Business Systems Analysts | 30,879 | 31% | | | | Systems Analysts | 19,865 | 20% | | | | Technical Business Analysts | 5,633 | 6% | | | | Technical Analysts | 4,287 | 4% | | | | Configuration Analysts | 5,107 | 5% | | | | IT Analysts | 3,240 | 3% | | | | Healthcare Data Analysts | 2,516 | 3% | | | | IT Systems Analysts | 2,435 | 2% | | | | Utilization Review Nurses | 2,902 | 3% | | | | SAP Solution Architects | 1,914 | 2% | | | | IT Business Systems Analysts | 2,284 | 2% | | | | Applications Systems Analysts | 2,612 | 3% | | | | Computer Systems Analysts | 2,869 | 3% | | | | Configuration Management Analysts | 2,480 | 3% | | | | Information Systems Analysts | 2,381 | 2% | | | | Systems Support Analysts | 1,908 | 2% | | | | Configuration Management Specialists | 2,442 | 2% | | | | Utilization Management Managers | 1,950 | 2% | | | | Healthcare Analysts | 1,284 | 1% | | | | Configuration Specialists | 1,715 | 2% | | | | Skill | Job Postings | % of Total Postings | | | | Systems Analysis | 28,296 | 22% | | | | Project Management | 28,075 | 22% | | | | Computer Science | 27,474 | 21% | | | | SQL (Programming Language) | 24,883 | 19% | | | | Workflow Management | 21,669 | 17% | | | | Business Requirements | 21,513 | 17% | | | | Business Process | 20,989 | 16% | | | | Business Systems Analysis | 20,487 | 16% | | | | Data Analysis | 18,907 | 15% | | | | Agile Methodology | 17,671 | 14% | | | | Auditing | 17,603 | 14% | | | | Information Systems | 15,358 | 12% | | | | Process Improvement | 12,768 | 10% | | | | Technical Support | 11,659 | 9% | | | | Automation | 11,073 | 9% | | | | Finance | 10,551 | 8% | | | | Change Management | 9,295 | 7% | | | | Business Systems | 9,102 | 7% | | | | Medical Records | 9,006 | 7% | | | | Business Analysis | 8,693 | 7% | | | | | Industry | % of Occupation in Industry | | | | | Computer Systems Design and Related Services | 23% | | | | | Management of Companies and Enterprises | 11% | | | | | Insurance Carriers | 5% | | | | | Local Government, Excluding Education and Hospitals | 4% | | | | | Depository Credit Intermediation | 4% | | | | | Employment Services | 4% | | | | | Other | 51% | | | | Computer Programmers | \$99,715 | 36,884 | \-4% | | | Computer Programmers Median Salary: **\$99,715** Job Postings: **36,884** Projected Growth: **\-4%** | | | | | | Job Title | Job Postings | % of Job Postings | | | | Programmer Analysts | 11,255 | 31% | | | | Program Analysts | 4,595 | 13% | | | | Programmers | 5,754 | 16% | | | | Statistical Programmers | 2,552 | 7% | | | | Systems Programmers | 1,309 | 4% | | | | SAS Programmers | 949 | 3% | | | | Computer Programmers | 1,256 | 3% | | | | SAS Developers | 723 | 2% | | | | Business Analysts/Programmers | 899 | 2% | | | | Software Programmers | 728 | 2% | | | | Management and Program Analysts | 709 | 2% | | | | GIS Program Managers | 1,254 | 3% | | | | RPG Programmers | 504 | 1% | | | | Scientific Programmers | 593 | 2% | | | | IT Programmer Analysts | 779 | 2% | | | | Programmers/Developers | 462 | 1% | | | | Automation Programmers | 1,048 | 3% | | | | Robot Programmers | 695 | 2% | | | | Scientific Program Analysts | 391 | 1% | | | | Cobol Programmers | 429 | 1% | | | | Skill | Job Postings | % of Total Postings | | | | Computer Science | 9,630 | 28% | | | | SQL (Programming Language) | 8,539 | 25% | | | | Project Management | 5,452 | 16% | | | | Debugging | 4,407 | 13% | | | | Python (Programming Language) | 4,390 | 13% | | | | SAS (Software) | 4,300 | 13% | | | | JavaScript (Programming Language) | 4,086 | 12% | | | | Java (Programming Language) | 3,797 | 11% | | | | C\# (Programming Language) | 3,679 | 11% | | | | Data Analysis | 3,513 | 10% | | | | Software Development | 3,500 | 10% | | | | Automation | 3,096 | 9% | | | | Programming Languages | 2,995 | 9% | | | | Statistics | 2,956 | 9% | | | | Agile Methodology | 2,948 | 9% | | | | Workflow Management | 2,829 | 8% | | | | Information Systems | 2,711 | 8% | | | | C++ (Programming Language) | 2,673 | 8% | | | | Application Programming Interface (API) | 2,667 | 8% | | | | HyperText Markup Language (HTML) | 2,556 | 8% | | | | | Industry | % of Occupation in Industry | | | | | Computer Systems Design and Related Services | 33% | | | | | Education and Hospitals (State Government) | 7% | | | | | Software Publishers | 6% | | | | | State Government, Excluding Education and Hospitals | 5% | | | | | Scientific Research and Development Services | 4% | | | | | Management of Companies and Enterprises | 4% | | | | | Other | 42% | | | | Network and Computer Systems Administrators | \$95,347 | 102,148 | 8% | | | Network and Computer Systems Administrators Median Salary: **\$95,347** Job Postings: **102,148** Projected Growth: **8%** | | | | | | Job Title | Job Postings | % of Job Postings | | | | Systems Administrators | 39,811 | 39% | | | | Network Administrators | 13,740 | 14% | | | | Linux System Administrators | 7,906 | 8% | | | | Windows Administrators | 5,530 | 5% | | | | Linux Administrators | 3,914 | 4% | | | | IT Systems Administrators | 4,276 | 4% | | | | Linux Engineers | 3,115 | 3% | | | | Sharepoint Administrators | 3,107 | 3% | | | | IT Administrators | 3,268 | 3% | | | | Linux Systems Engineers | 2,238 | 2% | | | | Windows Server System Administrators | 2,266 | 2% | | | | Network Systems Administrators | 2,473 | 2% | | | | Computer Operators | 2,121 | 2% | | | | Application Administrators | 1,517 | 2% | | | | Administrators | 1,471 | 1% | | | | Servicenow Administrators | 909 | 1% | | | | Server Administrators | 1,320 | 1% | | | | Cloud Systems Administrators | 1,038 | 1% | | | | Netsuite Administrators | 1,029 | 1% | | | | Unix Administrators | 1,099 | 1% | | | | Skill | Job Postings | % of Total Postings | | | | Operating Systems | 29,292 | 32% | | | | Linux | 28,682 | 31% | | | | System Administration | 23,750 | 26% | | | | Computer Science | 23,506 | 25% | | | | Active Directory | 21,487 | 23% | | | | Scripting | 19,017 | 21% | | | | Windows Servers | 17,236 | 19% | | | | Automation | 16,487 | 18% | | | | Firewall | 13,815 | 15% | | | | Network Administration | 12,879 | 14% | | | | Windows PowerShell | 12,145 | 13% | | | | Microsoft Azure | 11,980 | 13% | | | | Technical Support | 11,710 | 13% | | | | Python (Programming Language) | 11,596 | 13% | | | | Backup Devices | 11,587 | 12% | | | | Network Routing | 11,223 | 12% | | | | Unix | 10,390 | 11% | | | | Network Switches | 10,260 | 11% | | | | SQL (Programming Language) | 9,785 | 11% | | | | Local Area Networks | 9,737 | 10% | | | | | Industry | % of Occupation in Industry | | | | | Computer Systems Design and Related Services | 16% | | | | | Management of Companies and Enterprises | 7% | | | | | Local Government, Excluding Education and Hospitals | 5% | | | | | Education and Hospitals (Local Government) | 4% | | | | | Education and Hospitals (State Government) | 4% | | | | | Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | 3% | | | | | Other | 61% | | | | Computer Network Support Specialists | \$71,531 | 17,149 | 12% | | | Computer Network Support Specialists Median Salary: **\$71,531** Job Postings: **17,149** Projected Growth: **12%** | | | | | | Job Title | Job Postings | % of Job Postings | | | | Network Technicians | 6,727 | 39% | | | | NOC Technicians | 1,757 | 10% | | | | Network Support Technicians | 1,135 | 7% | | | | Network Operations Technicians | 957 | 6% | | | | Network Operations Center Technicians | 863 | 5% | | | | IT Technicians | 415 | 2% | | | | Operations Technicians | 545 | 3% | | | | Technicians | 553 | 3% | | | | Installation Technicians | 525 | 3% | | | | LAN Technicians | 368 | 2% | | | | Service Consultants | 483 | 3% | | | | Computer Network Technicians | 376 | 2% | | | | IT Network Technicians | 308 | 2% | | | | Support Technicians | 236 | 1% | | | | PC Network Support Technicians | 508 | 3% | | | | Network Field Technicians | 278 | 2% | | | | Lead Network Technicians | 434 | 3% | | | | VoIP Technicians | 204 | 1% | | | | Networking Technicians | 223 | 1% | | | | Service Technicians | 254 | 2% | | | | Skill | Job Postings | % of Total Postings | | | | Network Routing | 2,865 | 25% | | | | Network Switches | 2,846 | 24% | | | | Telecommunications | 2,386 | 21% | | | | Local Area Networks | 2,120 | 18% | | | | Computer Networks | 2,058 | 18% | | | | Networking Hardware | 1,993 | 17% | | | | Wide Area Networks | 1,663 | 14% | | | | Operating Systems | 1,471 | 13% | | | | Technical Support | 1,445 | 12% | | | | Network Troubleshooting | 1,355 | 12% | | | | Computer Science | 1,287 | 11% | | | | Firewall | 1,212 | 10% | | | | Network Infrastructure | 1,161 | 10% | | | | Network Support | 1,152 | 10% | | | | Help Desk Support | 1,060 | 9% | | | | TCP/IP | 1,021 | 9% | | | | Peripheral Devices | 908 | 8% | | | | Network Monitoring | 901 | 8% | | | | Issue Tracking | 866 | 7% | | | | Active Directory | 857 | 7% | | | | | Industry | % of Occupation in Industry | | | | | Computer Systems Design and Related Services | 20% | | | | | Wired and Wireless Telecommunications (except Satellite) | 8% | | | | | Education and Hospitals (Local Government) | 7% | | | | | Management of Companies and Enterprises | 6% | | | | | Education and Hospitals (State Government) | 5% | | | | | Local Government, Excluding Education and Hospitals | 5% | | | | | Other | 50% | | | | Computer User Support Specialists | \$59,238 | 211,675 | 11% | | | Computer User Support Specialists Median Salary: **\$59,238** Job Postings: **211,675** Projected Growth: **11%** | | | | | | Job Title | Job Postings | % of Job Postings | | | | IT Specialists | 25,042 | 12% | | | | Desktop Support Technicians | 20,445 | 10% | | | | IT Support Specialists | 16,981 | 8% | | | | Help Desk Technicians | 18,892 | 9% | | | | Help Desk Analysts | 15,486 | 7% | | | | Technical Support Specialists | 15,328 | 7% | | | | IT Support Technicians | 13,411 | 6% | | | | Help Desk Specialists | 11,570 | 6% | | | | Technical Support Engineers | 7,498 | 4% | | | | Service Desk Analysts | 7,911 | 4% | | | | Desktop Support Managers | 6,251 | 3% | | | | Service Desk Technicians | 7,525 | 4% | | | | IT Help Desk Technicians | 7,138 | 3% | | | | Technical Support Analysts | 6,353 | 3% | | | | IT Technicians | 6,005 | 3% | | | | Computer Technicians | 6,147 | 3% | | | | Desktop Support Analysts | 4,704 | 2% | | | | IT Support Analysts | 5,058 | 2% | | | | Application Support Analysts | 4,881 | 2% | | | | Desktop Support Specialists | 5,049 | 2% | | | | Skill | Job Postings | % of Total Postings | | | | Technical Support | 84,195 | 31% | | | | Help Desk Support | 79,700 | 29% | | | | Operating Systems | 60,622 | 22% | | | | Active Directory | 47,418 | 17% | | | | Computer Science | 46,493 | 17% | | | | Peripheral Devices | 38,429 | 14% | | | | Computer Hardware | 38,366 | 14% | | | | Desktop Support | 35,958 | 13% | | | | Issue Tracking | 31,901 | 12% | | | | Microsoft Office 365 | 27,515 | 10% | | | | Project Management | 25,618 | 9% | | | | Microsoft Windows 10 | 24,988 | 9% | | | | Customer Support | 24,247 | 9% | | | | ServiceNow | 23,273 | 8% | | | | Local Area Networks | 21,854 | 8% | | | | Information Systems | 19,343 | 7% | | | | Virtual Private Networks (VPN) | 18,500 | 7% | | | | IT Service Management | 18,336 | 7% | | | | Network Troubleshooting | 18,084 | 7% | | | | End-User Training And Support | 17,126 | 6% | | | | | Industry | % of Occupation in Industry | | | | | Computer Systems Design and Related Services | 22% | | | | | Education and Hospitals (Local Government) | 6% | | | | | Employment Services | 5% | | | | | Management of Companies and Enterprises | 5% | | | | | Education and Hospitals (State Government) | 4% | | | | | Software Publishers | 4% | | | | | Other | 55% | | | [Show More]() Employment outlook data is provided by [Lightcast](https://lightcast.io/) and represents labor market trends in the United States. 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Data on this page corresponds to the following occupational classification: - Computer and Information Systems Managers - Computer and Information Research Scientists - Computer Network Architects - Information Security Analysts - Statisticians - Computer Systems Analysts - Computer Programmers - Network and Computer Systems Administrators - Computer Network Support Specialists - Computer User Support Specialists Actual salaries and employment outcomes vary based on location, experience, education, and external factors. Franklin does not guarantee employment, salary levels, or career advancement. 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Students systematize and organize knowledge in ways that will help them in all their courses. The course also emphasizes the elements of critical reading, effective writing style, appropriate grammar and mechanics, clarity of language, and logical and cohesive development. It culminates in submission of an extended, documented research paper. Mathematics MATH 160 - College Algebra (4) This course is designed to prepare students for Applied Calculus and Discrete Mathematics and to provide the mathematical background needed for the analytic reasoning used in other courses. Topics include functions and their graphs, including exponential and logarithmic functions; complex numbers; systems of equations and inequalities; matrices; basic principles of counting and probability; and other selected topics. Note, this course has proctored exam(s). **AND** Take MATH 150 Fundamental Algebra as the prerequisite and earn a minimum grade of “C". Course can count as a University elective. Social and Behavioral Sciences 6 credits from the following types of courses: Choose from the Anthropology, Geography, History, Political Science, Psychology, or Sociology disciplines. Science 6 credits from the following types of courses: Two courses from the Science discipline. One course must have a lab component. Arts & Humanities HUMN 211 - Introduction to Critical Ethics (2) Critical Ethics uses critical thinking to get around the limitations of personal belief and indoctrination to get to what ought to be done and why to improve the human condition. Accordingly, the goal of this course is to help the student improve his/her ethical analysis and evaluation skills to help the student do the thing that must be done, when it ought to be done, using critical thinking. **AND** 4 credits from the following types of courses: Choose from the Art, English Literature, Fine Arts, Humanities, Music, Philosophy, Religion or Theater disciplines. Additional General Education PF 121 - Basic Learning Strategies (2) This course prepares students to be successful lifelong learners both academically and in their chosen careers. Franklin courses require a high level of self-directed learning and focus on the skills required in the workplace and the classroom that are easily transferrable between the two environments. The course includes strategies for time management, goal setting, reading comprehension, and advancing communication skills, including the use of electronic tools to participate in virtual environments. **OR** PF 321 - Learning Strategies (2) This course prepares students to be successful lifelong learners both academically and in their chosen careers. Franklin courses require a high level of self-directed learning and focus on the skills required in the workplace and the classroom that are easily transferable between the two environments. The course includes strategies for advancing communication skills, including the use of electronic tools to participate in virtual environments. The assignments and activities in the course are created to closely simulate teamwork found in the workplace. **AND** SPCH 100 - Speech Communication (4) This basic public-speaking course intends to improve the student's ability to think critically and to communicate orally. Theory and practice are provided in various speaking situations. Each student is required to speak before an audience, but class work also involves reading, gathering and organizing information, writing, and listening. **OR** COMM 150 - Interpersonal Communication (4) By using applied critical and creative thinking, students in this course will develop a set of communication skills that will enhance their personal and professional relationships and endeavors. This course will focus on skill development in key areas such as self, perception, listening, verbal messages, conversations, relationships, conflict management, persuasion, and presentation skills. **AND** ENG 220 - Research Writing: Exploring Professional Identities (4) This is an intermediate course focusing on the composition of research papers. Students in this course prepare to be active participants in professional discourse communities by examining and practicing the writing conventions associated with their own fields of study and work. By calling attention to the conventions of disciplinary writing, the course also prepares students for upper-division college writing and the special conventions of advanced academic discourse. Course activities include three extended research papers, semi-formal writing addressing interdisciplinary communication, and readings fostering critical engagement with disciplinary conversations. MATH 215 - Statistical Concepts (4) This course introduces the student to statistics with business applications. The course covers both descriptive and inferential statistics. Topics included are: measures of central tendency; measures of dispersion; graphical displays of data; linear regression; basic probability concepts; binomial and normal probability distributions; confidence intervals; and hypothesis testing. These topics will be covered using a basic knowledge of algebra and Microsoft Excel. Note, this course has proctored exam(s). Professional Core COMP 111 - Introduction to Computer Science & Object-Oriented Programming (4) This course provides an introduction to software construction using an object-oriented approach. The student learns and reflects on problem analysis, object-oriented design, implementation, and testing. To support the concepts and principles of software construction, the student will design, code, test, debug, and document programs using the Java programming language. Basic data types, control structures, methods, and classes are used as the building blocks for reusable software components. Automated unit testing, programming style, and industrial practice are emphasized in addition to the object-oriented techniques of abstraction, encapsulation, and composition. Note, this course has proctored exam(s). COMP 201 - Principles of Computer Organization (2) This course is the first of four courses that holistically explore the structure of computational systems. This course deals with the nature of computer hardware. The course will cover the structure of current computer systems at the level of functional organization, representation of data and programs, the design of the memory hierarchy, and, the design of the I/O system. The course will introduce basic assembly language. COMP 204 - Principles of Computer Networks (2) This course serves as an introduction to the function, design, administration, and implementation of computer networks. Topics include network infrastructure, architecture, protocols, applications, and the OSI networking model. Note, this course has proctored exam(s). COMP 281 - Database Management Systems (4) This course, Database Management Systems, covers the fundamental concepts necessary for the design, use, implementation, and administration of database systems. The course will stress the fundamentals of database modeling and design, the languages and facilities provided by database management systems, and some techniques for implementing and administering database systems. COMP 294 - Computer Science Practicum I (2) This is the first practicum course in the Computer Science program. It provides experience in an on-going software development project. A student at this level will be given an assignment in a team similar to that of a new hire in industry. The software development project will require the student to apply industry best practices in completing an assignment for the project. COMP 101 - Problem Solving With Computing (2) Many organizations today utilize computers and information systems to store, organize, analyze, and summarize data to solve problems. As a result, computing is a tool that can benefit students in many different fields. At the heart of solving problems with computers is the study of structured thinking using algorithms. This course is designed for students with no prior programming experience and teaches the building blocks of algorithms, including variables, expressions, selection and repetition structures, functions and parameters, and array processing. ITEC 205 - Cloud Fundamentals (2) This course explores the concepts of cloud computing, including financial impacts and business value, financial requirements, deployment, risks, and security. Hands-on exercises help students to gain experience with cloud computing environments, identifying technical and security requirements for given deployment scenarios, implementing the proposed cloud deployment scenario, and troubleshooting technical issues of existing cloud computing scenarios. CYSC 200 - Cybersecurity Fundamentals (2) The Internet has changed dramatically; so have the activities that are dependent on it in some shape or form. Understanding the need for security, it's influence on people, businesses and society, as well as business drivers is critical. The course also covers malicious attacks, threats and vulnerabilities common to the world of security, as well as access controls, and methods to assess and respond to risks. Hands-on labs accompany the various concepts that are taught. **AND** COMP 121 - Object-Oriented Data Structures & Algorithms I (4) This course continues the objected-oriented approach to software construction. The student learns and reflects on advanced object-oriented techniques, algorithm efficiency, class hierarchies, and data structures. To support the concepts and principles of software construction, the student will design, code, test, debug, and document programs using the Java programming language. Design principles, I/O, exception handling, linear data structures (lists, stacks, and queues), and design patterns are emphasized in addition to the object-oriented techniques of inheritance and polymorphism. Note, this course has proctored exam(s). **OR** COMP 511 - Foundation Data Struc & Obj Orntd Design (4) This course continues the object-oriented approach to intermediate-level software development. The student will learn and reflect on fundamental object-oriented analysis techniques, basic design patterns, and linear data structures such as lists and queues. Major Area Required COMP 321 - Application Server Programming (4) This course provides an introduction to server-based programming using an object-oriented approach. The student learns and reflects on two- and three-tier software architectures, separation of responsibility, and design patterns. In order to support the concepts and principles of server-based software construction, the student will design, code, test, debug, and document programs using the Java programming language. HTML/CSS/XML, JDBC, Java Server Pages, and Java Servlets are used as the implementation mechanisms for Model 1 and Model 2 web applications. COMP 323 - Fundamentals of Operating Systems (4) TThis course introduces the major topics of computer operating systems such as processes, threads, synchronization and inter-process communication, processor scheduling, memory management, I/O, file systems, and issues in security. Students will also learn to solve operating system problems using multi-threaded programming. COMP 394 - Computer Science Practicum II (2) This is the second practicum course in the Computer Science program. It provides experience in an on-going software development project. A student at this level will be given an assignment in a team similar to that of an experienced team member or as a team leader in industry. The software development project will require the student to apply industry best practices in completing an assignment for the project. COMP 495 - Computer Science Practicum Iii/Capstone (4) This is the third and final practicum course in the Computer Science program. During this course, you will have the opportunity to lead a realistic software development project. As seniors, you will be given an assignment similar to that of a project manager who is responsible for planning and coordinating all project tasks. You may also be responsible for completing tasks that require advanced-level skills/expertise. In addition to project work, you will complete introspective assignments designed to help you synthesize your overall experience in the program. There is a basic structure for all three practicum classes. During the first week, students will apply for and receive assignments for the term. The senior roles will be assigned first, and the instructor, along with the assigned senior managers, will then make the rest of the assignments. All assignments need to be in place by week two. The next step will be to arrange team meetings during the second week to kick off the project. Remember that all of your work will be stored by Franklin and can be compiled to create a professional portfolio to be shown to prospective employers. Consequently, you should submit excellent work and consciously produce good writing. MATH 320 - Discrete Mathematics (4) This course introduces students to fundamental algebraic, logical, and combinational concepts in mathematics that are needed in upper-division computer science courses. Topics include sets, mappings, and relations; elementary counting principles; proof techniques with an emphasis on mathematical induction; graphs and directed graphs; Boolean algebras; recursion; and applications to computer science. COMP 215 - Programming Language: Principles & Practice (4) This course conveys a high-level vision of programming language theory and a survey of programming languages representing different paradigms. It begins with the concepts and methodologies that underlie all programming languages such as syntax, grammar, semantics, and subroutines. An assortment of programming paradigms is introduced to provide insight into both the traditional imperative and some alternative approaches to program development. The key issues in designing and using programming languages are revisited through studying and writing programs in three different languages. **AND** COMP 311 - Object-Oriented Data Structures & Algorithms II (4) This course is the third of four courses using the object-oriented approach to software construction. The student learns and reflects on non-linear data structures, recursive algorithms, algorithm efficiency, and design patterns. To support the concepts and principles of software construction, the student will design, code, test, debug, and document programs using the Java programming language. Implementation and analysis of sets, maps, balanced binary search trees, heaps, hashing and hash tables, graphs and graph algorithms, and efficient sorting algorithms are addressed. Note, this course has proctored exam(s). **OR** COMP 611 - Advanced Data Structures and Programming (4) This course covers key knowledge and skills for advanced software development using the object-oriented approach. The student learns, manipulates and reflects on nonlinear data structures such as trees and heaps. Recursive algorithms, sorting algorithms, algorithm efficiency, and advanced design patterns are addressed. To support the advanced concepts and principles of software development, the student will design, code, test, debug, and document programs with increased scale and complexity using industry's best practices (such as GitHub) and the Java programming language. Major Electives At least 12 credits from the following courses: COMP 325 - Human-Computer Interaction (4) This course covers a broad range of important topics within Human-Computer Interaction and its implications for the design of interactive systems. By understanding the user's viewpoint and technology's effect on people, we can better plan for the selection, design, implementation, and use of technology so that the effects are positive rather than negative. The focus is on the design of interactive systems and human-computer interfaces. The course will cover the current literature and the knowns and unknowns of Human-Computer Interaction and design. The design process is centered on the user and is based on a multidisciplinary approach that synthesizes computer science, cognitive science, and psychology. Human-computer interface designers also use analytical and empirical techniques to assess, predict, and evaluate whether a design meets user requirements. During this course, you will focus on 3 major types of assignments: Written assignments on HCI principles and system design. A project during which you will demonstrate your ability to apply HCI principles to design a software interface. A journal where you will record and reflect on your observations related to your studies in the course. COMP 461 - Enterprise Software Architecture (4) This course reinforces and extends client-server programming concepts to enterprise applications. It introduces Enterprise Java Bean technologies such as JNDI, EJBs and EJB Containers. It explores the current use of XML and XSLT for data representation and communication. The course studies the application of patterns in the design of enterprise architectures. Finally, the course introduces emerging topics related to Web enterprise applications. COMP 471 - Software Testing (4) In this course, we will review the traditional software testing techniques that are applicable to any software product, as well as learn techniques for the paradigm of test-driven development. Continuous delivery and its impact on testing will be discussed. We will also discover how innovative companies are able to build testing and quality into every stage of the development process and deliver a multitude of releases with a relatively small testing organization. We will practice test creation and testing techniques through assignments, individual projects, and group projects. Concepts covered include: test cycles testing objectives testing in the software development process types of software errors reporting and analyzing software errors problem tracking systems test case design testing tools test planning test documentation managing a test group test-driven development principles continuous delivery principles and their impact on testing COMP 480 - Special Topics in Computer Science (1-4) This course introduces students to the Internet of Things (IoT) systems: basic electronics and electrical components for IoT applications, IoT Systems-on-Chips (SoC), and embedded systems. The course provides students with hands-on experience on selected IoT hardware (Raspberry Pi and Arduino), IoT software development in Python and C++, and IoT simulation in TinkerCAD. The course introduces IoT communication protocols (MQTT and COAP) and IoT edge and cloud integration. Students implement multiple labs and one capstone project to demonstrate mastering of the course concepts and skills. COMP 486 - Object-Oriented Analysis & Design (4) This course studies the process of designing software systems both from the view of process and from the view of requirements, analysis and the synthesis of a viable software design. It builds on the concepts from the programming sequence to examine the aspects of good design practice. DATA 300 - Introduction to Analytics (4) This course introduces the fundamentals of Business and Data Analytics. Students will learn business problem framing, data wrangling, descriptive and inferential statistics, data visualization, and data storytelling in analytics. DATA 310 - Data Visualization (4) This course introduces data visualization fundamentals using the leading visualization tools in the industry and focuses on project-based learning. Students will learn how to develop dashboards and discover insight effectively based on data. DATA 400 - Principles of Machine Learning (4) Students will learn the basic concepts behind major machine learning algorithms, the essential steps for creating a typical machine learning model, the strengths and weaknesses of different algorithms, and the model evaluation using different performance metrics. Eventually students will be able to build a prediction model by machine learning algorithm using Python language. The differences between Java and Python will be reviewed. The common problems in practical machine learning exercises and their solutions also will be discussed. MIS 310 - Info Systems Architecture & Technology (4) This course provides a conceptual survey of general systems theory followed by a conceptual and technological survey of the structure of distributed information systems architectures, operating systems, network operating systems, peripheral technology and user interfaces. Interoperability between these architectural components will be explored and current technology and trends in each architectural element will be reviewed. This course will de-emphasize, although not ignore, mainframe architectures in favor of information architectures more applicable to client/server computing. The various interacting categories of client/server computing as well as the benefits and implications of such a system will be fully explored. WEBD 325 - Mobile Programming (4) This course covers the fundamentals of mobile app programming for mobile devices, including smartphones and tablets as well as providing a survey of current mobile platforms, mobile application development environments, and mobile device input and output methods. Students will design and build a variety of Apps throughout the course to reinforce learning and to develop real competency. BUSA 350 - Principles of Analytics Modeling (4) This course introduces the principles of analytics modeling. Students will learn exploratory data analytics, regression, classification, clustering, model interpretation, and model evaluation. CYSC 300 - Information Assurance (4) In a highly connected, data intensive, and cost-focused business environment, the practice of information security is not a business advantage; it is a customer requirement. Malware and exploits including ransomware, viruses, trojans, denial of service attacks, phishing, and even Wiki leaks have become headline news. Failure to insure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data costs companies millions, if not billions of dollars in legal settlements, lost business, and trade secrets. In this course, you will get an overview of information security principles and practices, including security models, risk management, access controls, intrusion detection and prevention (IDS/IPS), cryptography, software vulnerabilities, and ethical issues. Subsequent courses expand on this foundational material in much greater depth. Note, this course has proctored exam(s). CYSC 400 - Application Security (4) Software vulnerabilities, especially those that compromise personal or financial data, are appallingly common. Nearly every major software company has dealt with the fallout of a major incident due to vulnerabilities in their products. Developing correct - let alone secure - software is very difficult. Yet users and executives expect it. In this course, you will learn about the typical development mistakes that lead to application-level security issues as well as how to defend against each.. Students will explore the Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP) top 10 security vulnerabilities. Topics include unchecked user input, injection, fuzzing, CSRF, XSS, cryptography, CAPTCHA, configuration errors, authentication, and authorization. Note, this course has proctored exam(s). CLOUD 320 - AWS Cloud Practitioner (4) This course introduces students to the basic understanding of the AWS Cloud platform and the economics and essentials of the AWS Cloud. Also, it introduces students to basic models for cloud deployment, operations, and security. This course addresses basic business aspects of AWS cloud computing including billing, licensing, and pricing models. The course matches the ?AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner? certification from Amazon Web Services. CLOUD 340 - AWS Solutions Architect (4) This course introduces the students to the knowledge and skills required to design, plan, and scale AWS implementations. The course provides introductory experience designing available, cost-effective, fault-tolerant, and scalable distributed systems on AWS. This course provides students with implementation guidance based on best practices for an organization throughout the lifecycle of a project. The course focuses on various AWS topics including cost-effective storage solutions, secure access to AWS resources, high-performing databases, and network solutions for a workload. CLOUD 360 - DevOps and IT Automation (4) This course is designed to equip students with the skills needed to automate the provisioning, deployment, configuration, and management of cloud-based IT infrastructure by focusing on practical skills and hands-on experience using popular tools such as cloud-init, Terraform, Ansible, and Git. In addition, students will build continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines to manage, build, and deploy applications within that managed infrastructure. CLOUD 460 - Containers and Orchestration (4) This course introduces containers and orchestration on Docker and Kubernetes systems. It introduces students to Docker basics (docker run, docker-compose), storage and volumes, image creation, management, and registries, networking and security, scaling stateless containers for dynamic workloads, and Docker swarm. It also introduces Kubernetes systems, installation, management, and features. This course provides students with hands-on experience with candidate containers and orchestration tools and systems. University Electives 22 credits from the following types of courses: Any undergraduate courses offered by the University except developmental education courses. Optional Focus Areas Students may complete a focus area to fulfill the Major Area Elective requirement. **OR** **Software Architecture and Engineering:** MIS 310 - Info Systems Architecture & Technology (4) This course provides a conceptual survey of general systems theory followed by a conceptual and technological survey of the structure of distributed information systems architectures, operating systems, network operating systems, peripheral technology and user interfaces. Interoperability between these architectural components will be explored and current technology and trends in each architectural element will be reviewed. This course will de-emphasize, although not ignore, mainframe architectures in favor of information architectures more applicable to client/server computing. The various interacting categories of client/server computing as well as the benefits and implications of such a system will be fully explored. COMP 461 - Enterprise Software Architecture (4) This course reinforces and extends client-server programming concepts to enterprise applications. It introduces Enterprise Java Bean technologies such as JNDI, EJBs and EJB Containers. It explores the current use of XML and XSLT for data representation and communication. The course studies the application of patterns in the design of enterprise architectures. Finally, the course introduces emerging topics related to Web enterprise applications. COMP 486 - Object-Oriented Analysis & Design (4) This course studies the process of designing software systems both from the view of process and from the view of requirements, analysis and the synthesis of a viable software design. It builds on the concepts from the programming sequence to examine the aspects of good design practice. COMP 471 - Software Testing (4) In this course, we will review the traditional software testing techniques that are applicable to any software product, as well as learn techniques for the paradigm of test-driven development. Continuous delivery and its impact on testing will be discussed. We will also discover how innovative companies are able to build testing and quality into every stage of the development process and deliver a multitude of releases with a relatively small testing organization. We will practice test creation and testing techniques through assignments, individual projects, and group projects. Concepts covered include: test cycles testing objectives testing in the software development process types of software errors reporting and analyzing software errors problem tracking systems test case design testing tools test planning test documentation managing a test group test-driven development principles continuous delivery principles and their impact on testing **OR** **Data Analytics:** DATA 300 - Introduction to Analytics (4) This course introduces the fundamentals of Business and Data Analytics. Students will learn business problem framing, data wrangling, descriptive and inferential statistics, data visualization, and data storytelling in analytics. DATA 310 - Data Visualization (4) This course introduces data visualization fundamentals using the leading visualization tools in the industry and focuses on project-based learning. Students will learn how to develop dashboards and discover insight effectively based on data. DATA 400 - Principles of Machine Learning (4) Students will learn the basic concepts behind major machine learning algorithms, the essential steps for creating a typical machine learning model, the strengths and weaknesses of different algorithms, and the model evaluation using different performance metrics. Eventually students will be able to build a prediction model by machine learning algorithm using Python language. The differences between Java and Python will be reviewed. The common problems in practical machine learning exercises and their solutions also will be discussed. BUSA 350 - Principles of Analytics Modeling (4) This course introduces the principles of analytics modeling. Students will learn exploratory data analytics, regression, classification, clustering, model interpretation, and model evaluation. **OR** **Web and Mobile Development:** COMP 325 - Human-Computer Interaction (4) This course covers a broad range of important topics within Human-Computer Interaction and its implications for the design of interactive systems. By understanding the user's viewpoint and technology's effect on people, we can better plan for the selection, design, implementation, and use of technology so that the effects are positive rather than negative. The focus is on the design of interactive systems and human-computer interfaces. The course will cover the current literature and the knowns and unknowns of Human-Computer Interaction and design. The design process is centered on the user and is based on a multidisciplinary approach that synthesizes computer science, cognitive science, and psychology. Human-computer interface designers also use analytical and empirical techniques to assess, predict, and evaluate whether a design meets user requirements. During this course, you will focus on 3 major types of assignments: Written assignments on HCI principles and system design. A project during which you will demonstrate your ability to apply HCI principles to design a software interface. A journal where you will record and reflect on your observations related to your studies in the course. WEBD 325 - Mobile Programming (4) This course covers the fundamentals of mobile app programming for mobile devices, including smartphones and tablets as well as providing a survey of current mobile platforms, mobile application development environments, and mobile device input and output methods. Students will design and build a variety of Apps throughout the course to reinforce learning and to develop real competency. COMP 486 - Object-Oriented Analysis & Design (4) This course studies the process of designing software systems both from the view of process and from the view of requirements, analysis and the synthesis of a viable software design. It builds on the concepts from the programming sequence to examine the aspects of good design practice. COMP 471 - Software Testing (4) In this course, we will review the traditional software testing techniques that are applicable to any software product, as well as learn techniques for the paradigm of test-driven development. Continuous delivery and its impact on testing will be discussed. We will also discover how innovative companies are able to build testing and quality into every stage of the development process and deliver a multitude of releases with a relatively small testing organization. We will practice test creation and testing techniques through assignments, individual projects, and group projects. Concepts covered include: test cycles testing objectives testing in the software development process types of software errors reporting and analyzing software errors problem tracking systems test case design testing tools test planning test documentation managing a test group test-driven development principles continuous delivery principles and their impact on testing **OR** **Software Development Security:** MIS 310 - Info Systems Architecture & Technology (4) This course provides a conceptual survey of general systems theory followed by a conceptual and technological survey of the structure of distributed information systems architectures, operating systems, network operating systems, peripheral technology and user interfaces. Interoperability between these architectural components will be explored and current technology and trends in each architectural element will be reviewed. This course will de-emphasize, although not ignore, mainframe architectures in favor of information architectures more applicable to client/server computing. The various interacting categories of client/server computing as well as the benefits and implications of such a system will be fully explored. COMP 471 - Software Testing (4) In this course, we will review the traditional software testing techniques that are applicable to any software product, as well as learn techniques for the paradigm of test-driven development. Continuous delivery and its impact on testing will be discussed. We will also discover how innovative companies are able to build testing and quality into every stage of the development process and deliver a multitude of releases with a relatively small testing organization. We will practice test creation and testing techniques through assignments, individual projects, and group projects. Concepts covered include: test cycles testing objectives testing in the software development process types of software errors reporting and analyzing software errors problem tracking systems test case design testing tools test planning test documentation managing a test group test-driven development principles continuous delivery principles and their impact on testing CYSC 300 - Information Assurance (4) In a highly connected, data intensive, and cost-focused business environment, the practice of information security is not a business advantage; it is a customer requirement. Malware and exploits including ransomware, viruses, trojans, denial of service attacks, phishing, and even Wiki leaks have become headline news. Failure to insure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data costs companies millions, if not billions of dollars in legal settlements, lost business, and trade secrets. In this course, you will get an overview of information security principles and practices, including security models, risk management, access controls, intrusion detection and prevention (IDS/IPS), cryptography, software vulnerabilities, and ethical issues. Subsequent courses expand on this foundational material in much greater depth. Note, this course has proctored exam(s). CYSC 400 - Application Security (4) Software vulnerabilities, especially those that compromise personal or financial data, are appallingly common. Nearly every major software company has dealt with the fallout of a major incident due to vulnerabilities in their products. Developing correct - let alone secure - software is very difficult. Yet users and executives expect it. In this course, you will learn about the typical development mistakes that lead to application-level security issues as well as how to defend against each.. Students will explore the Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP) top 10 security vulnerabilities. Topics include unchecked user input, injection, fuzzing, CSRF, XSS, cryptography, CAPTCHA, configuration errors, authentication, and authorization. Note, this course has proctored exam(s). **OR** **Cloud Computing:** CLOUD 320 - AWS Cloud Practitioner (4) This course introduces students to the basic understanding of the AWS Cloud platform and the economics and essentials of the AWS Cloud. Also, it introduces students to basic models for cloud deployment, operations, and security. This course addresses basic business aspects of AWS cloud computing including billing, licensing, and pricing models. The course matches the ?AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner? certification from Amazon Web Services. CLOUD 340 - AWS Solutions Architect (4) This course introduces the students to the knowledge and skills required to design, plan, and scale AWS implementations. The course provides introductory experience designing available, cost-effective, fault-tolerant, and scalable distributed systems on AWS. This course provides students with implementation guidance based on best practices for an organization throughout the lifecycle of a project. The course focuses on various AWS topics including cost-effective storage solutions, secure access to AWS resources, high-performing databases, and network solutions for a workload. CLOUD 360 - DevOps and IT Automation (4) This course is designed to equip students with the skills needed to automate the provisioning, deployment, configuration, and management of cloud-based IT infrastructure by focusing on practical skills and hands-on experience using popular tools such as cloud-init, Terraform, Ansible, and Git. In addition, students will build continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines to manage, build, and deploy applications within that managed infrastructure. CLOUD 460 - Containers and Orchestration (4) This course introduces containers and orchestration on Docker and Kubernetes systems. It introduces students to Docker basics (docker run, docker-compose), storage and volumes, image creation, management, and registries, networking and security, scaling stateless containers for dynamic workloads, and Docker swarm. It also introduces Kubernetes systems, installation, management, and features. This course provides students with hands-on experience with candidate containers and orchestration tools and systems. Additional Requirements All students are required to pass College Writing (ENG 120), and either Basic Learning Strategies (PF 121) or Learning Strategies (PF 321) prior to enrolling in any course at the 200 level or above. Students who enroll at Franklin with 30 or fewer hours of transfer credit are required to pass PF 121 Basic Learning Strategies in place of PF 321 Learning Strategies. Interpersonal Communication (COMM 150) or Speech Communication (SPCH 100) must be taken prior to enrolling in any course at the 300 level or above. Students must also meet the University algebra competency requirement. Academic Minors Personalize your degree with a minor. Explore how adding one can expand your skills, deepen your expertise, and strengthen your skill and experience. [Learn More](https://www.franklin.edu/degrees/minors) In today's dynamic work environments, adaptive professionals thrive. A microcredential - either as a stand-alone course or integrated into your degree program - is a short, skill-specific recognition that enables you to demonstrate your competency in a distinct area. Like Franklin's degree programs, microcredentials are aligned with market and industry demand to ensure what you learn can be put to use right away. Microcredentials are easily shared via digital badges and can be stacked to create a unique portfolio of in-demand skills. Tuition Costs | 2025 - 2026 Tuition | Cost Per Credit | |---|---| | Standard tuition | \$398 | | B.S. in Nursing | \$298 | | Current service members | \$250 | | International students (Nonresident Alien) | \$526 | ### See How Franklin Compares **67%** LESS IN TUITION For students taking 31 credits per year, Franklin University’s undergraduate tuition for the 2023-2024 academic year is \$12,338. According to [Collegeboard.org](https://trends.collegeboard.org/college-pricing/figures-tables/average-published-undergraduate-charges-sector-2017-18), that's about 67% less than the national average private, nonprofit four-year college tuition of \$38,070. [Compare Franklin](https://www.franklin.edu/tuition-financial-aid/tuition-comparison) Program Learning Outcomes A learning outcome map functions as a roadmap to help guide students' progress through their program of study. Click [HERE](https://outcomes.franklin.edu/os/php/programOutcomes/COMPB?displayMode=X) to view the B.S. Computer Science matrix. Degree Requirements 1\. To be awarded an undergraduate degree, students must: - Successfully complete all courses required in the major program, including: - General Education - Business or Professional Core - Major Area and Elective Courses - Technical transfer credit (for specific degree completion programs only) 2\. Meet these grade point average (GPA) requirements: - All students must attain a minimum Franklin University cumulative GPA of 2.00 - All students must attain a minimum GPA of 2.25 in the major area, and each major area course must be completed with a grade of “C” or better to count toward degree requirements 3\. Complete the residency requirement - Students seeking a bachelor’s degree must complete a minimum of 30 credit hours at Franklin University to be eligible for a degree. Students seeking an associate’s degree must earn 15 credit hours overall in residence at Franklin University to be eligible for a degree. 4\. Complete the payment of all requisite tuition and fees 5\. Not be under disciplinary dismissal due to academic dishonesty or a violation of the Student Code of Conduct *Program Chairs and Academic Advisors are available for consultation to provide information and guidance regarding the selection of courses, the accuracy of schedules, and the transfer process. However, students are responsible for understanding and meeting the degree requirements of their major program or degree and for planning schedules accordingly.* ### Overall Residency Requirements Students seeking a bachelor’s degree must complete a minimum of 30 credit hours at Franklin University to be eligible for a degree. Students seeking an associate’s degree must earn 20 credit hours overall in residence at Franklin University to be eligible for a degree. ### Course Level Requirements A student must have 40 credit hours overall that are equivalent to 300/400 level Franklin University courses for a bachelor’s degree. A student must have a minimum of 12 credit hours of courses that are equivalent to 200 level or above for an associate’s degree. ### Business Core Requirements Majors that have Business Core requirements are Accounting, Applied Management, Business Administration, Business Economics, Business Forensics, Energy Management, Entrepreneurship, Financial Management, Financial Planning, Forensic Accounting, Human Resources Management, Information Systems Auditing, Logistics Management, Management & Leadership, Marketing, Operations & Supply Chain Management, and Risk Management & Insurance. The Business Core is the foundation of the related academic disciplines appropriate for a baccalaureate degree in business. The purpose of the Business Core is to provide students with a conceptual understanding of organizations, how the functional areas interrelate to achieve organizational goals, and how to apply professional decision-making competencies and technical skills in today’s environment. After completing the Business Core, graduates will be able to: - analyze an organization’s accounting information in order to develop sound business decisions - identify and apply valuation models relevant to an organization’s financial decisions - identify the impact of forces influencing the major functional areas of business (e.g., ethical, legal, technological, economic, global and social) - apply marketing activities to the delivery of goods and services in business-to-business and business-to-consumer markets - apply interpersonal and resource management skills to enhance business success Business Principles (BSAD 110) is a Business Core prerequisite. Transfer students with the equivalent of four business courses are not required to take Business Principles. ### Major Area Requirements A student must have 20 credit hours in the major area that are equivalent to 300/400 major level Franklin courses for a bachelor’s degree. A student must have 12 hours of major area courses that are equivalent to 200 level or above for an associate’s degree. A minimum 2.25 GPA is required in the major area for students enrolled in either the associate’s or bachelor’s degree programs, and each major course must be completed with a grade of “C” or better to count toward degree requirements. ### Capstone Requirement Every major has a capstone experience for which credit cannot be transferred into the University. This is a Franklin course designed to integrate and assess the learning outcomes specific to each major as a whole. This course should be taken as the last major course. If, given the academic scheduling process and the student’s projected graduation date, this is not possible, then the student should have Senior Standing (90 or more credit hours), plus the skill-based General Education courses (COMM, SPCH, WRIT, MATH, COMP), all business or professional core courses, and the capstone prerequisite courses. ### Subsequent Degree Requirements Students pursuing subsequent bachelor’s degrees must earn in residency at Franklin University a minimum of 30 credit hours at the 200 level or above, of which a minimum of 16 credit hours must be major area courses equivalent to 300/400 level courses. ### Additional Degree Requirements Students seeking an additional bachelor’s (or associate’s) degree must successfully complete a minimum of 30 credit hours (including the major requirements) beyond the first bachelor’s (or associate’s) degree. (See the “Subsequent Degree” section of the Academic Bulletin.) ### Transfer Credit Transfer credit and credit awarded on standardized exams, proficiency exams or portfolio credit awarded by another institution will not count toward the residency requirement at Franklin University. Credit awarded based on proficiency examination or portfolio evaluation conducted by Franklin University may apply as appropriate major area credit, but will not reduce the hours required toward the residency requirement. Admission Requirements A student who meets at least one of the following criteria is eligible for admission as a degree-seeking student: - Has provided official documentation of graduation from an accredited high school or its equivalent (see Documentation Required below), or - Has an associate, bachelor or master’s degree from an institutionally (formerly regionally) accredited institution of higher education, an institution recognized as a candidate for accreditation, or an institution recognized by the Council of Higher Education Accreditation **Documentation Required** 1. Documentation of high school graduation or equivalence - required for applicants who are transferring fewer than 60 semester hours that apply towards a Franklin degree. 2. If the student has transferable hours of 60 credit hours or more from an institutionally (formerly regionally) accredited institution of higher education, then they will not have to provide a high school diploma or equivalence. Acceptable forms of documentation of high school graduation or high school equivalence for undergraduate admission must include one of the following: - Official high school transcript listing the date of graduation - Official GED certificate - Official documentation of having passed a State High School Equivalency examination - Official documentation of a home school completion certificate/transcript - Official transcripts from all educational institutions (college, universities, professional schools, etc.) previously enrolled in, regardless if credit was earned. A student classified as degree seeking will not be permitted to register for courses until all transcripts are received and placement tests completed (see specific requirements under “Placement Testing”). **Admission Process** Admission procedures should be started early to maximize scheduling options and financial planning. Learn more about the [undergraduate admission process.](https://www.franklin.edu/admissions/undergraduate-students) **English Language Proficiency Requirements** Prospective undergraduate students must demonstrate English language proficiency. A student who meets at least one of the following criteria is eligible for admission as a degree-seeking student: - The applicant is a citizen of a country where English is the primary language for education. A list of these countries can be found below. - The applicant has provided official documentation that meets Franklin graduate admission requirements from an institution in which English is the medium of instruction. - The applicant has submitted an official score report meeting the minimum requirements for admission (see Minimum Scores below) from one of the following exams approved by Franklin University: Accuplacer ESL (See Placement Testing), Cambridge English Qualifications, Duolingo English Test (DET), International English Language Testing System Academic (IELTS), Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic), Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). ). Other officially recognized exams may also be considered. English proficiency scores must be less than two years old. | | | | | | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Accuplacer ESL** | **DET** | **IELTS** | **PTEA** | **TOEFL IBT** | | Reading 95 | \- | Reading 5.5 | \- | Reading 19/30 | | Writing 5 | \- | Writing 5.5 | \- | Writing 19/30 | | Listening 90 | \- | Listening 5.5 | \- | Listening 19/30 | | Sentence Meaning 95 | \- | Speaking 5.5 | \- | Speaking 19/30 | | Overall 285 | Overall 100 | Overall 5.5 | Overall 53 | Overall 75 | Students applying for admission to undergraduate programs to be attended from outside the U.S. or offered through Global Partnerships abroad must meet the minimum requirements for admission (see Minimum Scores below) from one of the following exams approved by Franklin University: Accuplacer ESL\*, Duolingo English Test (DET), International English Language Testing System Academic (IELTS), Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE A), Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Other officially recognized exams may also be considered. English proficiency scores must be less than two years old. | | | | | | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Accuplacer ESL** | **DET** | **IELTS** | **PTEA** | **TOEFL IBT** | | Reading 95 | \- | Reading 5.5 | \- | Reading 19/30 | | Writing 5 | \- | Writing 5.5 | \- | Writing 19/30 | | Overall 100 | Overall 100 | Overall 5.5 | Overall 53 | Overall 75 | \*ACCUPLACER Assessments for Admission: - Prospective students may demonstrate English language proficiency through the ACCUPLACER ESL® examinations administered by Franklin University. The ACCUPLACER ESL® suite of examinations are internet-based, computer-adaptive assessments designed to properly assess students’ English language competencies. - There are no fees for initial attempts at the ACCUPLACER ESL® examinations if they test at Franklin University Testing Center or through Franklin’s online proctoring provider. Students are only responsible for any fees incurred for retake examinations. - Students who do not meet the minimum score requirements may retake the examination(s), but not more than twice within a two-week period. If students take the exam twice within two weeks, subsequent examination retakes will be considered only after a three-month waiting period from the original test date. Passing scores will remain valid with Franklin University for a period of two years from the original test date. - All ACCUPLACER examinations must be administered by an ACCUPLACER approved proctor that meets specific criteria, as defined by our proctor expectations and Accuplacer. Proctors must be a Franklin University proctor, an ACCUPLACER remote test network proctor, or ProctorU. For additional information, contact [testing@franklin.edu](mailto:testing@franklin.edu) Program Advisory Board The University employs a team approach to planning, developing and maintaining its academic curriculum. An essential element of this process – and a key to the institution’s quality assurance practices – is the Program Advisory Board (and the associated Alumni Advisory Board). A diverse array of business and industry leaders make up these discipline-specific boards that provide guidance on theory-to-practice ideas, global business perspectives, and emerging topics in the field. Each academic year, Program Advisory Boards meet with Division Chairs and faculty for lively and engaged conversations, thus bringing members’ substantial professional experience and expertise into the classroom. In addition, some Division Chairs elect to engage Program Advisory Board members in the assessment of academic program outcomes. | Name | Organization | Title | |---|---|---| | Herbert Berger | Cardinal Health Inc. | Enterprise Architect | | David Blum | Hylant | Chief Info. + Innovation Officer | | Gary Clark | Columbus State Community College | Principal Investigator, Asst. Prof. | | Sean Erikson | Grange Insurance Companies | VP, Architecture + IT Strategy | | Mihajlo Jovanovic | JP Morgan Chase | Lead Software Engineer | | Perumal Ramasamy | NetJets | VP, Data + Quality Programs | | Srini Ramaswamy | Battelle | Head of Technology | | Gloria Rogiers | Columbus State Community College | Dean | | Paul Varner | Nationwide | Consulting IT Architect | | David Vasquez | Nationwide Insurance | Director, IT Applications | | Bradley West | HMB Inc. | Dir., Project Mgmt. Practice | | Byron White | Chemical Abstracts Service | Software Development Manager | 14% From 2023-2033, jobs in Computer Science are expected to increase by 14% | Occupation | Median Salary (2023) | Job Postings (2023) | Projected Growth (2023-2033) | | |---|---|---|---|---| | Occupation | | | | | | Computer and Information Systems Managers | \$169,520 | 18,129 | 20% | | | Computer and Information Systems Managers Median Salary: **\$169,520** Job Postings: **18,129** Projected Growth: **20%** | | | | | | Job Title | Job Postings | % of Job Postings | | | | IT Directors | 4,947 | 27% | | | | Directors of Information Technology | 3,929 | 22% | | | | Chief Information Officers | 1,502 | 8% | | | | Chief Technology Officers | 1,222 | 7% | | | | Chief Information Security Officers | 1,187 | 7% | | | | Directors of IT Infrastructure | 552 | 3% | | | | Digital Transformation Directors | 567 | 3% | | | | Directors of IT Operations | 521 | 3% | | | | Vice Presidents of Software Engineering | 618 | 3% | | | | IT Associate Directors | 557 | 3% | | | | Directors of IT Security | 310 | 2% | | | | Directors of Infrastructure | 322 | 2% | | | | Directors of Technology Solutions | 361 | 2% | | | | Directors of IT Infrastructure and Operations | 241 | 1% | | | | Directors of Technology | 408 | 2% | | | | Directors of Network Development | 166 | 1% | | | | Deputy Chief Information Officers | 187 | 1% | | | | Chief Data Officers | 217 | 1% | | | | ITSM Managers | 129 | 1% | | | | Infrastructure Managers | 186 | 1% | | | | Skill | Job Postings | % of Total Postings | | | | Computer Science | 8,145 | 33% | | | | Project Management | 7,450 | 30% | | | | Information Systems | 4,066 | 16% | | | | Cyber Security | 3,453 | 14% | | | | Auditing | 3,323 | 13% | | | | Agile Methodology | 3,226 | 13% | | | | IT Infrastructure | 3,118 | 13% | | | | IT Service Management | 2,905 | 12% | | | | Finance | 2,819 | 11% | | | | Business Process | 2,629 | 11% | | | | Information Technology Operations | 2,529 | 10% | | | | Change Management | 2,505 | 10% | | | | Software Development | 2,362 | 10% | | | | Microsoft Azure | 2,326 | 9% | | | | Technology Solutions | 2,301 | 9% | | | | Automation | 2,295 | 9% | | | | Continuous Improvement Process | 2,294 | 9% | | | | Risk Management | 2,186 | 9% | | | | Information Technology Infrastructure Library | 2,148 | 9% | | | | Technical Support | 2,143 | 9% | | | | | Industry | % of Occupation in Industry | | | | | Computer Systems Design and Related Services | 21% | | | | | Management of Companies and Enterprises | 9% | | | | | Software Publishers | 5% | | | | | Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | 4% | | | | | Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services | 4% | | | | | Insurance Carriers | 3% | | | | | Other | 53% | | | | Computer and Information Research Scientists | \$145,080 | 8,719 | 26% | | | Computer and Information Research Scientists Median Salary: **\$145,080** Job Postings: **8,719** Projected Growth: **26%** | | | | | | Job Title | Job Postings | % of Job Postings | | | | Computer Scientists | 3,418 | 39% | | | | Computational Scientists | 1,167 | 13% | | | | Research Computer Scientists | 990 | 11% | | | | Scientists | 741 | 9% | | | | Principal Scientists | 551 | 6% | | | | Cryptologists | 320 | 4% | | | | NLP Engineers | 215 | 3% | | | | Applied Scientists | 225 | 3% | | | | Applications Scientists | 273 | 3% | | | | Associate Scientists | 131 | 2% | | | | Staff Scientists | 153 | 2% | | | | Transformation Analysts | 52 | 1% | | | | Applied Researchers | 61 | 1% | | | | Postdoctoral Research Associates | 44 | 1% | | | | Digital Solutions Directors | 60 | 1% | | | | Computer Scientists/Software Engineers | 99 | 1% | | | | Modeling Analysts | 36 | 0% | | | | Artificial Intelligence Consultants | 63 | 1% | | | | Artificial Intelligence Engineers | 51 | 1% | | | | Speech Language Pathologists | 69 | 1% | | | | Skill | Job Postings | % of Total Postings | | | | Computer Science | 3,587 | 54% | | | | Python (Programming Language) | 2,503 | 38% | | | | Machine Learning | 2,415 | 37% | | | | Artificial Intelligence | 1,982 | 30% | | | | Statistics | 1,513 | 23% | | | | Algorithms | 1,441 | 22% | | | | Software Engineering | 1,325 | 20% | | | | C++ (Programming Language) | 1,231 | 19% | | | | Computer Engineering | 1,136 | 17% | | | | Data Science | 1,097 | 17% | | | | Software Development | 1,054 | 16% | | | | R (Programming Language) | 1,026 | 16% | | | | Data Analysis | 976 | 15% | | | | Natural Language Processing (NLP) | 945 | 14% | | | | Java (Programming Language) | 906 | 14% | | | | Physics | 878 | 13% | | | | Systems Design | 838 | 13% | | | | Programming Languages | 825 | 13% | | | | Deep Learning | 815 | 12% | | | | Project Management | 813 | 12% | | | | | Industry | % of Occupation in Industry | | | | | Federal Government, Civilian | 32% | | | | | Computer Systems Design and Related Services | 21% | | | | | Scientific Research and Development Services | 15% | | | | | Software Publishers | 8% | | | | | Education and Hospitals (State Government) | 7% | | | | | Web Search Portals, Libraries, Archives, and Other Information Services | 3% | | | | | Other | 15% | | | | Computer Network Architects | \$129,834 | 105,281 | 8% | | | Computer Network Architects Median Salary: **\$129,834** Job Postings: **105,281** Projected Growth: **8%** | | | | | | Job Title | Job Postings | % of Job Postings | | | | Network Engineers | 50,590 | 48% | | | | Automation Engineers | 12,009 | 11% | | | | Network Architects | 5,566 | 5% | | | | Network Analysts | 3,829 | 4% | | | | Network Systems Engineers | 2,866 | 3% | | | | Automation Controls Engineers | 3,017 | 3% | | | | Controls Engineers | 3,609 | 3% | | | | Telecommunications Engineers | 2,981 | 3% | | | | Network Specialists | 2,379 | 2% | | | | Cloud Network Engineers | 2,038 | 2% | | | | Principal Network Engineers | 3,074 | 3% | | | | Lead Network Engineers | 2,015 | 2% | | | | Core Network Engineers | 2,161 | 2% | | | | Wireless Network Engineers | 1,708 | 2% | | | | Cisco Network Engineers | 1,409 | 1% | | | | VMware Engineers | 1,215 | 1% | | | | Network Software Engineers | 1,437 | 1% | | | | Storage Engineers | 1,184 | 1% | | | | Network Security Engineers | 1,191 | 1% | | | | Network Automation Engineers | 1,003 | 1% | | | | Skill | Job Postings | % of Total Postings | | | | Network Engineering | 41,616 | 34% | | | | Network Routing | 35,899 | 30% | | | | Automation | 32,996 | 27% | | | | Computer Science | 30,767 | 25% | | | | Firewall | 30,421 | 25% | | | | Network Switches | 26,377 | 22% | | | | Wide Area Networks | 23,236 | 19% | | | | Local Area Networks | 21,175 | 18% | | | | Systems Engineering | 20,598 | 17% | | | | Project Management | 19,072 | 16% | | | | Network Infrastructure | 18,033 | 15% | | | | Border Gateway Protocol | 17,778 | 15% | | | | Python (Programming Language) | 17,441 | 14% | | | | Virtual Private Networks (VPN) | 16,409 | 14% | | | | Network Security | 16,146 | 13% | | | | Networking Hardware | 16,051 | 13% | | | | Operating Systems | 15,457 | 13% | | | | Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) | 15,244 | 13% | | | | Scripting | 14,865 | 12% | | | | Telecommunications | 14,319 | 12% | | | | | Industry | % of Occupation in Industry | | | | | Computer Systems Design and Related Services | 25% | | | | | Wired and Wireless Telecommunications (except Satellite) | 12% | | | | | Management of Companies and Enterprises | 9% | | | | | Employment Services | 4% | | | | | Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services | 4% | | | | | Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | 3% | | | | | Other | 43% | | | | Information Security Analysts | \$120,370 | 63,767 | 31% | | | Information Security Analysts Median Salary: **\$120,370** Job Postings: **63,767** Projected Growth: **31%** | | | | | | Job Title | Job Postings | % of Job Postings | | | | Cybersecurity Analysts | 10,497 | 17% | | | | Information Security Analysts | 9,459 | 15% | | | | Information Systems Security Officers | 12,362 | 19% | | | | IT Auditors | 4,672 | 7% | | | | Cybersecurity Specialists | 4,147 | 7% | | | | Auditors | 5,038 | 8% | | | | IT Security Analysts | 1,751 | 3% | | | | Information Security Specialists | 2,043 | 3% | | | | Security Analysts | 1,405 | 2% | | | | Subject Matter Experts | 1,803 | 3% | | | | Incident Response Analysts | 1,303 | 2% | | | | Security Specialists | 1,462 | 2% | | | | Incident Managers | 933 | 2% | | | | Information Security Officers | 1,103 | 2% | | | | Security Operations Center Analysts | 1,062 | 2% | | | | Incident Response Managers | 934 | 2% | | | | Cyber Defense Analysts | 924 | 1% | | | | Security Operations Analysts | 1,047 | 2% | | | | Cyber Threat Hunters | 785 | 1% | | | | Audit Supervisors | 1,037 | 2% | | | | Skill | Job Postings | % of Total Postings | | | | Cyber Security | 26,550 | 49% | | | | Auditing | 20,508 | 38% | | | | Vulnerability | 16,559 | 30% | | | | Computer Science | 14,760 | 27% | | | | Incident Response | 14,058 | 26% | | | | Information Systems | 12,316 | 23% | | | | Risk Analysis | 12,080 | 22% | | | | Security Controls | 9,556 | 18% | | | | Risk Management | 9,201 | 17% | | | | IT Security | 8,747 | 16% | | | | Firewall | 8,411 | 15% | | | | Security Information And Event Management (SIEM) | 7,969 | 15% | | | | Operating Systems | 7,963 | 15% | | | | Cyber Threat Intelligence | 7,337 | 13% | | | | Project Management | 6,863 | 13% | | | | Linux | 6,666 | 12% | | | | Information Assurance | 6,558 | 12% | | | | Information Systems Security | 5,962 | 11% | | | | Network Security | 5,919 | 11% | | | | Security Requirements Analysis | 5,463 | 10% | | | | | Industry | % of Occupation in Industry | | | | | Computer Systems Design and Related Services | 22% | | | | | Management of Companies and Enterprises | 8% | | | | | Depository Credit Intermediation | 6% | | | | | Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | 6% | | | | | Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services | 6% | | | | | Scientific Research and Development Services | 4% | | | | | Other | 48% | | | | Statisticians | \$104,104 | 18,840 | 30% | | | Statisticians Median Salary: **\$104,104** Job Postings: **18,840** Projected Growth: **30%** | | | | | | Job Title | Job Postings | % of Job Postings | | | | Biostatisticians | 5,456 | 29% | | | | Directors of Biostatistics | 2,290 | 12% | | | | Statisticians | 1,935 | 10% | | | | Biostatistics Managers | 2,344 | 12% | | | | Principal Biostatisticians | 1,063 | 6% | | | | Statistical Analysts | 852 | 5% | | | | Statisticians/Data Scientists | 610 | 3% | | | | Statistical Programming Managers | 718 | 4% | | | | Research Statisticians | 475 | 3% | | | | Mathematical Statisticians | 427 | 2% | | | | Statistical Data Analysts | 370 | 2% | | | | Biometricians | 311 | 2% | | | | Principals | 264 | 1% | | | | Survey Statisticians | 272 | 1% | | | | Statistical Research Analysts | 263 | 1% | | | | Statistical Scientists | 221 | 1% | | | | Research Biostatisticians | 259 | 1% | | | | Statistical Programmers | 235 | 1% | | | | Statistical Programming Analysts | 304 | 2% | | | | Directors of Statistics | 171 | 1% | | | | Skill | Job Postings | % of Total Postings | | | | Statistics | 10,070 | 80% | | | | SAS (Software) | 6,679 | 53% | | | | Biostatistics | 6,621 | 52% | | | | Statistical Analysis | 6,172 | 49% | | | | R (Programming Language) | 5,312 | 42% | | | | Clinical Trials | 5,116 | 41% | | | | Data Analysis | 4,669 | 37% | | | | Statistical Methods | 3,756 | 30% | | | | Statistical Programming | 2,976 | 24% | | | | Pharmaceuticals | 2,919 | 23% | | | | Data Management | 2,671 | 21% | | | | Clinical Study Design | 2,474 | 20% | | | | Python (Programming Language) | 2,401 | 19% | | | | Data Science | 2,388 | 19% | | | | Statistical Software | 2,280 | 18% | | | | Project Management | 2,202 | 17% | | | | Pre-Clinical Development | 2,102 | 17% | | | | Data Collection | 1,891 | 15% | | | | Computer Science | 1,794 | 14% | | | | Drug Development | 1,739 | 14% | | | | | Industry | % of Occupation in Industry | | | | | Federal Government, Civilian | 19% | | | | | Scientific Research and Development Services | 17% | | | | | Education and Hospitals (State Government) | 7% | | | | | State Government, Excluding Education and Hospitals | 7% | | | | | Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | 6% | | | | | Computer Systems Design and Related Services | 6% | | | | | Other | 38% | | | | Computer Systems Analysts | \$103,792 | 100,703 | 14% | | | Computer Systems Analysts Median Salary: **\$103,792** Job Postings: **100,703** Projected Growth: **14%** | | | | | | Job Title | Job Postings | % of Job Postings | | | | Business Systems Analysts | 30,879 | 31% | | | | Systems Analysts | 19,865 | 20% | | | | Technical Business Analysts | 5,633 | 6% | | | | Technical Analysts | 4,287 | 4% | | | | Configuration Analysts | 5,107 | 5% | | | | IT Analysts | 3,240 | 3% | | | | Healthcare Data Analysts | 2,516 | 3% | | | | IT Systems Analysts | 2,435 | 2% | | | | Utilization Review Nurses | 2,902 | 3% | | | | SAP Solution Architects | 1,914 | 2% | | | | IT Business Systems Analysts | 2,284 | 2% | | | | Applications Systems Analysts | 2,612 | 3% | | | | Computer Systems Analysts | 2,869 | 3% | | | | Configuration Management Analysts | 2,480 | 3% | | | | Information Systems Analysts | 2,381 | 2% | | | | Systems Support Analysts | 1,908 | 2% | | | | Configuration Management Specialists | 2,442 | 2% | | | | Utilization Management Managers | 1,950 | 2% | | | | Healthcare Analysts | 1,284 | 1% | | | | Configuration Specialists | 1,715 | 2% | | | | Skill | Job Postings | % of Total Postings | | | | Systems Analysis | 28,296 | 22% | | | | Project Management | 28,075 | 22% | | | | Computer Science | 27,474 | 21% | | | | SQL (Programming Language) | 24,883 | 19% | | | | Workflow Management | 21,669 | 17% | | | | Business Requirements | 21,513 | 17% | | | | Business Process | 20,989 | 16% | | | | Business Systems Analysis | 20,487 | 16% | | | | Data Analysis | 18,907 | 15% | | | | Agile Methodology | 17,671 | 14% | | | | Auditing | 17,603 | 14% | | | | Information Systems | 15,358 | 12% | | | | Process Improvement | 12,768 | 10% | | | | Technical Support | 11,659 | 9% | | | | Automation | 11,073 | 9% | | | | Finance | 10,551 | 8% | | | | Change Management | 9,295 | 7% | | | | Business Systems | 9,102 | 7% | | | | Medical Records | 9,006 | 7% | | | | Business Analysis | 8,693 | 7% | | | | | Industry | % of Occupation in Industry | | | | | Computer Systems Design and Related Services | 23% | | | | | Management of Companies and Enterprises | 11% | | | | | Insurance Carriers | 5% | | | | | Local Government, Excluding Education and Hospitals | 4% | | | | | Depository Credit Intermediation | 4% | | | | | Employment Services | 4% | | | | | Other | 51% | | | | Computer Programmers | \$99,715 | 36,884 | \-4% | | | Computer Programmers Median Salary: **\$99,715** Job Postings: **36,884** Projected Growth: **\-4%** | | | | | | Job Title | Job Postings | % of Job Postings | | | | Programmer Analysts | 11,255 | 31% | | | | Program Analysts | 4,595 | 13% | | | | Programmers | 5,754 | 16% | | | | Statistical Programmers | 2,552 | 7% | | | | Systems Programmers | 1,309 | 4% | | | | SAS Programmers | 949 | 3% | | | | Computer Programmers | 1,256 | 3% | | | | SAS Developers | 723 | 2% | | | | Business Analysts/Programmers | 899 | 2% | | | | Software Programmers | 728 | 2% | | | | Management and Program Analysts | 709 | 2% | | | | GIS Program Managers | 1,254 | 3% | | | | RPG Programmers | 504 | 1% | | | | Scientific Programmers | 593 | 2% | | | | IT Programmer Analysts | 779 | 2% | | | | Programmers/Developers | 462 | 1% | | | | Automation Programmers | 1,048 | 3% | | | | Robot Programmers | 695 | 2% | | | | Scientific Program Analysts | 391 | 1% | | | | Cobol Programmers | 429 | 1% | | | | Skill | Job Postings | % of Total Postings | | | | Computer Science | 9,630 | 28% | | | | SQL (Programming Language) | 8,539 | 25% | | | | Project Management | 5,452 | 16% | | | | Debugging | 4,407 | 13% | | | | Python (Programming Language) | 4,390 | 13% | | | | SAS (Software) | 4,300 | 13% | | | | JavaScript (Programming Language) | 4,086 | 12% | | | | Java (Programming Language) | 3,797 | 11% | | | | C\# (Programming Language) | 3,679 | 11% | | | | Data Analysis | 3,513 | 10% | | | | Software Development | 3,500 | 10% | | | | Automation | 3,096 | 9% | | | | Programming Languages | 2,995 | 9% | | | | Statistics | 2,956 | 9% | | | | Agile Methodology | 2,948 | 9% | | | | Workflow Management | 2,829 | 8% | | | | Information Systems | 2,711 | 8% | | | | C++ (Programming Language) | 2,673 | 8% | | | | Application Programming Interface (API) | 2,667 | 8% | | | | HyperText Markup Language (HTML) | 2,556 | 8% | | | | | Industry | % of Occupation in Industry | | | | | Computer Systems Design and Related Services | 33% | | | | | Education and Hospitals (State Government) | 7% | | | | | Software Publishers | 6% | | | | | State Government, Excluding Education and Hospitals | 5% | | | | | Scientific Research and Development Services | 4% | | | | | Management of Companies and Enterprises | 4% | | | | | Other | 42% | | | | Network and Computer Systems Administrators | \$95,347 | 102,148 | 8% | | | Network and Computer Systems Administrators Median Salary: **\$95,347** Job Postings: **102,148** Projected Growth: **8%** | | | | | | Job Title | Job Postings | % of Job Postings | | | | Systems Administrators | 39,811 | 39% | | | | Network Administrators | 13,740 | 14% | | | | Linux System Administrators | 7,906 | 8% | | | | Windows Administrators | 5,530 | 5% | | | | Linux Administrators | 3,914 | 4% | | | | IT Systems Administrators | 4,276 | 4% | | | | Linux Engineers | 3,115 | 3% | | | | Sharepoint Administrators | 3,107 | 3% | | | | IT Administrators | 3,268 | 3% | | | | Linux Systems Engineers | 2,238 | 2% | | | | Windows Server System Administrators | 2,266 | 2% | | | | Network Systems Administrators | 2,473 | 2% | | | | Computer Operators | 2,121 | 2% | | | | Application Administrators | 1,517 | 2% | | | | Administrators | 1,471 | 1% | | | | Servicenow Administrators | 909 | 1% | | | | Server Administrators | 1,320 | 1% | | | | Cloud Systems Administrators | 1,038 | 1% | | | | Netsuite Administrators | 1,029 | 1% | | | | Unix Administrators | 1,099 | 1% | | | | Skill | Job Postings | % of Total Postings | | | | Operating Systems | 29,292 | 32% | | | | Linux | 28,682 | 31% | | | | System Administration | 23,750 | 26% | | | | Computer Science | 23,506 | 25% | | | | Active Directory | 21,487 | 23% | | | | Scripting | 19,017 | 21% | | | | Windows Servers | 17,236 | 19% | | | | Automation | 16,487 | 18% | | | | Firewall | 13,815 | 15% | | | | Network Administration | 12,879 | 14% | | | | Windows PowerShell | 12,145 | 13% | | | | Microsoft Azure | 11,980 | 13% | | | | Technical Support | 11,710 | 13% | | | | Python (Programming Language) | 11,596 | 13% | | | | Backup Devices | 11,587 | 12% | | | | Network Routing | 11,223 | 12% | | | | Unix | 10,390 | 11% | | | | Network Switches | 10,260 | 11% | | | | SQL (Programming Language) | 9,785 | 11% | | | | Local Area Networks | 9,737 | 10% | | | | | Industry | % of Occupation in Industry | | | | | Computer Systems Design and Related Services | 16% | | | | | Management of Companies and Enterprises | 7% | | | | | Local Government, Excluding Education and Hospitals | 5% | | | | | Education and Hospitals (Local Government) | 4% | | | | | Education and Hospitals (State Government) | 4% | | | | | Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | 3% | | | | | Other | 61% | | | | Computer Network Support Specialists | \$71,531 | 17,149 | 12% | | | Computer Network Support Specialists Median Salary: **\$71,531** Job Postings: **17,149** Projected Growth: **12%** | | | | | | Job Title | Job Postings | % of Job Postings | | | | Network Technicians | 6,727 | 39% | | | | NOC Technicians | 1,757 | 10% | | | | Network Support Technicians | 1,135 | 7% | | | | Network Operations Technicians | 957 | 6% | | | | Network Operations Center Technicians | 863 | 5% | | | | IT Technicians | 415 | 2% | | | | Operations Technicians | 545 | 3% | | | | Technicians | 553 | 3% | | | | Installation Technicians | 525 | 3% | | | | LAN Technicians | 368 | 2% | | | | Service Consultants | 483 | 3% | | | | Computer Network Technicians | 376 | 2% | | | | IT Network Technicians | 308 | 2% | | | | Support Technicians | 236 | 1% | | | | PC Network Support Technicians | 508 | 3% | | | | Network Field Technicians | 278 | 2% | | | | Lead Network Technicians | 434 | 3% | | | | VoIP Technicians | 204 | 1% | | | | Networking Technicians | 223 | 1% | | | | Service Technicians | 254 | 2% | | | | Skill | Job Postings | % of Total Postings | | | | Network Routing | 2,865 | 25% | | | | Network Switches | 2,846 | 24% | | | | Telecommunications | 2,386 | 21% | | | | Local Area Networks | 2,120 | 18% | | | | Computer Networks | 2,058 | 18% | | | | Networking Hardware | 1,993 | 17% | | | | Wide Area Networks | 1,663 | 14% | | | | Operating Systems | 1,471 | 13% | | | | Technical Support | 1,445 | 12% | | | | Network Troubleshooting | 1,355 | 12% | | | | Computer Science | 1,287 | 11% | | | | Firewall | 1,212 | 10% | | | | Network Infrastructure | 1,161 | 10% | | | | Network Support | 1,152 | 10% | | | | Help Desk Support | 1,060 | 9% | | | | TCP/IP | 1,021 | 9% | | | | Peripheral Devices | 908 | 8% | | | | Network Monitoring | 901 | 8% | | | | Issue Tracking | 866 | 7% | | | | Active Directory | 857 | 7% | | | | | Industry | % of Occupation in Industry | | | | | Computer Systems Design and Related Services | 20% | | | | | Wired and Wireless Telecommunications (except Satellite) | 8% | | | | | Education and Hospitals (Local Government) | 7% | | | | | Management of Companies and Enterprises | 6% | | | | | Education and Hospitals (State Government) | 5% | | | | | Local Government, Excluding Education and Hospitals | 5% | | | | | Other | 50% | | | | Computer User Support Specialists | \$59,238 | 211,675 | 11% | | | Computer User Support Specialists Median Salary: **\$59,238** Job Postings: **211,675** Projected Growth: **11%** | | | | | | Job Title | Job Postings | % of Job Postings | | | | IT Specialists | 25,042 | 12% | | | | Desktop Support Technicians | 20,445 | 10% | | | | IT Support Specialists | 16,981 | 8% | | | | Help Desk Technicians | 18,892 | 9% | | | | Help Desk Analysts | 15,486 | 7% | | | | Technical Support Specialists | 15,328 | 7% | | | | IT Support Technicians | 13,411 | 6% | | | | Help Desk Specialists | 11,570 | 6% | | | | Technical Support Engineers | 7,498 | 4% | | | | Service Desk Analysts | 7,911 | 4% | | | | Desktop Support Managers | 6,251 | 3% | | | | Service Desk Technicians | 7,525 | 4% | | | | IT Help Desk Technicians | 7,138 | 3% | | | | Technical Support Analysts | 6,353 | 3% | | | | IT Technicians | 6,005 | 3% | | | | Computer Technicians | 6,147 | 3% | | | | Desktop Support Analysts | 4,704 | 2% | | | | IT Support Analysts | 5,058 | 2% | | | | Application Support Analysts | 4,881 | 2% | | | | Desktop Support Specialists | 5,049 | 2% | | | | Skill | Job Postings | % of Total Postings | | | | Technical Support | 84,195 | 31% | | | | Help Desk Support | 79,700 | 29% | | | | Operating Systems | 60,622 | 22% | | | | Active Directory | 47,418 | 17% | | | | Computer Science | 46,493 | 17% | | | | Peripheral Devices | 38,429 | 14% | | | | Computer Hardware | 38,366 | 14% | | | | Desktop Support | 35,958 | 13% | | | | Issue Tracking | 31,901 | 12% | | | | Microsoft Office 365 | 27,515 | 10% | | | | Project Management | 25,618 | 9% | | | | Microsoft Windows 10 | 24,988 | 9% | | | | Customer Support | 24,247 | 9% | | | | ServiceNow | 23,273 | 8% | | | | Local Area Networks | 21,854 | 8% | | | | Information Systems | 19,343 | 7% | | | | Virtual Private Networks (VPN) | 18,500 | 7% | | | | IT Service Management | 18,336 | 7% | | | | Network Troubleshooting | 18,084 | 7% | | | | End-User Training And Support | 17,126 | 6% | | | | | Industry | % of Occupation in Industry | | | | | Computer Systems Design and Related Services | 22% | | | | | Education and Hospitals (Local Government) | 6% | | | | | Employment Services | 5% | | | | | Management of Companies and Enterprises | 5% | | | | | Education and Hospitals (State Government) | 4% | | | | | Software Publishers | 4% | | | | | Other | 55% | | | [Show More]() Employment outlook data is provided by [Lightcast](https://lightcast.io/) and represents labor market trends in the United States. 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