Personnel
Dean: Richard Halterman
Faculty: Harvey Alférez, Scot Anderson, John Beckett, Richard Halterman, Robert Ordóñez, Willard Munger
Program Coordinator: All programs, Richard Halterman
Mission Statement
The mission of Southern Adventist University's School of Computing is to provide an exemplary Christian learning environment that enables students to become Christian computing professionals, who, in addition to being competent in their chosen profession, realize their responsibility to God, church, family, employer, colleagues, and society.
Degrees Offered
The rapidly expanding field of computing continues to demand an ever-increasing number of technically educated people. The type of computer education needed also continues to shift. Computer graduates this year will be taking jobs that were not even available when they entered college four years ago. Southern Adventist University offers several computer curricula designed to meet the needs of students desiring to enter the computing field but coming to the University with a wide-range of interests and abilities.
The B.S. degree in Computer Science is designed to prepare for a wide range of computing professions. Software engineers, software developers, systems analysts, programmer/analysts, network engineers, database administrators, and data specialists are among the professions held by computer scientists. Computer science professionals are distinguished by the high level of theoretical expertise and innovation they apply to complex problems and to the application of new technologies.
The B.A. degree in Computer Science allows students to combine a computing degree with a minor or major in another academic area offering a B.A., for instance English, history, or music. This combination is useful in occupations such as teaching high school.
The B.B.A. in Cybersecurity combines classes in computing, accounting, economics, and business administration. Graduates will be equipped to manage the security of computer systems in a hospital, business, or industry.
The B.S. in Information Technology is designed to prepare graduates who will administer the complex computer systems and networks now common in the business world. It requires a minimum of programming, mathematics, and business courses, while concentrating on the technical issues needed to administer and support modern network computing systems and software.
Assessment
In the last semester of the senior year all computing students will be required to take a written two-hour exam. The results of this exam are used by the School's staff to evaluate class offerings as well as program requirements.
Accreditation
Southern Adventist University has received specialized accreditation for the following computing programs:
- The B.S. in Computer Science program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, www.abet.org.
- The B.B.A. in Computer Information Systems program is accredited through the International Accreditation for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE), Olathe, KS.
Admission
Admission to the School of Computing is required to graduate with a major offered by the School of Computing. Declaration as a major is not the equivalent of acceptance to the School of Computing. Minimum requirements for admission to the School of Computing are:
- Acceptance to Southern Adventist University.
- Complete general education: ENGL 101 and ENGL 102.
- Completion of 6 hours of computer courses required in the major with a grade of "C" or better.
- Earned overall GPA of 2.25 or better.
- Earned School of Computing GPA of 2.25 or better.
- Successful completion of a programming competency examination administered by the School of Computing.
Students pursuing a major offered by the School of Computing should apply for admission at the end of the freshman year. Transfer students will be considered for admission after completing 6 hours of major courses in residence.
Graduation Requirements
- Admission to the School of Computing
- Overall GPA of 2.25
- School of Computing GPA 2.25
Additional Information
School of Computing Probation
If a student's GPA falls below 2.25 in either the major or overall, the student will be placed on School of Computing probation. If the GPA does not improve to 2.25 by the end of one semester on probation, the student must repeat courses in an effort to increase the GPA. The faculty of the School of Computing must approve each probation student's course load before the student may register.
Internship Program
The School of Computing coordinates an internship program that encourages employers to utilize the skills of our students in exciting and productive ways and allows students to take advantage of the opportunities these employers provide. Most of the internships are paid summer internships for which the student may also register to receive academic credit.
Network Usage Policy at Southern Adventist University
Students must comply with the Southern Adventist University Network Usage Policy. A copy of the policy is available from the Campus Card Desk.
Associated Programs
Requirements
REQUIRED COURSES (39 Total Credits) REQUIRED COGNATES (24 - 26 Total Credits) - Course(s):
- Complete 1 of the following:
- Course(s):
- Course(s):
- Course(s):
- Course(s):
GENERAL EDUCATION (39 Total Credits) - General Education requirements
- Minimum 39 credits
EMPHASIS/CONCENTRATION (6 - 9 Total Credits) - Complete at least 6-9 credits in this area
(Select one concentration below.)
ELECTIVES TO = 124 (16 - 11 Total Credits) - Complete at least 16-11 credits in this area
Grand Total Credits: 124
Computer Science (No Concentration) Emphasis
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REQUIRED COURSES (6 Total Credits) - Select CPTR (Computer Science), CPHE (Hardware & Embedded Systems) Electives (3 credits)
- Select CPTR (Computer Science), CPHE (Hardware & Embedded Systems) Electives from courses numbered 300 - 499 (3 credits)
Grand Total Credits: 6
Security Emphasis
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REQUIRED COURSES (9 Total Credits) - Course(s):
- Select 1 course(s):
Grand Total Credits: 9
Web Development Emphasis
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REQUIRED COURSES (9 Total Credits) - Course(s):
- Select 1 course(s):
Grand Total Credits: 9
Sample Degree Plan
YEAR 1 FALL - Course(s):
- Select 3 credits from the following types of courses: R-1 Spiritual Development (RELB 125 or RELT 177)
WINTER - Course(s):
- Select 3 credits from the following types of courses: R-2 Seventh-day Adventist Teachings (RELT 138, RELT 225, or RELT 255)
- Select 3 credits from the following types of courses: IN-9 Stewardship, Business and Economics
YEAR 2 FALL - Course(s):
- Select 4 credits from the following types of courses: IN-7 Natural Science with Lab ( BIOL 151, 152; CHEM 151, 152; PHYS 211, 212, 213, 214, or 221, 222, 223, 224.)
- Select 1 credits from the following types of courses: P-1b Physical Activity
WINTER - Course(s):
- Select 4 credits from the following types of courses: IN-7 Natural Science with Lab ( BIOL 151, 152; CHEM 151, 152; PHYS 211, 212, 213, 214, or 221, 222, 223, 224.)
YEAR 3 FALL - Course(s):
- Select 3 credits from the following types of courses: R-3 Biblical Studies (U.D.)
- Select 3 credits from the following types of courses: IN-6 History (U.D.)
- Select 3 credits from the following types of courses: Electives
WINTER - Course(s):
- Select 1 credits from the following types of courses: P-1b Physical Activity
- Select 3 credits from the following types of courses: CPHE/CPTR Elective (U.D.)
- Select 3 credits from the following types of courses: Electives (U.D.)
YEAR 4 FALL - Course(s):
- Select 3 credits from the following types of courses: CPHE/CPTR Elective (U.D.)
- Select 3 credits from the following types of courses: IN-6 History (U.D., W)
- Select 3 credits from the following types of courses: Electives (U.D.)
WINTER - Course(s):
- Select 3 credits from the following types of courses: IN-10 Aesthetic Analysis (W)
- Select 3 credits from the following types of courses: R-4 Religion Elective (U.D.)
CONCENTRATION IN SECURITY - Select 1 course(s):
- Course(s):
CONCENTRATION IN WEB DEVELOPMENT - Select 1 course(s):
- Course(s):
Grand Total Credits: 124
Requirements
REQUIRED COURSES (45 Total Credits) REQUIRED COGNATES (15 Total Credits) - Course(s):
- Select PSYC (Psychology) Electives (3 credits)
GENERAL EDUCATION (39 Total Credits) - General Education requirements
- Minimum 39 credits
EMPHASIS/CONCENTRATION (3 - 10 Total Credits) - Complete at least 3-10 credits in this area
ELECTIVES TO = 124 (22 - 15 Total Credits) - Complete at least 22-15 credits in this area
Grand Total Credits: 124
Information Technology (No Concentration) Emphasis
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REQUIRED COURSES (3 Total Credits) - Select CPTR (Computer Science), CPTE (Computer Technology), CPHE (Hardware & Embedded Systems), CPIS (Information Systems) Electives (3 credits)
Grand Total Credits: 3
Security Emphasis
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REQUIRED COURSES (7 Total Credits) Grand Total Credits: 7
Web Development Emphasis
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REQUIRED COURSES (10 Total Credits) Grand Total Credits: 10
Sample Degree Plan
Grand Total Credits: 124
Requirements
REQUIRED COURSES (36 Total Credits) REQUIRED COGNATES (9 Total Credits) GENERAL EDUCATION (42 Total Credits) - Minimum 42 credits
- General Education requirements
FOREIGN LANGUAGE (0 - 6 Total Credits) - Complete at least 0-6 credits in this area
(Elementary Foreign Language or two years of foreign language in high school.)
EMPHASIS/CONCENTRATION - Complete at least 0-9 credits in this area
ELECTIVES TO = 124 (19 - 4 Total Credits) - Complete at least 19-4 credits in this area
Grand Total Credits: 124
Security Concentration (Optional) Emphasis
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REQUIRED COURSES (9 Total Credits) - Course(s):
- Select 1 course(s):
Grand Total Credits: 9
Web Development Concentration (Optional) Emphasis
Catalog 2021 — Indefinite
REQUIRED COURSES (9 Total Credits) - Course(s):
- Select 1 course(s):
Grand Total Credits: 9
Sample Degree Plan
Grand Total Credits: 124
Requirements
REQUIRED COURSES (18 Total Credits) - Course(s):
- Select CPTR (Computer Science), CPTE (Computer Technology), CPIS (Information Systems), CPHE (Hardware & Embedded Systems) Electives from courses numbered 100 - 499 (5 credits)
- Select CPTR (Computer Science), CPTE (Computer Technology), CPIS (Information Systems), CPHE (Hardware & Embedded Systems) Electives from courses numbered 300 - 499 (6 credits)
Grand Total Credits: 18
Sample Degree Plan
Grand Total Credits: 18
Requirements
REQUIRED COURSES (19 Total Credits) - Course(s):
- Select 3 credit(s):
Grand Total Credits: 19
Sample Degree Plan
Grand Total Credits: 19