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School of Computer Science & Engineering

Mission, Programs and Accreditation

The mission of the School of Computer Science and Engineering is to prepare students to become successful professionals across industries utilizing computers and technology for applied solutions, enhancements, and research into new fields. The programs offered emphasize teaching excellence and application of skills that contribute to student development and lifelong learning. The School seeks to contribute to the technical and engineering professions through industry guidance on outcomes and the application of technological advancements in all programs offered.

This newly formed School includes the following programs: AS/BS Information Technology, AS Electrical Engineering Technology, AS Network Administration and Security, AS/BS Computer Science, BS Cybersecurity, MS Information Technology, and all future programs in technology, computing, and engineering.

Computer Science and Engineering are growing fields and are all projected to grow at a faster rate than average employment according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. According to research by the App Economy Report there will be a million unfilled computer science jobs by 2024 and there are already around 150,000 unfilled jobs in data science. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics set the growth of Software Engineer employment at 21% over the next 10 years, some of the highest projections of all employment fields.

The programs in Computer Science and Engineering are designed to provide students with usable, job-based skills in every course. The courses align to the content of competitive certifications whenever possible to provide students with expanded opportunities for employment upon graduation.

These programs fall under ABET accreditation, which cannot be sought until there is at least one graduate for each program for which accreditation will be pursued. These are not part of IACBE. The programs were built to align to the ABET accreditation national standards, but no accreditation is currently held by any of them. The Cybersecurity program was additionally aligned to the NSA standards for academic excellence in addition to the ABET framework.

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PROGRAMS AVAILABLE

  • Data Science Certificate

    • South College Online
    • A short, targeted program in the field of data science, the Data Science Certificate program at South College provides organizations with individuals able to perform advanced data analysis for business intelligence—through evaluation, statistics and the application of extremely large data sets (big data).

  • Software Developer Certificate

    • South College Online
    • Focused on applied skills and designed to promote the development of professional programming abilities, the Software Developer Certificate program at South College helps students develop a foundational understanding of computer operations and components, from software engineering to complex programming techniques.

  • IT Specialist Certificate

    • South College Asheville, South College Knoxville, South College Online
    • IT specialists can deploy and manage equipment and software resources on a network or in a local office. At South College, the Information Technology (IT) Specialist Certificate program includes training for industry certifications leading to employability.

  • Associate of Science in Computer Science

    • South College Online
    • The Associate of Science in Computer Science program is designed to prepare you to evaluate, plan, and configure software solutions that meet business needs, while also equipping you with the strong critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills this fast-paced field requires.

  • Associate of Science in Electrical Engineering Technology

    • South College Online
    • As a graduate of our fully online Associate of Science in Electrical Engineering Technology program, you can learn to work in and drive innovation throughout the industries that fascinate and inspire you.

  • Associate of Science in Information Technology

    • South College Online
    • The Associate of Science in Information Technology degree program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to critically plan, develop, implement, and manage information technology solutions in organizations to meet the needs of users, while understanding the importance of critical thinking, teamwork, and problem-solving.

  • Associate of Science in Network Administration and Security

    • South College Online
    • Earning an Associate of Science in Network Administration and Security degree from South College equips you with the marketable skills necessary to pursue a career in Information Services (IS) or Information Technology (IT). By graduation, you’ll have the ability to set up, configure, troubleshoot, and maintain computer network systems in a wide range of computing environments, as well as implement and monitor computer security measures within these environments.

  • Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

    • South College Online
    • The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science program provides practical, hands-on learning experiences that are designed to equip you with the technical knowledge and critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills necessary to pursue opportunities in today’s ever-changing business and technology environments.

    • CONCENTRATIONS

    • Artificial Intelligence

      • South College Online
      • This Concentration in Artificial Intelligence is designed to build on the general degree program and prepare and inspire students to develop human-minded solutions that integrate human behavior in technological frameworks.

    • Blockchain and Cloud Computing

      • South College Online
      • This Concentration in Blockchain and Cloud Computing is designed to building on the general degree program with focus on the basics of the ever-evolving and in-demand technology needed to store, manage, and process data.

    • Data Science

      • South College Online
      • This Concentration in Data Science is designed to build on of the general degree program while lending a larger focus to data analysis and research, especially utilizing scientific processes and systems to extract insights from data.

    • Mobile and Web Development

      • South College Online
      • This Concentration in Mobile and Web Development builds on the general degree program. You will use critical thinking, teamwork, business analysis, problem-solving, and continuous professional development to focus on implementing technical skills and knowledge to create programs that are user-friendly, accessible, and interactive.

    • Network Security

      • South College Online
      • With a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with a Concentration in Network Security, you will use critical thinking, teamwork, business analysis, problem-solving, and continuous professional development to focus on implementing technical skills and knowledge to real-world IT security infrastructure challenges that often arise in the design, analysis, and implementation of computer networks.

    • Software Engineering

      • South College Online
      • This Concentration in Software Engineering is designed to build on the general degree program and provide practical and stimulating classroom experiences in areas such as foundational problem solving, algorithm development, software applications, and programming using a procedural language.

  • Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity

    • South College Online
    • The Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity program is designed to equip students with a critical understanding of the technological needs, threats, and weaknesses in cybersecurity. With a degree in Cybersecurity, you will focus on implementing those technical skills and knowledge to real-world network security and cryptography challenges that often arise in the design, analysis, and implementation of computer networks.

  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Technology

    • South College Online
    • As a graduate of our fully online Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Technology program, you can learn to work in and drive innovation throughout the industries that fascinate and inspire you.

  • Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

    • South College Online
    • The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology degree program is designed to provide students with the opportunity to advance knowledge and skills needed to critically plan, develop, implement, and manage information technology solutions in organizations to meet the needs of users, while understanding the importance of critical thinking, teamwork, and problem-solving.

    • CONCENTRATIONS

    • Cybersecurity

      • South College Online
      • Our Bachelor of Science in Information Technology program with a Concentration in Cybersecurity will help prepare you to plan, develop, implement, and manage strategic and secure technology solutions for individual users and entire organizations. You’ll explore cyber law and privacy, incident response and investigation techniques, security risk management principles, and system and communication security.

    • Data Analytics

      • South College Online
      • In the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology program with a Concentration in Data Analytics, students focus on how to integrate business concepts with IT methods and tools for large-size data modeling. You will examine areas such as management, predictive analytics, business intelligence, databases, and information system design.

    • IT Management

      • South College Online
      • The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology program with a Concentration in IT Management will introduce project logistics, planning, and risk assessment, as well as the design and evaluation of computer-based systems, processes, components, and programs to meet the changing needs of companies and individuals.

    • Networking

      • South College Online
      • The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology program with a concentration in Networking is designed to prepare students with the skills necessary to configure, plan, implement, and maintain computer networks. The curriculum includes an additional focus on network protocols and algorithms, security techniques and countermeasures, telecommunications processes, and much more.

    • Web Design

      • South College Online
      • The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology program with a Concentration in Web Design is designed to equip you with skills to plan, develop, implement, and manage websites, online applications, and other information technology solutions to support the needs of individual users and entire organizations.

  • Master of Science in Computer Science

    • South College Online
    • The Master of Science in Computer Science program is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in software system design, implementation, management, and maintenance. Additional laboratory experiences include programming, scripting, systems administration, analysis, testing, networking, computing, algorithm evaluation, data evaluation, information management, and data structure construction.

    • CONCENTRATIONS

    • Artificial Intelligence

      • South College Online
      • The Master of Science in Computer Science program with concentration in Artificial Intelligence at South College is designed to prepare students with a computer science background with a strong foundation in software system design, implementation, management, and maintenance.

  • Master of Science in Cybersecurity

    • South College Online
    • At South College, the Master of Science in Cybersecurity degree program is designed to prepare students for cyber warfare through intrusion detection, analysis and lawful countermeasures to protect the data and systems of an organization. The goal of the program is to provide organizations with individuals skilled at penetration testing, vulnerability analysis and threat detection, with a clear understanding of the law and ethics involved in such actions.

  • Master of Science in Data Science

    • South College Online
    • This Concentration in Data Science is designed to build on of the general degree program while lending a larger focus to data analysis and research, especially utilizing scientific processes and systems to extract insights from data.

  • Master of Science in Information Technology

    • South College Online
    • Through completion of the MS in IT, faculty work with you to develop the skills needed to fulfill the demands of a leadership or management position where you’ll be responsible for meeting user needs through the planning, development, implementation, and management of technological solutions.

  • Master of Science in IT Management

    • South College Online
    • At South College, the Master of Science in Information Technology (IT) Management degree program is designed to prepare students to leverage personnel, resources and available technology to meet the demands of professional IT projects. This curriculum is designed to provide organizations with leaders that possess project management skills to analyze, design and deploy IT solutions.

  • Master of Science in Software Engineering

    • South College Online
    • At South College, the goal of the Master of Science in Software Engineering program is to advance student study in the design and construction of software systems. The curriculum is designed to provide organizations with individuals who can analyze a proposed business problem and then suggest and construct a solution based on requirements and constraints.
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