Undergraduate Certificates of Applied Studies
We offer several undergraduate Certificates of Applied Studies (CAS) as post-bachelor’s credentials. Our undergraduate certificates require 18-21 semester hours. No transfer coursework is allowed into CAS.
Our undergraduate CAS in Data Analytics is offered entirely online (effective fall 2022) and requires an earned bachelor’s degree for admission. It’s ideal for students seeking to use data analysis in their current positions and for professionals changing careers into data analysis. Requires 18 semester hours.
Our undergraduate CAS in Information Security is offered entirely online (effective fall 2022) and requires an earned bachelor’s degree for admission. It’s ideal for students seeking to enter the field, professionals changing careers, or as a prerequisite for graduate study in cybersecurity. Requires 21 semester hours.
Our undergraduate CAS in Information Systems is offered entirely online (effective fall 2022) and requires an earned bachelor’s degree for admission. It’s ideal for students seeking to enter the field, professionals changing careers, or as a prerequisite for graduate study in information technology or management. Requires 21 semester hours.
Our undergraduate CAS in Paralegal Studies requires an earned bachelor’s degree for admission. It’s ideal for professionals changing careers into paralegal studies or for those preparing to apply to law schools. Requires 18 semester hours.
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Data Analytics
Certificate in Data Analytics
An earned bachelor’s degree is required to enroll in the Certificate of Applied Studies in Data Analytics. This certificate is offered entirely online effective fall 2022.
Total: 18 semester hours. Numbers after course titles represent semester hours earned.
Required
6 semester hours
- Introduction to Analytics, 3
- Data Visualization, 3
Elective
12 semester hours from the following:
- Data Ethics, 3
- Database Design, 4
- Predictive Analytics, 3
- Big Data Analytics, 3
- Introduction to Business Analytics, 3
- Prescriptive Analytics, 3
- Computer Programming in Java, 4
- Selected Topics, 1-6
- Applied Statistics, 3
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Information Security
Certificate in Information Security
An earned bachelor’s degree is required to enroll in this certificate program. This certificate is offered entirely online effective fall 2022.
Total: 21 semester hours. Numbers after course titles represent semester hours earned.
Required
10 semester hours
- Local Area Networks (LAN), 4
- IT Security, 3
- IT Security Planning & Risk Management, 3
Elective
11 semester hours selected from the courses listed. Only sections of with a security focus will count toward the certificate.
- Systems Analysis and Design, 3
- Digital Forensics, 3
- Database Design/Business Intelligence, 4
- Predictive Analytics, 3
- Data Visualization, 3
- Big Data Analytics, 3
- Introduction to Business Analytics, 3
- Social Engineering, 3
- Computer Programming in Java, 4
- Electronic Commerce, 3
- Cloud Computing: Infrastructure and Services, 3
- Introduction to Ethical Hacking and Pen Testing, 3
- IT Control and Audit, 3
- Selected Topics, 1-6
- Independent Study, 1-6
- Project Management, 3
- Managing IT, 3
- Consulting and Design of Online Systems, 3
- CyberLaw, 3
- Managing Business Processes, 3
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Information Systems
Certificate in Information Systems
An earned bachelor’s degree is required to enroll in this certificate program. This certificate is offered entirely online effective fall 2022.
21 semester hours. Numbers after course titles represent semester hours earned.
Certificate
21 semester hours from the courses listed. Students considering future graduate study should check entrance requirements for several programs before making selections. Graduate programs generally require , , , and/or as undergraduate prerequisites.
- Local Area Networks, 4
- IT Security, 3
- Systems Analysis and Design, 3
- Digital Forensics, 3
- Database Design/Business Intelligence, 4
- Predictive Analytics, 3
- Big Data Analytics, 3
- Introduction to Business Analytics, 3
- Social Engineering, 3
- Computer Programming in Java, 4
- Electronic Commerce, 3
- Cloud Computing: Infrastructure & Services, 3
- Introduction to Ethical Hacking & Pen Testing, 3
- IT Control & Audit, 3
- Selected Topics, 1-6
- Independent Study, 1-6
- Project Management, 3
- Managing IT, 3
- IT Security Planning/Risk Management, 3
- Consulting and Design of Online Systems, 3
- CyberLaw, 3
- Managing Business Processes, 3
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Paralegal Studies
CAS-PS Program of Study
An earned bachelor’s degree is prerequisite to enrollment in this certificate program.
Total: 18 semester hours
Core Courses
12 semester hours
- Paralegal I
- Legal Research and Writing I
- Legal Research and Writing II
- Litigation
Elective
6 semester hours from LA and LAW courses.
- Real Estate
- Family Law
- Evidence
- Torts
- Contract Law
- Environmental Law
- Criminal Law
- Elder Law
- Wills, Trusts and Estates
- Selected Topics
- Business Law
- Constitutional Law
- First Amendment Law
- Social Media Law and Ethics
- Employment Law and Policy
- CyberLaw
- Selected Topics