Statements of Policy - UMUC Europe

UMUC Bachelor’s Degrees
• Design and produce accurate and precise written
documentation in all phases of the system development life
cycle from preliminary feasibility studies to end-user
documentation and manuals.
• Analyze information technology needs from historical and
international perspectives with regard to the advances in
worldwide e-commerce.
Requirements for the Major
A major in computer studies requires 30 semester hours of
coursework in computing subjects, drawn from various disciplines
as appropriate; at least 15 semester hours must be earned in
courses numbered 300 or above and at least 6 semester hours
must be earned in courses numbered 400 or above. Specific
course requirements are listed below.
Computer Studies Coursework (30 s.h.)
Introductory Course (3 s.h.)
Students must choose one of the following introductory courses:
CMIS 102A Fundamentals of Programming I (3)
IFSM 201 Introduction to Computer-Based Systems (3)
Foundation Courses (6 s.h.)
Students must choose two of the following foundation courses:
CMIS 240/241Data Structures and Abstraction (3)
IFSM 300 Information Systems in Organizations (3)
IFSM 310 Software and Hardware Concepts (3)
Programming Language Course (3 s.h.)
Students must choose one of the following programming language
courses (or another suitable programming language course):
CMIS 141A Fundamentals of Programming II (3)*
CMST 306 Introduction to Visual Basic .NET
Programming (3)
*If a student has taken UMUC-Europe’s CMIS 102 (before 1 August
2004), he/she should contact an academic advisor to discuss how best to
proceed.
Supplemental Major Courses (18 s.h.)
Students must choose at least six courses from offerings in CMIS,
CMIT, CMST, CMSC, and IFSM.
Additional Required Course (3 s.h.)
Students must take the following course; credit may be applied to
general education, minor, or elective requirements, as appropriate.
MATH 107 College Algebra (3) or
A higher-numbered mathematics course
Minor in Computer Studies
The computer studies minor complements the skills the student
gains in his or her major discipline by providing a study of the
principles and techniques used in developing computer-related
solutions to practical problems.
Objectives
The student who graduates with a minor in computer studies
will be able to:
• Incorporate relevant theory, techniques, languages, and
systems in developing computer-related solutions to practical
problems.
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• Apply appropriate knowledge, concepts, and principles to
facilitate the management of change in computer technology.
• Use technology to research information and provide a critical
analysis of alternatives to help organizations make informed
decisions.
• Apply standard system practices to the planning,
implementation, management, and evaluation of information
systems in an organization.
Requirements for the Minor
A minor in computer studies requires the completion of
15 semester hours chosen from courses in computer and
information science, computer information technology,
computer science, computer studies, and information systems
management; at least 9 of which must be earned in courses
numbered 300 or above. Courses may not duplicate those used
to satisfy requirements for the major.
Criminal Justice
Students may seek either an academic major or minor in criminal
justice.
Major in Criminal Justice
The criminal justice major focuses on the nature of crime and
the institutions and processes that prevent and respond to crime
in a democratic society. The curriculum covers the study of crime,
law enforcement, corrections, security, and forensics. The
criminal justice major is designed to provide students with a
broad understanding of the criminal justice system, including
criminal law, corrections, law enforcement, and security
administration.
Objectives
The student who graduates with a major in criminal justice will
be able to:
• Analyze the foundations, functions, policies, and procedures
of criminal justice.
• Analyze and describe the agencies of justice and the
procedures used to identify and treat criminal offenders in
various countries.
• Use cost-efficient approaches to meet the challenges
confronting security professionals in dealing with varied and
unpredictable states of national security.
• Articulate principles of effective law enforcement and security
administration.
• Effectively explain criminal behavior, treatment, and
prevention enforcement in written and oral argument.
• Analyze patterns of crime and methods of prevention in
American society and in various other countries.
• Explain the role of the criminal justice system (police, courts,
and corrections) in the administration of justice in the
United States and other countries.
• Understand and apply prevention and treatment techniques
to domestic and international crime problems.
• Critically analyze the theories that seek to explain the causes
of criminal behavior and delinquency.
2004-2005 Undergraduate Catalog