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Computer Science & Information Technology Programs Overview
Want to enter a high-growth, in-demand industry? One that’s sure to continue to add diverse jobs is the computer and information technology field. With more of our day-to-day lives being managed by technology, the need for these professionals will grow.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics confirms this, projecting a 12 percent growth between 2018 and 2028, which equates to more than half a million new jobs. The median annual salary for these professionals was $86,320 in 2018, far higher than the median annual salary for all other occupations at $38,640.
Professionals with degrees from a reputable university in information systems, health information management and cybersecurity can position themselves for the many occupations in the field.
If you want to enter one of these popular jobs as a newcomer, move into another area of technology or move up in status and salary in an existing discipline, LeTourneau’s Computer and Information Technology courses can provide the knowledge needed to excel in many positions.
A Focused, Hands-on Approach
LETU’s Computer and Information Technology coursework is designed to build students’ confidence and relevant knowledge by putting them in true-to-life situations that reflect issues current and future tech professionals face in the workplace.
The three bachelor’s degrees in computer and technology that students can study at LETU are:
- Computer Information Systems
- Health Information Management
- Cybersecurity
In each degree track, students will be encouraged to push beyond their limits to gain insights that they discover on their own, as a collaborative partner with peers or instructors. Creative and critical thinking, analytical abilities, research, communication skills and cutting-edge tech strategies are among the skills that students will sharpen in LETU’s computer and technology courses.
Tech and Faith
The integration of the Christian worldview into analytical-, technical- and career-focused courses offers a unique advantage to LETU students. When graduates understand how to integrate ethics, compassion and collaboration into a high-tech environment, they become better employees and team members.
LETU graduates are in-demand to many employers and alumni are empowered by making an impact for Christ in every work environment.
If you’re ready to prepare yourself for the dynamic Computer and Technology Information field at LeTourneau University, call 888-776-5166 or email enroll@letu.edu.
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Computer Information Systems (BS)
This degree program is designed to develop a broad range of skills that are essential to providing support in the technology field at large. When you enroll in the online Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems program, you’ll graduate prepared to facilitate organizational goals by planning, designing, developing and evaluating systems and deploying software updates.
To affect solid, streamlined and healthy systems, you’ll learn to apply concepts of best practices in information technology management while working with stakeholders to identify computer information systems and security utilization needs.
The concepts and principles that you’ll learn in this degree program will qualify you to work in computer system design, software publishing, data processing, hosting and other in-demand fields.
The computer information systems program is offered entirely online, via rich, interactive environment that allows you to attend courses and complete assignments according to your schedule.
REQUIRED MAJOR COURSES
- COSC 1303 – Computer Science I
- COSC 2103 – Computer Science II
- COSC 2203 – Data Structures
- COSC 2553 – Foundations of Cyber Security
- COSC 3303 – Computer Architecture
- COSC 3403 – Software Engineering I
- COSC 3503 – Operating Systems
- COSC 3523 – Analysis Of Algorithms
- COSC 3553 – Digital Forensics
- COSC 3603 – Networks And Data Communications
- COSC 3653 – Network Security
- COSC 4203 – Database Management
- COSC 4303 – Software Engineering II
- COSC 4503 – Program Translation
- COSC 4543 – Cryptography & Secure Systems
- COSC 4653 – Advanced Networks
- COSC 4863 – Cyber Security Project
POTENTIAL JOB TITLES
- Information Security Analyst
- Software Security Engineer
- Security Architect
- Information Security Architect
- Information Security Manager
- Cryptographer
- Vulnerability Assessor
- Forensic Expert
- Security Consultant
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Apr. 6
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ACCELERATED COURSES
$375
COST PER CREDIT
Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity (BS)
Advance your tech career and help solve some of society’s most pressing issues by joining the exciting field of cybersecurity.
According to the FBI, more than $1 billion in losses were incurred in 2016 alone as a result of cybercrime. It’s no surprise then, with global spending approaching one trillion, that cybersecurity is one of the world’s most rapidly growing fields.
To help meet this need, LeTourneau University now offers both an on campus and 100% online Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity. Whether you study on campus or on your own time as a busy working professional, you’ll be prepared to step into a high-impact, high-reward career that’s more than just a job. Here, cyber is a calling.
TECH + FAITH AT THE CHRISTIAN POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY
Our cybersecurity program focuses heavily on practical application to prepare you for real-world workplace situations. You’ll learn to protect critical information and defend against threats like industrial espionage, organized crime and terrorism. But we don’t stop there.
Cybersecurity is a field in which integrity is paramount. And at LETU, you’ll learn not only hands-on skills, but also how to live your faith in the workplace as a cyber security professional who safeguards against malicious forces.
INVEST IN YOUR CAREER AS WE INVEST IN YOU
- Record demand: 1.5 million job openings in 2019
- Exceptional return on investment: 2018 median cyber salary is $98,000
- Learn from industry-experienced professionals with decades of experience including a former Fortune 500 security analyst who, like all of our faculty, values one-on-one personalized instruction and mentorship
- Engage with a dedicated academic counselor who will guide your path to graduation
PROGRAM DETAILS: ONLINE
- Flexible, fully online format
- Year-round, accelerated courses
- Course highlights include Network Security, Cryptography & Secure Systems, Digital Forensics and a capstone cyber security project
PROGRAM DETAILS: ON-CAMPUS
- Semester-long courses with professors experienced in the industry
- Course highlights include Security Policy Analysis and Advanced Information Systems Security
REQUIRED COURSES
- COSC 1303 – Computer Science I
- COSC 2103 – Computer Science II
- COSC 2203 – Data Structures
- COSC 2553 – Foundations of Cyber Security
- COSC 3303 – Computer Architecture
- COSC 3403 – Software Engineering I
- COSC 3503 – Operating Systems
- COSC 3523 – Analysis Of Algorithms
- COSC 3553 – Digital Forensics
- COSC 3603 – Networks And Data Communications
- COSC 3653 – Network Security
- COSC 4203 – Database Management
- COSC 4303 – Software Engineering II
- COSC 4503 – Program Translation
- COSC 4543 – Cryptography & Secure Systems
- COSC 4653 – Advanced Networks
- COSC 4863 – Cyber Security Project
POTENTIAL JOB TITLES
- IT Security Specialist
- Network Security Tester
- Information Security Specialist
- Application Analyst
- Systems Administrator
- Network Administrator
- Security Assessment Associate
Apr. 2
APPLY BY
Apr. 6
START CLASSES
5-Week
ACCELERATED COURSES
$375
COST PER CREDIT
Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management (BS)
Data drives effective decision-making and is essential to an ever-changing field like healthcare. The use of data produces better patient outcomes. The Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management degree is designed to give professionals the knowledge to equip them for a career in the healthcare information field.
This online degree program provides opportunities to examine subjects that will be valued in a healthcare environment, including data analytics, technology, management strategies and terminology. Your professors will expose you to examples from real healthcare settings, so you’ll have an advantage over other job applicants.
This coursework prepares you to:
- Utilize best practices in managing healthcare information
- Be prepared to make decisions based on data and health best practices
- Understand the influences that affect healthcare delivery and health information systems
- Think critically and research thoroughly to offer best solutions
- Apply professional, ethical and legal standards to a professional healthcare environment
“My goal for students is always the same – gain the knowledge and apply it. Knowledge unused is nice but useless. Once it is learned, it cannot be unlearned but it can be shelved to gather dust. My goal in teaching a course is to provide information to my students in a way that gives them what they need but I also provide practical ways for them to use it. My favorite expression in class is “Who Cares?” I use this as the jump off point for students to understand that it matters to them in a real-world way and I encourage them to consider how to integrate their Christian principles in the workplace every day.” – Laura K. Neal, D.M.
REQUIRED COURSES
- COSC 1303 – Computer Science I
- COSC 2103 – Computer Science II
- COSC 2203 – Data Structures
- COSC 2553 – Foundations of Cyber Security
- COSC 3303 – Computer Architecture
- COSC 3403 – Software Engineering I
- COSC 3503 – Operating Systems
- COSC 3523 – Analysis Of Algorithms
- COSC 3553 – Digital Forensics
- COSC 3603 – Networks And Data Communications
- COSC 3653 – Network Security
- COSC 4203 – Database Management
- COSC 4303 – Software Engineering II
- COSC 4503 – Program Translation
- COSC 4543 – Cryptography & Secure Systems
- COSC 4653 – Advanced Networks
- COSC 4863 – Cyber Security Project
POTENTIAL JOB TITLES
- Certified Ethical Hacker
- Information Security Assessor
- IT Security Tester
- IT Security Associate
- Network Security Specialist
- Incident Responder
Apr. 2
APPLY BY
Apr. 6
START CLASSES
5-Week
ACCELERATED COURSES
$375
COST PER CREDIT
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT LETOURNEAU UNIVERSITY
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ABOUT LETU
LeTourneau University is named for its founder, R.G. LeTourneau, one of the world’s greatest inventors of earthmoving equipment and was founded in 1946.
Today, more than 1,150 students attend LeTourneau University classes online or at our educational centers in Dallas and Houston and might not step foot onto the university’s beautiful main campus in Longview, Texas unless they come for graduation.
The university has eight schools.
School of Arts & Sciences
School of Aviation & Aeronautical Science
School of Business
School of Education
School of Engineering & Engineering Technology
School of Nursing
School of Psychology & Counseling
School of Theology & Vocation
Currently, LeTourneau University is led by its sixth president, Dr. Dale A. Lunsford, and its board of trustees.
LeTourneau University is an unapologetically Christian university. While it has no direct denominational ties, it welcomes students of all denominations who love and seek after God. It is a place where students have found a deeper relationship with Him, grown in their spiritual walk and discovered God’s purpose for their lives.
YOUR LETU FACULTY
LeTourneau faculty have experience in the disciplines they teach, so they can guide students to transform academic theory into key skills that can be applied to today’s job markets. Our faculty are selected on the strength of their credentials, overall experience, commitment to Christian education and willingness to be accessible to students and support the collaborative academic environment important to hands-on learning.
Glyn Gowing, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Computer Science; Chair of Global Computer Science
Dr. Glyn T. Gowing is an associate professor of computer science and the chair of the global computer science program at LETU. He worked for nearly two decades for a Fortune 500 company as a computer programmer, software developer and security analyst during incident response, computer forensics and other security functions.
Laura K. Neal, DM
Associate Professor of Healthcare Programs
My goal for students is always the same – gain the knowledge and apply it. Knowledge unused is nice but useless. Once it is learned, it cannot be unlearned but it can be shelved to gather dust. My goal in teaching a course is to provide information to my students in a way that gives them what they need but I also provide practical ways for them to use it. My favorite expression in class is “Who Cares?” I use this as the jump-off point for students to understand that it matters to them in a real-world way and I encourage them to consider how to integrate their Christian principles in the workplace every day.
Career Journey
For 20 years, I worked in various leadership roles within the healthcare industry. Before joining academia full time, I owned a consulting business, specializing in operational and financial management for physician practices. I have been teaching online for various universities for 10 years as well as ground campuses in South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Massachusetts and Texas.
ACCREDITATION
LeTourneau University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate, baccalaureate and masters degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, telephone 404-679-4500, at http://www.sacscoc.org for questions about the accreditation of LeTourneau University.
