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BS in Cloud Computing

Area of Study Overview

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The Bachelor of Science (BS) degree with an area of study in Cloud Computing is designed to give students a strong foundation and advanced understanding in information technology/computer science core areas relevant to cloud computing, e.g., networking, security, architecture, and support, while preparing them to begin entry level positions in several cloud computing areas, e.g., SysOps, support, operations, architecture, and development.   Additionally, this area of study will provide students with some of the knowledge and skills that are required for major professional certification exams in the field.

Credit Distribution

I. General Education Featured Courses (46 Credits)

TESU Featured Courses are listed as a guide. Other courses may satisfy the areas and can be viewed on our website under General Education Courses.  For more information see About Our General Education Program.  To plan your program please contact an academic advisor.

A. Intellectual and Practical Skills (15 Credits)

ENC-1010Writing for Success

3
ENC-1020Writing for Success II

3

ENG-2020Technical Communication

3

MAT-1210College Algebra

3

SOS-1100Fact, Fiction, or Fake? Information Literacy Today

3

For all TESU course options that will satisfy this area of the degree, go to Intellectual and Practical Skills.

B. Civic and Global Leadership (9 Credits)

SOC-1010Our Changing World: An Introduction to Sociology

3

ETH-2200Leading the Way: A Path Towards Ethical Leadership

3
POS-1100American Government

3

For additional TESU course options that will satisfy this area of the degree, go to Civic and Global Leadership.

C. Knowledge of Human Cultures (15 Credits)

CRJ-2800Forensic Science

3

HIS-1130American History I

3

FIL-1100Exploring American Cinema

3

Select two featured courses from the list below:
SOC-2910Criminology

3

HIS-1140American History II

3

HUM-1030Introduction to the Humanities III: Music

3

For additional TESU course options that will satisfy this area of the degree, go to Knowledge of Human Cultures.

D. Scientific Knowledge (7 Credits)

CIS-1070Computer Concepts and Applications

3

PHY-1150Physics I with Lab

4

II. Cloud Computing (55 Credits)

PHY-1160Physics II with Lab

4

-Higher-Level Mathematics above College Algebra

3
STA-2010Principles of Statistics

3

CLD-1100Introduction to Cloud Computing

3
CMP-2020Foundations of Information Technology

3

ITS-1500Computer Programming I

3

ITS-1300Database Fundamentals

3

ITS-1400Introduction to Networking

3

ITS-2310Database Programming

3

ITS-2610Linux

3

CLD-2100Operation and Management of Cloud Computing Systems

3
CIS-3010Management Information Systems

3

CIS-3200System Analysis and Design I

3

CYB-4510Cloud Security and Privacy

3

CLD-4100Developing Software for the Cloud

3
CLD-4200Architecting Cloud Solutions

3
CLD-4300AI, Machine Learning, and Big Data in the Cloud

3
APS-4010Current Trends and Applications in Applied Science and Technology

3

III. Electives (19 Credits)

For TESU course options, go to Elective Courses.

TRANSFER REQUIREMENT: TESU accepts credits in transfer from accredited institutions as well as non-collegiate providers. View information and resources on where you may find additional learning experiences.

Total Credit Hours: 120