Achieve More. Together. COMPUTER SCIENCE, INFORMATION SECURITY & DATA SCIENCE GRADUATE PROGRAMS Computer Science, M.S. | Information Security – Technical Concentration, M.S. | Data Science, M.S. | Computational Biology and Bioinformatics Certificate | Data Science Certificate Opportunity abounds for those with the skills and drive to advance how we store, utilize and protect information. In today’s data-driven economy, innovations in information security have become key pillars as sources of growth. Large data sets are becoming core assets in organizations. As its importance increases, the need for better systems with improved processes and the ability to work autonomously will become even more important. Those who possess the skills to create these systems, as well as those who know how to analyze and protect information, will be vital to an organization’s stability. At Lewis University, we’ve designed programs that’ll provide you with the technical skills and problem-solving strategies necessary for a wildly successful career. Through our state-of-the-art networking and security lab, latest versions of commercial and open-source software, and reputation for excellence in the industry, we’ve earned national recognition as a Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the National Security Agency (NSA). Coupled with experienced faculty who are experts in their field, we have everything you need to enjoy an enriching career as a graduate of one of the following programs: Earn your degree your way. • Computer Science (M.S.) We know that juggling work, family and education can • Information Security – Technical Concentration (M.S.) be challenging. So we offer adult and graduate programs in evening, online, accelerated and blended (online and • Data Science (M.S.) on-campus) formats at conveniently located campuses* • Computational Biology and Bioinformatics Certificate throughout the Chicagoland area – all designed with • Data Science Certificate you in mind. Our graduate and certificate programs are available online or in a face-to-face classroom format. *Class locations and offerings differ between programs. Questions? Call (815) 836-5610 or e-mail [email protected] 1 MASTER OF SCIENCE IN Computer Science Utilize existing systems to create the technologies of tomorrow. Conduct industry-relevant research that pushes fundamental theories into reality. Technology connects us with the world and presents new opportunities to grow and advance. Those who truly understand its potential are the ones who will push its boundaries, and prepare people and businesses to meet the challenges of tomorrow. With a Master of Science in Computer Science from Lewis University, you’ll have the advanced skills to help redefine how businesses and industries will work through faster systems, advanced algorithms and secure data while creating new career opportunities for yourself. You will learn to: • Develop and implement efficient, scalable and secure software systems • Design, execute and evaluate network- based distributed systems, components and US News & World Report’s ranking of jobs shows applications that interact with their environment that four of the five best STEM jobs are Computer Science positions. And, according to the Bureau of • Evaluate and enhance the security of information Labor Statistics, even at the most highly educated systems against zero-day cyber-attacks end of the employment spectrum for Computer • Create solutions that collect, communicate, Scientists – the role of the Computer and Information visualize, process, store and secure Research Scientists, who require a doctorate or large volumes of actionable data professional degree for entry and perform some • Integrate custom hardware and software of the industry’s most specialized functions – the to create systems that automate and growth rate in new job opportunites is 15%. improve diverse processes • Conduct industry-relevant Computer Science research 2 lewisu.edu In order to ensure your degree program matches your career and professional interests, we offer the following concentrations you can choose from: Software Engineering Intelligent Systems • Develop software for a variety of • Design and implement intelligent platforms and systems systems that perceive, act and learn in • Design data storage systems that meet the response to their environment requirements of a given problem, including • Utilize machine-learning techniques to prescribing the necessary hardware, improve the performance of systems software and communication links • Derive experience-based models for solving problems • Design, implement, document and present a • Integrate software with hardware to create computer system for a particular application autonomous systems that can do useful work • Use today’s popular languages and frameworks • Create secure networks for communicating to create mobile, web and desktop applications measurement data and commands among devices • Create software that performs required computation Cyber Security while minimizing battery usage and processing lag • Identify the risks an organization faces due to cyber Life after Lewis threats and recommend steps to combat them Upon graduation from this program, you can potentially • Create new responses to emerging bring your new skills to the following areas: cyber security problems • Create tools for encrypting data, authenticating • Software Developer users and verifying the integrity of data • Database Designer • Identify components of a modern information • Web Developer system and the threats that challenge security • Network Engineer • Design software and networks that • Cyber Security Engineer resist and mitigate cyber-attacks • Cloud Computing Architect • Reverse engineer malware to determine how to defeat it • Video Game Developer • Extract and examine digital evidence • Simulation Expert from diverse platforms and media 3 MASTER OF SCIENCE IN Computer Science Degree Requirements Degree Offered:Master of Science in Computer Science Total Credit Hours Required: 32-45 I. FOUNDATION COURSES (13) CORE THEORY OPTIONS CPSC-50100 Programming Fundamentals Choose one or two from the list below. You may not take CPSC-50200 Discrete Structures a course for credit if you’ve already taken the cross-listed course or its equivalent. CPSC-50300 Algorithms and Data Structures MATH-51000 Mathematics for Data Scientists CPSC-50400 Computer Architecture CPSC-52500 Encryption and Authentication Systems II. CORE COURSES (14) CPSC-57100 Artificial Intelligence You must take a core curriculum that ensures you are CPSC-61000 Theory of Computation knowledgeable in Programming, Systems and Theory. You CPSC-66000 Programming Languages will take at least one course in each of these three areas and choose one area in which you will take two courses. III. ELECTIVES (15) In addition, you must take the following course within the first 14 credit hours of the program: Choose five courses from the list below. You may choose to pursue a concentration which you will earn by taking CPSC-59700 Research in Computer Science four of your five electives from that concentration’s list. You may not count a course as both a Core Curriculum CORE PROGRAMMING OPTIONS Course and an Elective. You may not take a course for Choose one or two from the list below. You may not take credit if you’ve already taken the cross-listed course or its a course for credit if you’ve already taken the cross-listed equivalent. course or its equivalent. SOFTWARE ENGINEERING CONCENTRATION CPSC-51100 Statistical Programming CPSC-51700 Pervasive Application Development CPSC-51700 Pervasive Application Development CPSC-53000 Data Visualization CPSC-60000 Object-Oriented Design CPSC-54000 Large-Scale Data Storage Systems CPSC-62700 Programming for Penetration Testers CPSC-55500 Distributed Computing Systems CPSC-62800 Programming for Digital Forensics CPSC-57100 Artificial Intelligence I CORE SYSTEMS OPTIONS CPSC-57200 Artificial Intelligence II Choose one or two from the list below. You may not take CPSC-60000 Object-Oriented Design a course for credit if you’ve already taken the cross-listed CPSC-61000 Theory of Computation course or its equivalent. CPSC-61500 Computer Graphics CPSC-51500 Operating Systems and Distributed Systems CPSC-62700 Programming for Penetration Testers CPSC-54000 Large-Scale Data Storage Systems CPSC-62800 Programming for Digital Forensics CPSC-55500 Distributed Computing Systems CPSC-63000 Database Systems CPSC-58000 Communications and Networking CPSC-65500 Cloud Computing and Virtualization CPSC-65500 Cloud Computing and Virtualization CPSC-66000 Programming Languages CPSC-66500 Software Vulnerabilities and Defenses 4 lewisu.edu CYBER SECURITY CONCENTRATION INTELLIGENT SYSTEMS CONCENTRATION CPSC-51500 Operating Systems and CPSC-51000 Introduction to Data Mining and Analytics Distributed Systems CPSC-53000 Data Visualization CPSC-52000 Intrusion Detection, Response and Recover CPSC-55000 Machine Learning CPSC-52500 Encryption and Authentication Systems CPSC-57100 Artificial Intelligence I CPSC-54000 Large-Scale Data Storage Systems CPSC-57200 Artificial Intelligence II CPSC-55500 Distributed Computing Systems CPSC-57400 Natural Language Processing CPSC-56000 Securing Windows CPSC-61000 Theory of Computation CPSC-56100 Securing Linux CPSC-61500 Computer Graphics CPSC-58000 Communications and Networking CPSC-63000 Database Systems CPSC-62700 Programming for Penetration Testers CPSC-65000 Robotics