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Computer Information Systems (AA, AS, ATC, CCC, CCP)

Instructional Credentialing Criteria

Academic and Professional Preparation

All degrees and course work must be obtained from regionally accredited colleges or universities.

Palm Beach State

Course Prefix
CTC Status (Designed for Transfer) CNC Status (Not designed for transfer) Requirements
 CAI 4000-3000      Doctorate or Master’s degree in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Machine Learning, Data Science and Analytics or a related field (e.g., Information Technology, Computer or Engineering)

OR

Doctorate or Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Machine Learning, Data Science and Analytics or a related field (e.g., Information Technology, Computer or Engineering) 

 CAI 1000-2000     Master’s degree in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Machine Learning, Data Science and Analytics, or a related field (e.g., Information Technology, Computer, or Engineering)

OR

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Machine Learning, Data Science and Analytics or a related field (e.g., Information Technology, Computer or Engineering)

OR

Bachelor’s Degree in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Machine Learning, Data Science and Analytics, or a related field (e.g., Information Technology, Computer, or Engineering)

AND-Related industry experience required. 

 CEN 3000-4000      Doctorate or Master’s degree in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Machine Learning, Data Science and Analytics or a related field (e.g., Information Technology, Computer or Engineering)

OR

Doctorate or Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Machine Learning, Data Science and Analytics or a related field (e.g., Information Technology, Computer or Engineering) 

CEN2503,
CEN2504,
CGS1100,
CGS2555,
CNT1000 /2000,
COP1000 /2000,
CTS2320,
CTS2334


Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Computer-Based Information Systems (e.g., management, decision), Computer Engineering or Information Technology

OR


Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Computer-Based Information Systems (e.g., management, decision), Computer Engineering or Information Technology

 CNT1000/2000

CTS1000/2000

     Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems (e.g., management, decisions), Computer Engineering or Information Technology Engineering)

OR

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems (e.g., management, decisions), Computer Engineering or Information Technology Engineering)

OR

Bachelor’s Degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems (e.g., management, decisions), Computer Engineering or Information Technology Engineering)

AND-Related industry experience required. 

Other CGS (credit),
CIS,
other CTS


Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Computer-Based Information Systems (e.g., management, decision), Computer Engineering or Information Technology

OR


Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Computer-Based Information Systems (e.g., management, decision), Computer Engineering or Information Technology

CAP,
CET


Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Computer-Based Information Systems (e.g., management, decision), Computer Engineering or Information Technology

OR


Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Computer-Based Information Systems (e.g., management, decision), Computer Engineering or Information Technology

For all Faculty: Ability to demonstrate the use of technology in the classroom; must be able to use the technology required for the assigned course.

Coursework within the degree must reflect competencies in the courses to be taught.

Reviewed/Revised

May 2024        John Hadley