Course description
This course of study focuses on the acquisition of information systems knowledge and skills. The program is designed for individuals seeking computer skills to increase their job opportunities in their current careers or to pursue new careers. The diploma program also is advantageous to students desiring early entry into the job market, preparing students for entry-level computer positions.
The basic requirement for admission to the diploma program is a high school diploma or its equivalency.
Also available: a Master of Science, a Bachelor of Science, an Associate in Arts, an Executive Graduate Certificate in Information Systems, and an Undergraduate Certificate in Information Systems.
The diploma program requires students to take twelve information systems courses. Within this curriculum, students have the option of choosing an emphasis in:
* Computer Security
* Database Developer
* Database Management
* Homeland Security and Information Systems
* Internetworking Technology
* Networking
* Programming
* Security Administration
* Web Development
The average time to complete this undergraduate program attending on a part-time basis (9.0 credit hours per quarter) is 18 months.
Area 1: Core Component
CIS 110
Computer Programming Design
CIS 111
Introduction to Relational Database Management Systems
CIS 155
Operating System
CIS 175
Introduction to Networking
CIS 210
Systems Analysis and Development
CIS 212
System Modeling Theory
CIS 222
Computer Ethics
31.5 Credit Hours
Emphasis in: Computer Security
CIS 293
Administering Desktop Clients
CIS 333
Networking Security Fundamentals
CIS 417
Computer Forensics
CIS 462
Security Strategy and Policy
SEC 305
Computer Security
Emphasis Total: 22.5 Credit Hours
Emphasis in: Database Developer
CIS 219
Database Management Systems
CIS 276
SQL Programming
CIS 305
PL/SQL Programming
CIS 323
PL/SQL Program Units
CIS 427
Build Internet Applications I
Emphasis Total: 22.5 Credit Hours
Emphasis in: Database Management
CIS 219
Database Management Systems
CIS 276
SQL Programming
CIS 305
PL/SQL Programming
CIS 434
Database Fundamentals I
CIS 444
Database Fundamental II
Emphasis Total: 22.5 Credit Hours
Emphasis in: Homeland Security and Information Systems
CIS 333
Networking Security Fundamentals
CIS 359
Disaster Recovery
CIS 462
Security Strategy and Policy
SEC 310
Homeland Security Organization and Administration
SEC 402
Information Warfare and Homeland Security
Emphasis Total: 22.5 Credit Hours
Emphasis in: Internetworking Technology
CIS 337
Internetworking Basics
CIS 339
Internetworking Design
CIS 411
Advanced Routing
CIS 413
Internetworking Switching
CIS 422
Secure Converged Wide Area Networks
Emphasis Total: 22.5 Credit Hours
Emphasis in: Networking
CIS 293
Administering Desktop Clients
CIS 332
Network Server Administration
CIS 341
Security Design in a Network Server Environment
CIS 401
Network Server Implementation
CIS 409
Directory Services Infrastructure
Emphasis Total: 22.5 Credit Hours
Emphasis in: Programming
Choose 1 of these 2 courses
CIS 276
SQL Programming
CIS 219
Database Management Systems
CIS 242
C++ Programming
CIS 326
Object-Oriented Programming I
CIS 328
Object-Oriented Programming II
CIS 406
JAVA Programming I
Emphasis Total: 22.5 Credit Hours
Emphasis in: Security Administration
CIS 333
Networking Security Fundamentals
CIS 343
Implementing Internet / Intranet Firewalls
CIS 359
Disaster Recovery
CIS 417
Computer Forensics
CIS 419
Database Security
Emphasis Total: 22.5 Credit Hours
Emphasis in: Web Development
Choose 1 of these 2 courses
CIS 276
SQL Programming
CIS 219
Database Management Systems
CIS 209
Web Page Development I
CIS 309
Web Page Development II
CIS 340
Web Design
CIS 440
Advanced Web Design
Emphasis Total: 22.5 Credit Hours
54.0 Minimum Total Hours Required
