A qualified faculty member in Cyber Security/Information Assurance (CSIA) meets the program standard through one of four routes: 1. Possesses an earned masters degree or higher, from a regionally accredited institution in information assurance or related field as appropriate to the program; or 2. Possesses an earned related or out-of-field masters degree from a regionally accredited institution, with documented 18 semester hours or the equivalent of courses beyond the introductory principle(s) level in information assurance or related field as appropriate to the program; or 3. Possesses an earned related or out-of-field masters degree from a regionally accredited institution, with documentation in two or more of the following: a. Professional certification (national, regional or state), b. Two years of in-field professional employment., c. Documented evidence of teaching experience, including data or award, d.Documentation of research and publication in the field, e. Documented relevant additional coursework beyond the bachelor degree, equivalent to 18 semester hours or equivalent subject matter coursework, CEUs, vendor, or military; or 4. Possesses an earned bachelor degree from a regionally accredited institution, in information assurance or related field as appropriate to the program, with documentation in two or more of the following: a. Professional certification (national, regional, or state) in the field; b. Two years of in-field professional employment; c. Documented evidence of teaching excellence, including date of award; d. Documentation of research and publication in the field; e. Documented relevant additional coursework beyond the bachelor degree, equivalent to 18 semester hours or equivalent subject matter coursework, CEUs, vendor, or military.

The Cyber Security and Information Assurance program prepares students for work in areas related to information assurance, network, and computer security. The program also contains material designed for students currently working in the computer industry and students advanced in computer knowledge who require specific knowledge of information and network-related risks and their avoidance and resolution. Major employers include computer and data processing companies, wholesale and retail trade companies, universities and colleges, medical, insurance, and utility companies, and federal, state, and local government agencies.Cost of books may vary.

Yes

11.0401 Information Science/Studies A program that focuses on the theory, organization, and process of information collection, transmission, and utilization in traditional and electronic forms. Includes instruction in information classification and organization; information storage and processing; transmission, transfer, and signaling; communications and networking; systems planning and design; human interfacing and use analysis; database development; information policy analysis; and related aspects of hardware, software, economics, social factors, and capacity.

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Scores of 460 or higher on each section of the SAT, 46 or higher on each section of the PSAT, or 17 in English, 18 in reading, 18 in math or higher on each section of the ACT can be accepted for your assessment if they were completed within the last four years. A high school cumulative GPA or 2.6 or higher on a 4.0 scale will meet the assessment requirement if this was your final GPA at the time of graduation and if you completed high school within the last four years. You must have graduated with a Core 40, Technical Honors, or Academic Honors diploma or equivalent. If a student does not have previous college credit, an ACT, SAT, or PSAT score, or a cumulative high school GPA that satisfies the assessment requirement, the student will need to take the ACCUPLACER skills assessment. Student scores on the Accuplacer determine which writing, reading and math classes youll take first. Students must meet certain scores in order to place into college-level classes.

One week prior to the start of class.

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