Cyber Security/Information Assurance Program (CSIA) Standard: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; or2. Possesses an earned related or out-of field masters degree, from a regionally accredited institution, with documented 18 semester hours or equivalent of courses beyond the introductory principle(s) level in information assurance or related field as appropriate to the program; or3. 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 employmentc. Documented evidence of teaching excellence, including date of awardd. Documentation of research and publication in the fielde. Documented relevant additional coursework beyond the bachelors degree, equivalent to 18 semester hours or equivalent subject matter coursework, CEUs, vendor, or military; or4. Possesses an earned bachelors 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 fieldb. Two years of in-field professional employmentc. Documented evidence of teaching excellence, including date of awardd. Documentation of research and publication in the fielde. Documented relevant additional coursework beyond the bachelors degree, equivalent to 18 semester hours or equivalent subject matter coursework, CEUs, vendor, or military.CSIA 105 Course Standard:A qualified faculty member teaching CSIA 105 meets the Cyber Security/Information Assurance (CSIA) program standard and holds a valid, non-expired CompTIA Security+ certification or security certification listed on the current Department of Defense 8570 Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program list.CSIA 225 Course Standard:A qualified faculty member teaching CSIA 225 meets the Cyber Security/Information Assurance (CSIA) program standard and holds a valid, non-expired EC Councils Certified Ethical Hacker certification, Certified Information Systems Security Professional, GIAC Security Essentials Certification, CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner, or is a current Cisco Academy Instructor with the Security course qualifications.

Ivy Tech Community College created the Center for Cyber Security to meet the demands for high-quality cyber security education and training. Through our nationally recognized center, Ivy Tech students receive the education and training they need for jobs that secure our community, state and nations computers, networks and critical infrastructure. The program will build the foundation to identify and fix computer security attacks. The material covered in the program is designed for students with advanced computer knowledge or currently working in the computer industry. Cyber Security is a degree that can be applied to many facets of the students life, from personal to work experiences. There is a growing need for stronger Cyber Security with the increasing media attention. Students have the option to earn up to two industry credentials: Cloud Foundations (optional)and one of the followingNetwork+, A+ or Security+. The TC in Cyber Security / Information Assurance is 33 credits. Displayed pricing is based on full-time enrollment. For more information about the Ivy+ banded tuition model, please go to:https://www.ivytech.edu/37203.html.

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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 forassessment if completed within the last four years. A high school cumulative GPA of 2.6 or higher on a 4.0 scale will meet the assessment requirement if this was the final GPA at the time of graduation and if high school was completed within the last four years. Student 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 to 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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