Diploma in Information Systems

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Diploma in Information Systems

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