CIST Information Security Specialist Diploma

IS12

Program Purpose : The Computer Information Systems Technology diploma program is designed to provide students with an understanding of the concepts, principles, and techniques required in the field of computer information systems technology. Program graduates receive a Computer Information Systems Technology Information Security diploma and are qualified for employment as Information Security specialists.

Diploma Requirements

Basic Skills (General Core) Courses - Area I

Language Arts/Communication

ENGL 1010

Fundamentals of English I

3

Basic Skills (General Core) Courses - Area II

Social/Behavioral Sciences

EMPL 1000	Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development	2
	or
PSYC 1010	Basic Psychology	3

Basic Skills (General Core) Courses - Area III

Natural Sciences/Mathematics

MATH 1012

Foundations of Mathematics

3

Occupational Courses

COMP 1000	Introduction to Computers	3
CIST 1001	Computer Concepts	4
CIST 1122	Hardware Installation and Maintenance	4
CIST 1401	Computer Networking Fundamentals	4
CIST 1601	Information Security Fundamentals	3
CIST 1602	Security Policies and Procedures	3
CIST 2601	Implementing Operating Systems Security	4
CIST 2602	Network Security	4
CIST 2611	Implementing Internet/Intranet Firewalls	4
CIST 2612	Computer Forensics	4
CIST 2451	Introduction to Networks - CISCO	4
CIST 2452	Cisco Routing and Switching Essentials	4
CIST 2453	Cisco Scaling Networks	4
CIST 2454	Cisco Connecting Networks	4

Total Credit Hours: 61