State Board Approval Date:

April 5, 2007

Implementation Date:

Spring 08

Last Updated:

09/15/2008

Computer Information Systems - Information Security Specialist, Diploma

Program Standard and Course Guide 

Table of Contents

General Program Standards

SPECIFIC PROGRAM STANDARDS

Admission Requirements

CIC4-02-01

Provisional Program Admissions

CIC4-02-04

Program Numbering

CIC4-03-02

Program Course Consistency and Sequence

CIC4-03-03

Program Course List

Accreditation (Guide)

Appendix A

Suggested Course Sequence (Guide)

Appendix B

Suggested Equipment List (Guide)

Appendix C

ADMISSIONS

Standard Number: CIC4-02-01 (Admission Requirements)

Standard Statement

Statewide admission requirements are implemented for the Computer Information Systems – Information Security Specialist, Diploma program.

Explanatory Comment

Admission refers to regular admission into a Diploma program.

Statewide program admission requirements consider state and national occupational licensing and certifying requirements, where applicable. The institution develops and implements clearly stated Diploma program admissions policies and procedures.

 

Admission requirements are related to the functions of the Computer Information Systems – Information Security Specialist, Diploma profession.

Evaluative Criteria

The institution develops, implements, and publishes clearly stated Computer Information Systems – Information Security Specialist, Diploma program admission and advanced placement policies and procedures.

The requirements for admission to the Computer Information Systems – Information Security Specialist, Diploma program are:

a.     Attainment of at least 16 years of age;

b.    documentation of high school graduation or satisfaction of High School Equivalency Certificate requirements;

c.     achievement of minimum regular admission scores on tests of reading, language, and math as specified in GDTAE document Minimum Program Entrance Scores; and

d.    completion of application and related procedures.

 

Admission of transfer students to the Computer Information Systems – Information Security Specialist, Diploma program is contingent upon their meeting the following requirements:

a.     regular admission and good standing at a regionally accredited Diploma or Diploma granting institution; and

b.    proper completion of application and related procedures.

         

Standard Number: CIC4-02-04 (Provisional Admission Requirements)

Standard Statement

Statewide provisional admission requirements are implemented for the Computer Information Systems – Information Security Specialist, Diploma program.

Explanatory Comment

Provisional admission is granted to qualified students who do not meet the regular admission requirements of the program.

Provisionally admitted students are allowed to take developmental studies courses and/or certain occupational courses as designated in the course sequence standard.

The institution develops, implements, and publishes clearly stated policies and procedures for entry into programs on a provisional basis.

Evaluative Criteria

Provisional admission to the Computer Information Systems – Information Security Specialist, Diploma program is afforded those students who do not meet program requirements but do meet provisional admission requirements.

The requirements for provisional admission to the Computer Information Systems – Information Security Specialist, Diploma program are:

a.     attainment of at least 16 years of age;

b.    achievement of minimum provisional admission scores on tests of reading,  language, and math as specified in GDTAE document Minimum Program Entrance Scores; or recommendation by program faculty and designated admissions personnel on the basis of interview and assessment of student potential; and

c.     completion of application and related procedures.

 

All Computer Information Systems, Diploma program students initially admitted on a provisional basis meet regular admission requirements prior to graduation.

 

Provisionally admitted students whose English, math, and/or reading achievement levels do not meet regular program admission requirements are required to enroll in developmental studies courses approved by the State Board of Technical and Adult Education.

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

Standard Number: CIC4-03-02 (Program Numbering System)

Standard Statement

A Major Code of CIC4 and a CIP Code of 111003 are applied to the Computer Information Systems – Information Security Specialist, Diploma program.

Explanatory Comment

Assignment of a statewide Major Code CIC4 and CIP Code 111003 to the Diploma program is the basis from which statewide programmatic consistency is developed.

Each Diploma/Diploma/certificate program complies with the assigned Major Code(s) established in the relevant program-specific standards of the State Board of Technical and Adult Education.

Evaluative Criteria

Each authorized Diploma/Diploma/certificate program is assigned a Major Code and CIP Code.

Each Diploma/Diploma/certificate program having a given Major Code is consistent with all other programs throughout the state that have the same Major Code.

Diploma/Diploma/certificate programs having multiple specializations are assigned a specialization Major Code for each option.

Standard Number: CIC4-03-03 (Program Consistency and Sequence)

Standard Statement

The Computer Information Systems, Diploma program utilizes essential course components consistent with statewide program requirements.  Specific course alphanumeric identification Codes are assigned to each course.  Students are required to progress through two course categories in a developmentally valid sequence.

Explanatory Comment

Programs are assigned an identical Major Code CIC4 and are consistent statewide.  Each specific course is assigned an alphanumeric descriptor that serves as a statewide course identification code.

Evaluative Criteria

The Computer Information Systems – Information Security Specialist, Diploma program is assigned a Major Code of CIC4, and utilizes essential components designated for that program number statewide.  Program components include, but are not limited to:

Program Structure

Standard Number: CIC4-03-02 (Program Numbering System)

Standard Statement

A Program Major Code of CIC4 and a Program CIP Code of 111003are applied to the Computer Information Systems - Information Security Specialist , Diploma program.

 

The Computer Information Systems - Information Security Specialist  Program Specializations and the assigned specialization major code and CIP codes are as follows:

 

 

 

Specialization Title

Specialization Major Code

Specialization CIP Code

NA

     

     

Explanatory Comment

Assignment of a statewide Program Major Code CIC4 and Program CIP Code 111003to the Computer Information Systems - Information Security Specialist, Diploma program is the basis from which statewide programmatic consistency is developed.

 

Each Diploma/Diploma/certificate program complies with the assigned Program Major Code(s) established in the relevant program-specific standards of the State Board of Technical and Adult Education.

Evaluative Criteria

Each authorized Diploma/Diploma/certificate program is assigned a Program Major Code and Program CIP Code.

 

Each Diploma/Diploma/certificate program having a given Program Major Code is consistent with all other programs throughout the state that have the same Program Major Code.

 

Diploma/Diploma/certificate programs having multiple specializations are assigned a Specialization Major Code and Specialization CIP Code for each option.

 

Standard Number: CIC4-03-03 (Program Consistency and Sequence)

Standard Statement

The Computer Information Systems - Information Security Specialist , Diploma program utilizes essential course components consistent with statewide program requirements. Specific course alphanumeric identification Codes are assigned to each course. Students are required to progress through two course categories in a developmentally valid sequence.

Explanatory Comment

Programs are assigned an identical Major Code CIC4 and are consistent statewide. Each specific course is assigned an alphanumeric descriptor that serves as a statewide course identification code.

Evaluative Criteria

The Computer Information Systems - Information Security Specialist , Diploma program is assigned a Major Code of CIC4, and utilizes essential components designated for that program number statewide. Program components include, but are not limited to:

Computer Information Systems - Information Security Specialist

Computer Information Systems - Information Security Specialist , Diploma

Program Description

The Computer Information Systems – Information Security Specialist program is designed to provide students with an understanding of the concepts, principles, and techniques required in computer information processing.  Program graduates receive a Computer Information System – Information Security diploma and are qualified for employment as Information Security specialists.

 

(a) General Core Courses

Course
Code

General Core Course Title

Class
Hours

D/
Lab
Hours

P/
Lab/OBI
Hours

Contact
Hours

Credit
Hours

EMP 100

Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development

[P] Provisional admission

3

0

0

3

3

ENG 101

English

[P] ENG 097, or entrance English score in accordance with approved DTAE admission score levels; and RDG 097, or entrance reading score in accordance with approved DTAE admission score levels

5

0

0

5

5

OR

ENG 111

Business English

[P] Program admission competency levels or ENG 097 and RDG 097

(5)

(0)

(0)

(5)

(5)

ENG 102

Technical Writing

[P] ENG 101, ENG 098, or entrance English score in accordance with approved DTAE admission score levels; and RDG 098, or entrance reading score in accordance with approved DTAE admission score levels

5

0

0

5

5

OR

ENG 112

Business Communication

[P] BUS 101, ENG 111

(5)

(0)

(0)

(5)

(5)

MAT 103

Algebraic Concepts

[P] MAT 098, or entrance arithmetic and algebra scores in accordance with approved DTAE admission score levels

5

0

0

5

5

OR

 

 

 

 

 

 

MAT 111

Business Math

[P] MAT 097, or entrance arithmetic score in accordance with approved DTAE admission score levels

(5)

(0)

(0)

(5)

(5)

 

(b) Occupational Courses

Course
Code

Occupational Course Title

Class
Hours

D
Lab
Hours

P/
Lab/OBI
Hours

Contact
Hours

Credit
Hours

CIS 105

Program Design and Development

[P] Keyboarding skills

[C] CIS 106

5

0

0

5

5

CIS 106

Computer Concepts

[P] program admission

5

0

0

5

5

CIS xxxx

An operating systems course approved by advisor

4

4

0

8

6

CIS 1140

Networking Fundamentals

[P] CIS 106 or advisor approval

4

4

0

8

6

 

OR

 

 

 

 

 

CIS 2321

Introduction to LAN and WAN

[P] CIS 106 or advisor approval

(4)

(4)

(0)

(8)

(6)

SCT 100

Introduction to Microcomputers

[P] Provisional admission

1

4

0

5

3

CIS xxx

Specific Occupational Guided  Elective approved by advisor

0+

0+

0+

6+

6

CIS xxxx

Procedural Language Elective Approved by advisor*

4

6

0

10

7

CIS 1115

Information Security Fundamentals

[P] (CIS 1140 or CIS 2321 and Operating System Class) or advisor approval

5

0

0

5

5

CIS 1116

Security Policies and Procedures

[P] (CIS 1140 or CIS 2321 and Operating System Class) or advisor approval

 

5

0

0

5

5

CIS 1117

Implementing Operating Systems Security

[P] CIS 1115 and (CIS 2153 or CIS 276 or CIS 2556) or advisor approval

4

4

0

8

6

CIS 1118

Implementing Network Security

[P] CIS 1115 and (CIS 2153 or CIS 276 or CIS 2556) or advisor approval

4

4

0

8

6

CIS 1119

Implementing Internet/Intranet Firewalls

[P] CIS 1115 and (CIS 2153 or CIS 276 or CIS 2556) or advisor approval

4

4

0

8

6

CIS 1120

Computer Forensics and Disaster Recovery

[P] CIS 1115 and (CIS 2153 or CIS 276 or CIS 2556) or advisor approval

4

4

0

8

6

 * Procedural Language Elective

Completion of one of the following language courses is required

CIS 157

Introduction To Windows Programming Using Microsoft Visual Basic

[P] CIS 105

4

6

0

10

7

CIS 250

Intro to RPG Programming

[P] CIS 105

4

6

0

10

7

CIS 252

Intro to Java Programming

[P] CIS 105

4

6

0

10

7

CIS 255

Intro to C Programming

4

6

0

10

7

CIS 2161

SQL Programming

[P] SCT 100, CIS 106, CIS 105, and an operating systems course

4

6

0

10

7

Program Final Exit Point

Computer Information Systems – Information Security Specialist, Diploma

 

90 minimum quarter hours credit required for graduation

Appendix A

Accreditation and Certification

Computer Information Systems – Information Security Specialist, Diploma program must conform to the institutional accreditation requirements of the Council on Occupational Education (COE) or the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (COC).

Appendix B

General Information

Computer Information Systems – Information Security Specialist, Diploma Program Curriculum Model

Suggested Course Sequence

The standard curriculum for Computer Information Systems – Information Security Specialist, Diploma program is set up on the quarter system. A suggested sequence for the program is given below with area of specialization. Technical institutes may implement the Computer Information Systems - Internet Specialist – Web Programming, Diploma program by using the sequences listed below or by using a locally developed sequence designed to reflect course prerequisites and/or corequisites.

First Quarter

Course
Code

Occupational Course Title

Class
Hours

D
Lab
Hours

P/
Lab/OBI
Hours

Contact
Hours

Credit
Hours

CIS 106

Computer Concepts

5

0

0

5

5

MAT 103

Algebraic Concepts

5

0

0

5

5

SCT 100

Introduction to Microcomputers

1

4

0

5

3

Minimum Required Hours:

11

4

0

15

13

Second Quarter

Course
Code

Occupational Course Title

Class
Hours

D
Lab
Hours

P/
Lab/OBI
Hours

Contact
Hours

Credit
Hours

CIS 105

Program Design and Development

5

0

0

5

5

CIS xxxx

An operating systems course

4

4

0

8

6

CIS 1140

Networking Fundamentals

4

4

0

8

6

Minimum Required Hours:

13

8

0

21

17

Third Quarter

Course
Code

Occupational Course Title

Class
Hours

D
Lab
Hours

P/
Lab/OBI
Hours

Contact
Hours

Credit
Hours

CIS xxxx

Elective

0+

0+

0+

6+

6

CIS xxxx

Language Elective

4

6

0

10

7

ENG 101

English

5

0

0

5

5

Minimum Required Hours:

9+

6+

0+

21+

18

Fourth Quarter

Course
Code

Occupational Course Title

Class
Hours

D
Lab
Hours

P/
Lab/OBI
Hours

Contact
Hours

Credit
Hours

CIS 1115

Information Security Fundamentals

5

0

0

5

5

CIS 1116

Security Policies and Procedures

5

0

0

5

5

ENG 102

Technical Writing

5

0

0

5

5

Minimum Required Hours:

15

0

0

15

15

Fifth Quarter

Course
Code

Occupational Course Title

Class
Hours

D
Lab
Hours

P/
Lab/OBI
Hours

Contact
Hours

Credit
Hours

CIS 1117

Implementing Operating Systems Security

4

4

0

8

6

CIS 1118

Implementing Network Security

4

4

0

8

6

Minimum Required Hours:

8

8

0

16

12

Sixth Quarter

Course
Code

Occupational Course Title

Class
Hours

D
Lab
Hours

P/
Lab/OBI
Hours

Contact
Hours

Credit
Hours

CIS 1119

Implementing Internet/Intranet Firewalls

4

4

0

8

6

CIS 1120

Computer Forensics and Disaster Recovery

4

4

0

8

6

EMP 100

Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development

3

0

0

3

3

Minimum Required Hours:

11

8

0

19

15

Appendix C

Computer Information Systems - Information Security Specialist, Diploma

Suggested Equipment List

     

Updated: 09/15/08