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State Board
Approval Date: |
April 5, 2007 |
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Implementation
Date: |
Spring 08 |
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Last Updated: |
09/15/2008 |
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SPECIFIC PROGRAM
STANDARDS |
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CIC4-02-01 |
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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.
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.
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.
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)
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.
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)
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.
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.
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 , Diploma
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
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General Core Course Title |
Class |
D/ |
P/ |
Contact |
Credit |
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Interpersonal Relations and Professional
Development [P] Provisional admission |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
3 |
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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 |
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OR |
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Business English
[P] Program admission competency levels or
ENG 097 and RDG 097 |
(5) |
(0) |
(0) |
(5) |
(5) |
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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 |
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OR |
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Business Communication [P] BUS 101, ENG 111 |
(5) |
(0) |
(0) |
(5) |
(5) |
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Algebraic Concepts [P] MAT 098, or entrance arithmetic and algebra
scores in accordance with approved DTAE admission score levels |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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OR |
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Business Math [P] MAT 097, or
entrance arithmetic score in accordance with approved DTAE admission score
levels |
(5) |
(0) |
(0) |
(5) |
(5) |
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(b) Occupational
Courses
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Course |
Occupational Course Title |
Class |
D |
P/ |
Contact |
Credit |
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Program Design and Development [P] Keyboarding skills [C] CIS 106 |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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Computer Concepts [P] program admission |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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CIS xxxx |
An operating systems course approved by advisor |
4 |
4 |
0 |
8 |
6 |
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Networking Fundamentals [P] CIS 106 or advisor approval |
4 |
4 |
0 |
8 |
6 |
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OR |
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Introduction to LAN and WAN [P] CIS 106 or advisor approval |
(4) |
(4) |
(0) |
(8) |
(6) |
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Introduction to Microcomputers [P] Provisional admission |
1 |
4 |
0 |
5 |
3 |
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CIS xxx |
Specific Occupational Guided
Elective approved by advisor |
0+ |
0+ |
0+ |
6+ |
6 |
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CIS xxxx |
Procedural
Language Elective Approved by advisor* |
4 |
6 |
0 |
10 |
7 |
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Information Security Fundamentals [P] (CIS 1140 or CIS 2321 and Operating
System Class) or advisor approval |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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Security Policies
and Procedures [P] (CIS 1140 or
CIS 2321 and Operating System Class) or advisor approval |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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Implementing Operating Systems Security [P] CIS 1115 and (CIS 2153 or CIS 276 or
CIS 2556) or advisor approval |
4 |
4 |
0 |
8 |
6 |
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Implementing Network Security [P] CIS 1115 and (CIS 2153 or CIS 276 or
CIS 2556) or advisor approval |
4 |
4 |
0 |
8 |
6 |
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Implementing Internet/Intranet Firewalls [P] CIS 1115 and (CIS 2153 or CIS 276 or
CIS 2556) or advisor approval |
4 |
4 |
0 |
8 |
6 |
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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 |
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*
Procedural Language Elective Completion of one of the following
language courses is required |
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Introduction
To Windows Programming Using Microsoft Visual Basic [P] CIS 105 |
4 |
6 |
0 |
10 |
7 |
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Intro to RPG Programming [P] CIS 105 |
4 |
6 |
0 |
10 |
7 |
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Intro to Java Programming [P] CIS 105 |
4 |
6 |
0 |
10 |
7 |
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Intro to C Programming |
4 |
6 |
0 |
10 |
7 |
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SQL Programming [P] SCT 100, CIS 106, CIS 105, and an
operating systems course |
4 |
6 |
0 |
10 |
7 |
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Computer Information
Systems – Information Security Specialist, Diploma
90 minimum quarter hours credit required for
graduation
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).
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.
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Course |
Occupational Course Title |
Class |
D |
P/ |
Contact |
Credit |
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CIS 106 |
Computer Concepts |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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MAT 103 |
Algebraic Concepts |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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SCT 100 |
Introduction to Microcomputers |
1 |
4 |
0 |
5 |
3 |
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Minimum Required Hours: |
11 |
4 |
0 |
15 |
13 |
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Course |
Occupational Course Title |
Class |
D |
P/ |
Contact |
Credit |
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CIS 105 |
Program Design and Development |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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CIS xxxx |
An operating systems course |
4 |
4 |
0 |
8 |
6 |
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CIS 1140 |
Networking Fundamentals |
4 |
4 |
0 |
8 |
6 |
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Minimum Required Hours: |
13 |
8 |
0 |
21 |
17 |
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Course |
Occupational Course Title |
Class |
D |
P/ |
Contact |
Credit |
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CIS xxxx |
Elective |
0+ |
0+ |
0+ |
6+ |
6 |
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CIS xxxx |
Language Elective |
4 |
6 |
0 |
10 |
7 |
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ENG 101 |
English |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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Minimum Required Hours: |
9+ |
6+ |
0+ |
21+ |
18 |
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Course |
Occupational Course Title |
Class |
D |
P/ |
Contact |
Credit |
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CIS 1115 |
Information Security Fundamentals |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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CIS 1116 |
Security Policies and Procedures |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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ENG 102 |
Technical Writing |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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Minimum Required Hours: |
15 |
0 |
0 |
15 |
15 |
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Course |
Occupational Course Title |
Class |
D |
P/ |
Contact |
Credit |
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CIS 1117 |
Implementing Operating Systems Security |
4 |
4 |
0 |
8 |
6 |
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CIS 1118 |
Implementing Network Security |
4 |
4 |
0 |
8 |
6 |
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Minimum Required Hours: |
8 |
8 |
0 |
16 |
12 |
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Course |
Occupational Course Title |
Class |
D |
P/ |
Contact |
Credit |
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CIS 1119 |
Implementing Internet/Intranet Firewalls |
4 |
4 |
0 |
8 |
6 |
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CIS 1120 |
Computer Forensics and Disaster Recovery |
4 |
4 |
0 |
8 |
6 |
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EMP 100 |
Interpersonal Relations and Professional
Development |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
3 |
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Minimum Required Hours: |
11 |
8 |
0 |
19 |
15 |
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Computer
Information Systems - Information Security Specialist, Diploma
Suggested
Equipment List
Updated: 09/15/08