Information Technology
Systems Security Diploma
Systems Security Diploma
The same course hours may be counted only once to fulfill degree requirements. Course and credit requirements are shown below.
General Education Courses
3 creditsEnglish
3 credits| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG-111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 |
Major Requirements
37 creditsSelect 37 credit hours from the following:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CIS-110 | Introduction to Computers | 3 |
| CTI-110 | IT Foundations | 3 |
| CTI-120 | Network & Sec Foundation | 3 |
| CTS-115 | Info Sys Business Concepts | 3 |
| CTS-120 | Hardware/Software Support | 3 |
| NET-125 | Introduction to Networks | 3 |
| NET-126 | Switching and Routing | 3 |
| NOS-110 | Operating Systems Concepts | 3 |
| NOS-130 | Windows Single User | 3 |
| NOS-230 | Windows Administration I | 3 |
| SEC-110 | Security Concepts | 3 |
| SEC-150 | Secure Communications | 3 |
| ACA-115 | Success & Study Skills | 1 |
| ACA-122 | College Transfer Success | 1 |
Total Credits Required: 40
Fall 1
16 credits| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACA-115 | Academic/Career Success | 1 |
| CTI-110 | Web, Program & DB Foundation | 3 |
| CTI-120 | Network & Security Foundation | 3 |
| ENG-111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 |
| NOS-110 | Operating Systems Concepts | 3 |
| SEC-110 | Security Concepts | 3 |
Spring 1
12 credits| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CTS-115 | Info Systems Business Concepts | 3 |
| NET-125 | Introduction to Networks | 3 |
| NOS-130 | Windows Single-User | 3 |
| SEC-150 | Secure Communications | 3 |
Career Outcomes
Graduates of Information Technology can pursue these careers:
Median Salary
$60,120/yr
$47,520
$77,130
+10.7%
Projected Outlook
1,790
Annual Job Openings
23,100
Currently Employed
Median Salary
$76,220/yr
$58,240
$98,750
+15%
Projected Outlook
410
Annual Job Openings
6,080
Currently Employed
Median Salary
$131,540/yr
$100,620
$154,770
+36.3%
Projected Outlook
620
Annual Job Openings
8,670
Currently Employed
Data sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Projections Central, and O*NET.