
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
Complete 1 of the following groups:
English
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG-111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 |
Major Requirements
| 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
-2.8%
Projected Outlook
1,230
Annual Job Openings
23,100
Currently Employed
Median Salary
$76,220/yr
$58,240
$98,750
+2.3%
Projected Outlook
240
Annual Job Openings
6,080
Currently Employed
Median Salary
$131,540/yr
$100,620
$154,770
+27.7%
Projected Outlook
580
Annual Job Openings
8,670
Currently Employed
Data sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Projections Central, and O*NET.