Computer and Information Systems Security

Program Overview

The Computer & Information Systems Security (CISS) program awards a student an Associate of Applied Technology Degree when program requirements are met. This 1991 – 2002 clock hour program is approximately six quarters in length, depending on the time students need to satisfactorily complete all graduation requirements. Included in this program are academic courses in communication (English composition, speech), quantitative reasoning (math) and social sciences (Psychology, Sociology) that provide knowledge and abilities upon which technical skills are built and enhance personal development.

The foundation of the program is presented during the first four quarters. Each quarter builds upon the information and skills learned from the previous quarter. A detailed description can be found by clicking this link: Core Classes. After successfully completing the requirements for the core of the CISS program, student choose one of four specialties to complete the requirements for the Associate of Applied Technology Degree.

The specialties currently available to choose from are:

1. Business Continuity and Organizational Security

2. Computer and Communications Security

3. Network Security, Firewalls, and Detection Systems

4. Windows Operating Systems and Security

Click on the above links, for a detailed description of the specialty as well as individual course descriptions.

Ready to Register? Click here and use Course Code 4701 for the Computer and Information Systems Security Program.