Bachelor of Science in Information Technology - Security Specialization
The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT) degree program provides instruction in computer system architecture, networking, database and security, as well as broad technical subjects such as programming, network management, system administration, cloud computing, IT system development, project management and ethics. This program has a General Track and six specializations: Data Management, Network Management, Security, Software Application Programming, Software System Engineering, and Web Development.
The BSIT program is designed to provide students with a strong technical background as well as analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills that enable them to contribute as professionals to a variety of technical roles, which can include planning, designing, developing, integrating, configuring, administrating, and supporting various types of enterprise information systems, ranging from email and any type of data servers, to cloud computing based mission critical business specific IT applications and services, within the various fields of information technology and the high-tech industry.
This program does not lead to additional licensure or certification. As such, CTU has made no determination regarding prerequisites for licensure or certification in any state or jurisdiction.
Degree Requirements
Courses - General Education
Courses - Core
CS126 | Unix Fundamentals | 4 |
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CS251 | Fundamentals of Database Systems | 4 |
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CS250 | Fundamentals of Database Systems | 4 |
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CS362 | Structured Query Language for Data Management | 4 |
CSS150 | Introduction to Computer Security | 4 |
EM200 | Introduction to Website Development | 4 |
IT106 | Introduction to Programming Logic | 4 |
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IT140 | Introduction to Operating Systems and Client/Server Environments | 4 |
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| IT Elective | |
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IT190 | Introduction to IT | 4 |
IT204 | Fundamentals of Networking | 4 |
IT254 | Spreadsheet Applications | 4 |
IT401 | Information Technology Architectures | 4 |
IT425 | Systems Analysis, Design and Integration | 4 |
MPM210 | Introduction to Project Management | 6 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 54 |
Courses: Specialization
CSS200 | Principles of Network Security | 4 |
CSS250 | Security Risk Management | 4 |
CSS280 | Ethical Hacking | 4 |
CSS300 | Vulnerability Assessment and Management | 4 |
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CSS321 | Software Assurance | 4 |
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| IT Elective | |
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CSS330 | Database Security | 4 |
CSS350 | Computer Forensics I | 4 |
CSS410 | Cloud Computing, Privacy and Security | 4 |
CSS430 | Advanced Research in IAS and IT Management | 4 |
CSS441 | Security Compliance | 4 |
CSS450 | Security Capstone | 4 |
IT326 | Network Infrastructure Administration | 4 |
IT454 | Security Management | 4 |
IT456 | Security Architecture | 4 |
IT458 | Disaster Recovery | 4 |
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MPM357 | Project Performance and Quality Assurance | 4 |
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| IT Elective (4) | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 64 |
Total Credit Hours: 184
Locations
- Colorado Springs
- Aurora (Denver Area)
- Virtual Campus