Woodbridge Campus
Diploma in Information Systems
This course of study focuses on the acquisition of information systems knowledge and skills. The program is designed for individuals seeking computer skills to increase their job opportunities in their current careers or to pursue new careers. The diploma program also is advantageous to students desiring early entry into the job market, preparing students for entry-level computer positions.
The basic requirement for admission to the diploma program is a high school diploma or its equivalency.
Also available: a Master of Science, a Bachelor of Science, an Associate in Arts, and an Executive Graduate Certificate in Information Systems, and an Undergraduate Certificate in Information Systems.
The diploma program requires students to take twelve information systems courses. Within this curriculum, students have the option of choosing an emphasis in:
- Computer Security
- Database Management
- Database Developer
- Homeland Security and Information Systems
- Internetworking Technology
- Networking
- Programming
- Security Administration
- Web Development
The average time to complete this undergraduate program attending on a parttime basis, 9.0 credit hours per quarter, is 18 months.
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Area 1: Core Component
CIS 110CIS 155CIS 175CIS 212CIS 219CIS 22236.0 Credit Hours
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Area 2: Concentration
Students must choose one of the following Area II Concentration Components to complete the Diploma in Information Systems:
Emphasis in: Computer Security
CIS 242CIS 414Emphasis Total: 18.0 Credit Hours
Emphasis in: Database Management
CIS 276CIS 305CIS 434CIS 444Emphasis Total: 18.0 Credit Hours
Emphasis in: Database Developer
CIS 276CIS 305CIS 323Emphasis Total: 18.0 Credit Hours
Emphasis in: Homeland Security and Information Systems
CIS 242Emphasis Total: 18.0 Credit Hours
Emphasis in: Internetworking Technology
CIS 242CIS 337CIS 339Emphasis Total: 18.0 Credit Hours
Emphasis in: Networking
CIS 242Emphasis Total: 18.0 Credit Hours
Emphasis in: Programming
CIS 242CIS 406Emphasis Total: 18.0 Credit Hours
Emphasis in: Security Administration
CIS 242CIS 359CIS 462Emphasis Total: 18.0 Credit Hours
Emphasis in: Web Development
CIS 209CIS 309CIS 406CIS 493Emphasis Total: 18.0 Credit Hours
54.0 Minimum Total Hours Required