Senior Systems Managers, CTS

Learning Outcomes:

Recipients of the Certificate of Technical Studies in Senior Systems Managers program will be able to:

1. read and interpret technical literature and convey technical information through verbal and written communication;
2. analyze critically and solve real world security issues understanding the legal and ethical concerns;
3. demonstrate security awareness in order to analyze critically and react to new developments in their field;
4. utilize the critical thinking skills to collect, analyze and interpret technical data collected through investigation and experimentation; and
5. implement simple computer networks and firewalls to gain hands-on experience.

Specific Degree Information:

The goal of the Certificate of Technical Studies in Senior Systems Managers program is to provide students with the skills needed to manage an organization’s network security needs. The program prepares individuals to function as entry level network security specialists, and includes instruction on technologies to keep network assets secure, conducting forensic analyses, encryption techniques, and organizational security management. This CTS is aligned with the CNSS 4011- 4016. Therefore, students who complete this CTS will receive a certificate acknowledging their receipt of CNSS 4011- 4016.

Students are encouraged to meet with an academic advisor concerning required courses and sequencing for this degree.

• Students who are in the internship of the CTS - Senior Systems Managers Program must be available for 100 hours of internship.
• Students must apply for an internship with the program director the semester prior to the start of the desired internship.
• A prerequisite to applying to internship is the completion of at least one approved industry-based certification.
• Internship students must be prepared to complete internship rotations at an out of town facility.
• Internship students must adhere to internship site requirements which include but may not be limited to background checks, drug screens, and orientation meetings.
• Internship students must provide documentation of achievement of one additional accredited, approved industry-based certifications by the end of the internship.

Required Courses for Certificate of Technical Studies in Senior Systems Managers: