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Information Assurance Professional
Award:
Three-Semester Diploma
Total Credits for Award:
50.00
Description:
Minneapolis College's Information Assurance Professional Diploma is part of the college's Computer Support and Network Administration program. You will learn how to install, configure, and maintain computer hardware, protocols, operating systems, software and Internet working devices, with special emphasis on developing troubleshooting skills. Instructors with real world experience lead classes and cover key topics such as network administration, client/server installation and support, Web server management, database implementation, and network security. In addition, you will have the chance to work in groups with other class members to learn valuable teamwork and communication skills that reflect the real-world soft-skill requirements.
Upon completion of the program, you will have gained strong problem-solving, interpersonal and communication skills that will be useful as you enter the workforce.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS: FIRST SEMESTER:
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COURSE #
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TITLE
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CREDITS
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ITEC 1005
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Preparing for IT
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1.00
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ITEC 1100
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Information Technology Concepts
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2.00
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ITEC 1110
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Information Technology Skills
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2.00
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ITEC 1150
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Programming Logic and Design
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3.00
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ITEC 1250
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Microsoft Windows Operating Systems
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3.00
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ITEC 1425
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Data Communications
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4.00
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TOTAL CREDITS:
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15.00
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COURSE REQUIREMENTS: SECOND SEMESTER:
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COURSE #
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TITLE
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CREDITS
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ENGL 1110 or ENGA 1110
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College Composition
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3.00
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ITEC 1310
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Microcomputer System Maintenance
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4.00
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ITEC 1475
Or
ITEC 2710
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Linux Network Administration
Or
MS Network Administration
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4.00
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ITEC 1375
Or
ITEC 1460
Or
ITEC 2880
Or
ITEC 2890
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Database Design and Implementation
Or
SQL Server Database Design and Implementation
Or
Cisco Network Administration
Or
Firewall Implementation and Management
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4.00
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TOTAL CREDITS:
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15.00
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COURSE REQUIREMENTS: THIRD SEMESTER:
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COURSE #
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TITLE
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CREDITS
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ITEC 2865
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Internet/Intranet Security
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4.00
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ITEC 2895
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Security Implementation and Risk Analysis
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4.00
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ITEC 2910
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LAN Implementation and Management
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4.00
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General Education
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Choose one course from MnTC Goal Area 7, 8, 9 or 10
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3.00
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TOTAL CREDITS:
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15.00
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COURSE REQUIREMENTS: FOURTH SEMESTER:
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COURSE #
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TITLE
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CREDITS
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INFS 1000
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Information Literacy and Research Skills
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2.00
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ENGL 1111
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College English 2
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3.00
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TOTAL CREDITS:
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5.00
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General Education Courses (11 Credits):
To complete the Information Assurance Professional Diploma, students are required to successfully complete eleven credits of General Education coursework. This coursework must be selected from a minimum of three credits from Goal Area 1, and three credits from Goal Areas 7, 8, 9 or 10.
In addition to the required courses, the following courses are recommended for students interested in transferring into Metropolitan State’s B.A.S. in Information Assurance:
All students pursuing this award should work closely with their advisor to ensure proper selection of required program courses, if applicable program electives, required Minnesota Transfer Curriculum courses, and MnTC electives. You are expected to meet with your advisor on a regular basis to ensure courses are taken in an order that will lead to efficient and successful completion of the required coursework.