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Information Assurance Professional
Award:
Diploma
Total Credits for Award:
51.00
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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GOAL AREA(S)
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ITEC 1005
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Preparing for IT
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1
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ITEC 1100
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Information Technology Concepts
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2
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ITEC 1110
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Information Technology Skills
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2
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ITEC 1150
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Introduction to Computer Programming with Python
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3
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ITEC 1250
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Microsoft Windows Operating Systems
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3
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ITEC 1425
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Introduction to Computer Networks
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4
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TOTAL CREDITS:
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15
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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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GOAL AREA(S)
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ENGL 1110 Or
ENGA 1110
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College Composition
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3
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1 |
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ITEC 1310
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Microcomputer System Maintenance
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4
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Choose One of the following Courses:
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ITEC 1475
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Linux System Administration
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4
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ITEC 2710
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Microsoft Server System Administration
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Choose One of the following Courses:
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ITEC 1375
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Database Design and Implementation
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4
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ITEC 1460
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SQL Server Database Design and Implementation
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ITEC 2880
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Cisco Network Administration
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ITEC 2890
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Firewall Implementation and Management
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TOTAL CREDITS:
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15
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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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GOAL AREA(S)
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ITEC 2865
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Internet/Intranet Security: Implementation and Management
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4
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ITEC 2895
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Security Implementation and Risk Analysis
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4
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ITEC 2910
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Computer Support & Network Administration Capstone
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4
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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
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Varies |
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TOTAL CREDITS:
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15
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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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GOAL AREA(S)
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INFS Research Methods Course
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Choose any of the three credit INFS Research Methods Courses. INFS 2009 is recommended.
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3
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2 |
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ENGL 1111
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Research and Composition for Change
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3
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1 |
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TOTAL CREDITS:
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6
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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.