<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>Baker College's Bachelor of Information Technology and Security program is meant for students who wish to understand how securing, storing, and efficiently using digital data can be vital in a number of business areas. Courses are designed to delve into areas of networking, programming, and systems maintenance. Students in this online program may choose from two different minors and may select from electives in both general education and major specific areas. Prior to program completion, participants will have the chance to demonstrate their acquired skills through a research and design project specific to information security. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>Individuals who wish to apply to the Baker College Bachelor of Information Technology and Security program should have an interest in working with computers. Because this is an online program, students must have regular access to a computer that can go online. Though requirements may vary, applicants should have earned at least a high school diploma or equivalent. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What Are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>Students in this program will be asked to complete either 189 or 181 credit hours, depending on which minor they choose. These credits will be divided between 64 general education credit hours, 97 major core credit hours, and 20-28 minor option credit hours. </p> <p><u>Core Courses</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td>CIS 106B</td><td> Computer Operating Systems and Maintenance I</td></tr> <tr><td>CIS 107B</td><td> Computer Operating Systems and Maintenance II</td></tr> <tr><td>CIS 331</td><td> Database Management Using SQL</td></tr> <tr><td>CSS 211</td><td> Introduction to Network Security</td></tr> <tr><td>ELECT105A</td><td> Computer Information Systems Elective</td></tr> <tr><td>ITS 321</td><td> Legal and Ethical Issues in Information Technology</td></tr> <tr><td>ITS 331</td><td> Designing for Security</td></tr> <tr><td>ITS 341</td><td> Scripting for Network Administrators</td></tr> <tr><td>ITS 421</td><td> Tactical Perimeter Defense</td></tr> <tr><td>ITS 491</td><td> Information Security Research and Design Project</td></tr> <tr><td>LUX 205</td><td> Introduction to Linux/Unix</td></tr> <tr><td>MNP 171A</td><td> Windows 7 Configuration</td></tr> <tr><td>MNP 221</td><td> Configuring Windows Server 2008 Network</td></tr> <tr><td>MTH 401</td><td> Statistical Methods</td></tr> <tr><td>NET 101</td><td> Networking Essentials I</td></tr> <tr><td>NET 102</td><td> Networking Essentials II</td></tr> <tr><td>WRK 218</td><td> Work Experience Project</td></tr> <tr><td>WRK 291B</td><td> Professional Career Strategies</td></tr> <tr><td><b>Select One Course from the Following:</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>MGT 211</td><td> Management and Supervision</td></tr> <tr><td>MGT 231</td><td> Small Business Management</td></tr> <tr><td><b>Select One Course from the Following:</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>CIS 251 </td><td>Systems Development Methods</td></tr> <tr><td>PPM 301</td><td> Project Management</td></tr> <tr><td><b>Select One Course from the Following:</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>CSC 121A</td><td> Network Fundamentals</td></tr> <tr><td>NET 222</td><td> Introduction to Routers and Routing</td></tr> <tr><td><b>Select One Course from the Following:</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>CSC 222</td><td> Cisco Wireless Networking</td></tr> <tr><td>NET 211</td><td> Wireless Networking</td></tr> </table><p><u>Select One Group from the Following:</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td><b>Computer System Security</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>CSS 111</td><td> Introduction to Information System Security</td></tr> <tr><td>NET 241</td><td> Firewall Architecture and Management I</td></tr> <tr><td>NET 242</td><td> Firewall Architecture and Management II</td></tr> <tr><td> </td><td /></tr> <tr><td><b>OR</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td> </td><td /></tr> <tr><td><b>Microsoft</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>ELECT105B</td><td> Computer Information Systems Elective</td></tr> <tr><td>MNP 211</td><td> Configuring Windows Server 2008 Active Directory</td></tr> <tr><td>MNP 231</td><td> Administering Windows Server 2008</td></tr> </table><p><u>General Education Requirements</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td>ELECT111A</td><td> Scientific Inquiry Elective</td></tr> <tr><td>ELECT121A</td><td> Communication Elective</td></tr> <tr><td>ELECT131A</td><td> Global and Cultural Perspectives Elective</td></tr> <tr><td>ELECT131B</td><td> Global and Cultural Perspectives Elective</td></tr> <tr><td>ELECT141A</td><td> Personal and Social Environments Elective</td></tr> <tr><td>ELECT141B</td><td> Personal and Social Environments Elective</td></tr> <tr><td>ENG 101</td><td> Composition I</td></tr> <tr><td>ENG 102</td><td> Composition II</td></tr> <tr><td>HUM 401A</td><td> Philosophy of Ethics</td></tr> <tr><td>MTH 111</td><td> Introductory Algebra</td></tr> <tr><td>MTH 112</td><td> Intermediate Algebra</td></tr> <tr><td>SOC 321</td><td> Cultural Diversity</td></tr> <tr><td>SPK 201</td><td> Oral Communication</td></tr> <tr><td>WRI 115</td><td> Workplace Communication</td></tr> <tr><td><b>Select One Course from the Following:</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>PSY 101</td><td> Human Relations</td></tr> <tr><td>PSY 111</td><td> General Psychology</td></tr> <tr><td><b>Select One Course from the Following:</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>SPK 211</td><td> Group Dynamics</td></tr> <tr><td>SPK 401</td><td> Presentational Speaking</td></tr> </table><p><u>Choose One of the Following Minors</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td><b>Information Assurance Minor</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>ITS 305</td><td> Security Policies and Auditing</td></tr> <tr><td>ITS 315</td><td> Information Systems Threat Assessment</td></tr> <tr><td>ITS 325</td><td> Securing Systems</td></tr> <tr><td>ITS 405</td><td> Internet and Web Security</td></tr> <tr><td>ITS 415</td><td> Firewall Concepts</td></tr> <tr><td>ITS 425</td><td> Computer Forensics and Investigation</td></tr> <tr><td>ITS 435</td><td> Disaster Recovery</td></tr> <tr><td><b>5-Year MSIS Program</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>BUS 615</td><td> Human Behavior Management of Organizations</td></tr> <tr><td>BUS 678</td><td> Research and Statistics for Managers</td></tr> <tr><td>ITS 305</td><td> Security Policies and Auditing</td></tr> <tr><td>MIS 511</td><td> Management Information Systems</td></tr> <tr><td>MIS 521</td><td> Information Systems Project Management</td></tr> </table><h3 id="section---WhatCouldIDoAfterIGraduate">What Could I Do After I Graduate?</h3> <h4 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h4> <p>Once a student graduates from this Baker College online program, he or she may be able to pursue entry-level technology work or positions that could require greater responsibilities. Students may be able to seek work with government organizations, with large or small businesses, as a consultant, or even as an entrepreneur. </p> <p>Possible positions include but are not limited to: </p> <ul><li>Computer Security Specialist </li><li>Desktop Support </li><li>Network Technician </li><li>Network Administrator </li><li>Computer Systems Administrator</li></ul>