16 credits minimum
Computer Sciences and Information Systems Division
Taylorsville Redwood Campus, BB 109, (801) 957-5150
General Information, (801) 957-4073
www.slcc.edu/csis
CSIS Academic Advisor, BB 130A, (801) 957-4286
Program Faculty:
Professors − Jimmy Chen, Gordon Frisbey, Susumu Kasai, Randy Koziatek, Lorna Wells, Bruce Worthen
Associate Professors − Paul Anstall, Robert Baird, Marilyn Hibbert, Philip Nielson
Assistant Professors − Zahra Atashi, Roderick Buhler, Edward Walsh
Instructors − Dan Pope, Margarethe Posch
Program Description: The program provides students with an in-depth knowledge of network and cyber security.
Career Opportunities: Employment of information security analysts, web developers, and computer network administrators is projected to grow 22 percent from 2010 to 2020, faster than the average for all occupations. Job prospects for all three
occupations should be favorable.
NOTE: This Certificate of Proficiency is eligible for financial aid if it is a part of a financial aid eligible program such as an AS or AAS degree. Courses within the certificate may also be eligible if taken as part of a financial aid eligible program. Please check with the Financial Aid Office to determine if the Certificate of Proficiency and classes are eligible.
| Program Student Learning Outcomes |
Related College-Wide Student Learning Outcomes |
| Analyze network traffic for security vulnerabilities |
1 - Substantive Knowledge |
| Mitigate network outages due to security breaches |
1 - Substantive Knowledge |
| Design cyber-security solutions for business problems. |
1 - Substantive Knowledge |
| Identify, resolve and document network security issues |
4 - Think Critically 2 - Communicate Effectively |
| Recognize the ethical considerations of utilizing technology in business. |
5 - Civic Engagement and/or Working Professionally |
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