Credential(s) Offered
IHE Certificate of Completion
Method of Delivery
Hybrid or blended
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours, Weekends
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
Computer Security Certificate
Program Synopsis
A. Course Objective: Development and guidance for increased secure IT planning, implementation, management and operation.
Description: Increase awareness of Information Technology risks, vulnerabilities, and protection requirements for new and emerging technologies.
Competencies to be achieved:
- CIS 120 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS (3 cr.)
- CIS 175 COMPUTER SECURITY (3 cr.)
- CIS 180 COMPUTER PROGRAMMING LOCIG (3 cr.)
- CIS 260 INTRODUCTION TO OPERATING SYSTEMS (3 cr.)
- CIS 275 FUNDAMENTALS OF NETWORK SECURITY (3 cr.)
- CIS 270 NETWORK FUNDAMENTALS (3 cr.)
- BUA 100 SURVEY OF BUSINESS (3 cr.)
- BUA 110 BUSINESS MATH APPLICATIONS (3 cr.)
- BUA 220 LEGAL ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS (3 cr.)
- ENG 101 FRESHMAN COMPOSITION I /GE (3 cr.) OR ENG 107 FIRST-YEAR COMP (FOR MULTILINGUAL WRITERS) (3 cr.)
B. Total Cost of Program (include all costs to student including testing, licensure):
Total In-State: $4145.00
Total Out-of-State: $5555.00
Tuition (effective summer 2024):
In-state: $2910.00
Out-of-state: $4320.00
Books: $1067.00
Fees (effective summer 2024):
Technology Fee: $150 ($5 per credit hour)
Bus Fee: $18.00 ($6 per semester * 3 semesters, Fall/Spring only).
C. Provide a list of all books required for the program (even if cost of books is included in tuition):
- CIS-120: Discovering Computers. ISBN: 9780357675366 - $87.00
Shelly Cashman Series Microsoft Office 365 and Office 2019 Introductory. Cable, Freund, Monk, Sebok, Starks, Vermaat. ISBN: 978035726434 - $115.00 - CIS-175: Principles of Information Security-Text Edition: Whitman, Mattord, ISBN: 9780357506493) -$100.00 Print
- CIS-180: Programming Logic & Design 8th Ed. (ISBN: 9780357880876) -$152.00
- CIS-260: Microsoft Specialist Guide to MS Windows 10 Configuring Windows Devices (ISBN: 9781285868578)- $95.00
- CIS-275: Cengage: CompTIA Security + Guide to Network Security Fundamentals, 7th Ed. (ISBN: 9780357709597)- $100.00
- CIS-270: Introduction to Networks CCNAV7 Edition: 21 (Pearson, ISBN: 9780136633662)-$76.00 print
- BUA-100: MindTap with LivePlan for Pride/Hughes/Kapoor’s Foundations of Business, 1 term instant access (ISBN: 9780357717998) $101.00
- BUA-110: Contemporary Mathematics for Business and Consumers (ISBN: 9780357026441)- $108.00
- BUA-220: Business: Its Legal, Ethical, and Global Environment Jennings (ISBN: 9780357447642) -$103.00 hardcover
- ENG-101: Writing Guide with Handbook (ISBN: 978195169)- $30.00
D. Provide a list of all supplies required for the program (even if costs are included in tuition): N/A
E. WIOA Contact for Enrollment Status /Credential Verification:
Name: Anthony Herrera, Grants and Workforce Special Programs Coordinator
Email: Anthony.Herrera@azwestern.edu
Phone number: (928) 317-6339
F. Direct Website link to the program: https://www.azwestern.edu/sites/default/files/documents/degrees-and-certificates/occupational-certificate/Computer_Security.pdf
G. Additional information:
- Background check requirements for licensing and background restrictions for working in the occupation: N/A
- Other additional requirements may be needed: N/A
H. Refund Policy: https://www.azwestern.edu/paying-for-college
I. Credentials: (The following questions must be answered along with a supporting explanation for each)
- Industry Recognized: (Developed and offered by, or endorsed by a nationally-recognized industry association or organization representing a sizeable portion of the industry sector)
Yes or No: NO
Nationally Recognized Industry Association or Organization:
- Stackable: (Part of a sequence of credentials)
Yes or No: Yes, Student may continue on to obtain an AA, bachelor's degree, master's degree, etc. in computer security and other various areas.
Career Pathway:
- Portable: (Recognized in other geographical areas; by other educational institutions; or by other industries/companies)
Yes or No (Explain): Yes, Arizona Western College is recognized by state and nationwide.
- Accredited Curriculum: (This is referring to the course being accredited, not the test or school)
Yes or No: Yes, Higher Learning Commission
Accrediting Agency and link to website: https://www.hlcommission.org/
J. Credential Attainment Rate: Percentage of students in the last 24 months who obtained a postsecondary credential, or secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent, during participation or within one year after exit from the training program.
0% earned occupational certificate (reported on 6-19-23)
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
48
Hours
30
Entrance Requirements
Course(s)
School
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Curriculum Competency Based
Yes
Training Location(s)
2020 S Avenue 8E, Yuma, AZ 85365
Local WIB
9 - ARIZONA@WORK - Yuma County
Type of Attainment:
Computer Security Certificate
Name of Credential
Computer Security Certificate
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
Pell Grant, WIOA
Refund Policy
https://www.azwestern.edu/paying-for-college
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
Yes - Higher Learning Commission
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
Yes
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
No
Cost Items
Books (Estimated)
$1,067.00 Costs provided are estimates and subject to change
In-State Tuition
$2,910.00 Costs provided are estimates and subject to change
Other Fees
$168.00 $6.00 Bus pass per semester, Fall/Spring only; technology fee $5 per credit hour
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$4,320.00 Costs provided are estimates and subject to change
Total In-State Program Cost
$4,145.00
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$5,555.00
