The School of Information Technology offers the following Graduate Certificates: Information Assurance and Security, Internet Application Development, Systems Analyst, and Telecommunications Management. These graduate certificates have been designed for IT professionals who would like to gain specialized knowledge in one of the certificate areas without the commitment of completing an entire degree program. The certificates will provide students with focused studies and exposure to the very latest topics and trends in the IT industry.
The Information Assurance and Security Graduate Certificate is designed for IT professionals who are interested in continuing education in methodologies and tools necessary for protecting information and information systems. The certificate provides an in-depth study of protecting the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of information using technology, people, and policy. The courses required to receive this certificate have been certified by the National Security Agency; students completing this certificate will also receive certification for the CNSS 4011 national standard.
The Internet Application Development Graduate Certificate is designed to provide a specialized education in emerging technologies for students who seek further studies in Web Development. The certificate is intended to prepare students to meet the growing demand for qualifications in the field.
The Systems Analyst Graduate Certificate is designed for IT professionals who are interested in pursuing further professional development in the Systems Analysis area. This certificate program prepares students to better understand different information systems development methodologies and develop the skills to manage information systems projects.
The Telecommunications Management Graduate Certificate is designed for IT professionals who are interested in pursuing further professional development in the Telecommunications and Networking area. This certificate program prepares students to better understand different telecommunications technologies and management methodologies.
Information Assurance and Security Graduate Certificate
The following courses are required to complete the graduate certificate in Information Assurance and Security:
This graduate certificate program assumes an undergraduate knowledge base in Systems Development and Java, which students with computer-related undergraduate degrees will typically have acquired. Students lacking sufficient background may be admitted to the program but should expect to complete some or all of the following courses with a grade of "A" or "B" before enrolling in graduate-level courses.
Internet Application Development Graduate Certificate
The following courses are required to complete the graduate certificate in Internet Application Development:
This graduate certificate program assumes an undergraduate knowledge base in Systems Development, Java, and Data Communications, which students with computer-related undergraduate degrees will typically have acquired. Students lacking sufficient background may be admitted to the program but should expect to complete some or all of the following courses with a grade of "A" or "B" before enrolling in graduate-level courses.
Systems Analyst Graduate Certificate
The following courses are required to complete the Systems Analyst graduate certificate:
This graduate certificate program assumes an undergraduate knowledge base in Systems Development, Java, and Database Processing, which students with computer-related undergraduate degrees will typically have acquired. Students lacking sufficient background may be admitted to the program but should expect to complete some or all of the following courses with a grade of "A" or "B" before enrolling in graduate-level courses.
Telecommunications Management Graduate Certificate
The following courses are required to complete the Systems Analyst graduate certificate:
This graduate certificate program assumes an undergraduate knowledge base in Java and Data Communications, which students with computer-related undergraduate degrees will typically have acquired. Students lacking sufficient background may be admitted to the program but should expect to complete some or all of the following courses with a grade of "A" or "B" before enrolling in graduate-level courses.
To learn more about specific courses offered for the degree, you may access descriptions of the courses offered as a part of the program in the graduate catalog.
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