South Dakota Board of Regents

EXISTING PROGRAM: SUBSTANTIVE PROGRAM MODIFICATION

This form is used to request substantive changes in already existing programs (majors, minors, specializations).

1. INSTITUTION:

Dakota State University

2. PROGRAM TITLE:

Minor in Computer and Network Security

3. THIS PROPOSAL DEALS WITH A CHANGE IN:
	Distribution of Credits
		total credits required within the discipline		Program name
		total credits of supportive course work		Existing specialization
		total credits of elective course work		Addition of specialization
		total credits required for program	X	Other (explain) CIP Change for the major

4. EFFECTIVE DATE OF CHANGE:

Fall 2007

5. LEVEL:		6. CATEGORY:
	Certificate	x	Minor
	Associate Degree		Major
	Bachelor’s Degree		Specialization
	Master’s Degree
	Doctoral Degree

7. PRIMARY ASPECTS OF THE MODIFICATION:

Existing Curriculum Proposed Curriculum

CIP 11.0103 – Information Technology				11.1003 Computer and Information Systems Security
Pref	Num	Title	Cr Hrs	Pref	Num	Title	Cr Hrs
BADM	456	Cyberlaw	3
				CIS	245	Info Sec Fund	3
CIS	350	Comp HW, Data, Net	3	CIS	350	Comp HW, Data, Net	3
CIS	383	Networking I	3	CIS	383	Networking I	3
CIS	385	Networking II	3	CIS	385	Networking II	3
CIS	414	Computer Security	3	CIS	414	Computer Security	3
CIS	416	Network Security	3	CIS	416	Network Security	3
Total number of hours required			18	Total number of hours required			18

8. EXPLANATION OF THE CHANGE:

Cyberlaw is being removed from the minor and a new introductory course in security fundamentals is being added. The CIP for this major should be computer and Information System security instead of Information Technology. 11.0103 Information Technology – A program that focuses on the design of technological information systems, including computing systems, as solutions to business and research data and communications support needs. Includes instruction in the principles of computer hardware and software components, algorithms, databases, telecommunications, user tactics, application testing, and human interface design. 11.1003 Computer and Information Systems Security – A program that prepares individuals to assess the security needs of computer and network systems, recommend safeguard solutions, and manage the implementation and maintenance of security devices, systems, and procedures. Includes instruction in computer architecture, programming and systems analysis; networking; telecommunications; cryptography; security system design; applicable law and regulations; risk assessment and policy analysis; contingency planning; user access issues; investigation techniques; and troubleshooting.