Bachelor of Science in Information Technology - Security

The Security degree program concentration can help you build your credentials in the field of computer security. Along with knowledge essential to the field, it offers meaningful perspectives that you can apply to your own career objectives. The emphasis will be on analyzing security policies and evaluating risk assessment techniques. As you begin to understand security principles, concepts and techniques, you will have the opportunity to develop, implement and analyze disaster recovery plans.

When you graduate, you can pursue career opportunities such as:

• Disaster Recovery Analyst
• IS Security Manager
• IT Security User Administrator
• Contingency Planning Analyst
• Network Administrator
• Database Administrator
• Network Operations Analyst
• Network Architect
• Systems Designer
• Business Analyst
• Systems Analyst
• IT Project Leader
• Technology Sales Account Representative
• And many other related occupations

About the Institution

Colorado Technical University is a network of technologically advanced campuses that give you an extraordinary amount of control over how, when and where you study. This is higher education for today's real world, designed to conveniently fit into your current lifestyle and responsibilities.

Founded in 1965 as technical training school, Colorado Technical University has evolved into an online university offering degrees at associate, bachelor, and master's degree level. Since its inception, more than 38,000 students have enrolled and been enriched by the CTU Online experience.

The mission of Colorado Technical University, an institution of higher learning, is to provide career-oriented education by teaching applied, real-world, industry-current programs in selected areas, serving the needs of students for employment and career advancement and the needs of industry for highly qualified professionals at the associate, bachelor's, master's and doctorate levels.

Accreditation

Colorado Technical University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, Illinois 60602-2504). This independent corporation was founded in 1895 and is recognized by the US Department of Education and the Council on Higher Education Accreditation.

Applied Science, Computing, Engineering and Technology Education Accreditation

The Bachelor of Science degree programs in Computer Engineering and Electrical Engineering at the Colorado Springs campus are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.

Health Science Accreditation

The Colorado Technical University Surgical Technology Program in Kansas City, Missouri, is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon recommendation of the Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting.

The Colorado Technical University Associate of Applied Science in Radiologic Technology Program in Kansas City, Missouri, is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). JRCERT is the only agency recognized by the United States Department of Education for the accreditation of traditional and distance delivery educational programs in radiography, radiation therapy, magnetic resonance, and medical dosimetry.

The Colorado Technical University Diploma and Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting Programs in Kansas City, Missouri, are accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES). ABHES is recognized by the United States Secretary of Education for the programmatic accreditation of medical assistant, medical laboratory technician and surgical technology programs leading to a certificate, diploma, Associate of Applied Science, Associate of Occupational Science, or academic associate degrees and programs offered by distance delivery.

The Colorado Technical University Diploma in Practical Nursing Program in Kansas City, Missouri, has full approval from the Missouri Board of Nursing (MOBoN). The mission of MOBoN is to protect the public by development and enforcement of state laws governing the safe practice of nursing. The first Board of Nurse Examiners was appointed in 1909, with the Nurse Practice Act becoming effective in March 1909. The Nurse Practice Act (NPA) is the accumulation of statutes, Chapter 335.011 to 335.257 (http://www.moga.mo.gov/statutes/C335.HTM) published in the Revised Statutes of Missouri (1994). The NPA exists to govern and regulate the profession of licensed nurses, set standards for the approval of nursing schools in Missouri, determine the scope of practice of licensed nurses, and define who may use the title of registered nurse (R.N.) and licensed practical nurse (L.P.N.) within the State of Missouri.

The Colorado Technical University Surgical Technology Program in Pueblo, Colorado, is accredited by CAAHEP upon recommendation of the Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting.

The Associate of Science in Medical Assisting at the Sioux Falls campus is accredited by CAAHEP upon recommendation of the Medical Assisting Education Review Board.

CAAHEP is the largest programmatic accreditor in the health sciences field. In collaboration with its Committees on Accreditation, CAAHEP reviews and accredits over 2000 educational programs in twenty (20) health science occupations.

Council for Higher Education Accreditation

Colorado Technical University is a CHEA member and is accredited by a CHEA-recognized accrediting organization.A national advocate and institutional voice for self-regulation of academic quality through accreditation, CHEA is an association of 3,000 degree-granting colleges and universities and recognizes 60 institutional and programmatic accrediting organizations.

Colorado Department of Higher Education

Colorado Technical University's authorization to award degrees has been granted by the State of Colorado, Department of Higher Education, Colorado Commission on Higher Education.

The mission of the Department of Higher Education is to improve the quality of, ensure the affordability of, and promote access to, post-secondary education for the people of Colorado. In pursuing its mission, the Department of Higher Education will act as an advocate for the students and institutions of post-secondary education and will coordinate and, as needed, regulate the activities of the state's post-secondary education institutions.

Missouri Department of Higher Education

The Kansas City campus has the approval to operate by Coordinating Board for Higher Education, the Missouri

Department of Higher Education.

At the direction of the Coordinating Board for Higher Education, the Missouri Department of Higher Education (MDHE) carries out the goals and administrative responsibilities for the state system of higher education, which serves more than 360,000 students through 13 public four-year colleges and universities, 19 public two-year colleges, one public two-year technical college, 25 independent colleges and universities, and 152 proprietary schools.

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Cost

Schools' tuition fees vary according to the degree(s) you obtain.

To learn more about the tuition and the financial aid / loan information; please complete the online "Request for information" form.

Once the information is received, the school will contact you. We recommend talking with an enrollment counselor to answer your questions regarding cost, financial aid, courses and schedules.

Programs Offered