Master of Liberal Studies in Information Assurance Online Degree Information

	Master of Liberal Studies in Information Assurance
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Degree Title:	Master of Liberal Studies in Information Assurance
College:	Fort Hays State University
Description:	The MLS in Information Assurance at Fort Hays State University is a 31-hour degree program that helps students develop a mastery of information practices, network security software/hardware applications and operating systems. It includes coursework that meets Information Assurance Curriculum Certification by the National Security Administration Committee on National Security Systems for CNSS 4011 and 4013E Standards 2008-2013. Two options are available: Network Security and Security Management. The Network Security option prepares professionals with advanced knowledge/skills in protecting networks. It assumes expertise in network design and implementation. The Security Management option prepares professionals to plan, administer and manage Information Assurance within an organization. While no specific technical background is required, typical students do have a technical background, and are now seeking advanced education to take IA leadership roles or further their careers.

Accreditation:	Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (?)
Delivery Format:	Entirely Online (?)
Educational Level:	Master (?)
Language:	English
Requirements:	Students must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0.

Facts & Figures

Institutional Accrediting Agency: (?)
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Address:
30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400
Chicago, IL 60602-2504
US

Institution Type: (?)
Public Higher Education

Total Online Enrollment:
4056 students as of 2/15/2008

Calendar Type:
Semester schedule (fall, spring and summer). 8- and 16-week course schedule.

Credit-earning Options:
Transfer credits accepted from accrediated institutions. Standardized tests accepted; CLEP and DANTES.

Delivery Format: (?)
Online, CD-ROM, DVD, Internet Protocol Television (IPTV), and videotape. Asynchronous and synchronous instruction.

Carnegie Classification: (?)
Master's College or University I

Technical Requirements:
500 MHz Pentium Processor or faster, 128 MB RAM, 150 MB free hard drive space, Soundcard and speakers, 4X CD-ROM drive, 33.6 Kbps modem (or faster), 800x600 resolution, Internet access, e-mail, Microsoft Windows 98 SE (or higher) or Mac OS X (or higher).

Geographic Restrictions:
None.

On-Campus Requirement:
None.

Scholarships Offered:
Students are encourged to work with the University's Financial Aid office to obtain information on different programs available.

Loans Offered:
Loans may be available. Applicants may apply by completing the Federal Application for Free Financial Aid (FAFSA) University code is 1915.

Registration Details:
Apply for admission online. Domestic application fee for Graduate School will be $35.00. Non-degree graduate students are not required to pay an application fee. Submit copies of your academic and/or military transcripts to the FHSU Registrar's Office.