Master of Science in Information Security - Technical Online Degree Information

	Master of Science in Information Security - Technical
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Degree Title:	Master of Science in Information Security - Technical
College:	Lewis University
Description:	Lewis University's Master of Science degree in Information Security with a Technical Concentration examines how information systems can be made more secure. The curriculum covers processing systems, secure operating systems, applications, network security, cryptography, security protocols, and other issues that confront those charged with securing information networks. This degree takes problem solving to a new level challenging student to analyze and strategize in unconventional ways. Graduates from this program will be able to safeguard businesses and government agencies from the growing risks and threats to IT functionality, integrity and data privacy they face on a daily basis. This degree fully explores the theory and practice of IT security on a global scale along with the latest technologies in all of the involved technologies.Near the end of this program students will attend a three day weekend residency.

Accreditation:	Lewis University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association. (?)
Delivery Format:	Mostly Online (?)
Educational Level:	Master (?)
Language:	English
Requirements:	Students must have at least a Bachelor Degree as highest level of education.
On Campus Requirement:	There is a single three-day weekend on-campus component, or residency, designed to reinforce the concepts and knowledge learned in the program at Lewis University’s campus in Romeoville, Illinois.

Facts & Figures

Institutional Accrediting Agency: (?)
The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, in addition to the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

Address:
One University Parkway
Romeoville, IL 60446
US

Institution Type: (?)
Private, not-for-profit, Higher Education

Calendar Type:
Rolling admission: Classes are offered in 8-weeks sessions

Average Cost per Credit:
$710 average cost per credit.

Credit-earning Options:
Students can transfer a maximum of 9 semester credits of graduate-level coursework from a regionally accredited institution for degree programs only.

Delivery Format: (?)
Online/Asynchronous

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

Technical Requirements:
Access to high speed internet, Pentium-class computer with Windows 98 or XP, Microsoft Office or Office Suite.

Geographic Restrictions:
US only

Loans Offered:
Students are encouranged to contact the Financial Aid office for further information.