Master of Science in Information Assurance Online Degree Information

	Master of Science in Information Assurance
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Degree Title:	Master of Science in Information Assurance
College:	Regis University
Description:	The Master of Science in Information Assurance (IA) degree focuses on the science of managing the risks to information assets. More specifically, IA practitioners seek to protect the confidentiality, security, integrity, and availability of data and their delivery systems, whether the data are in storage, processing, or transit, and whether threatened by malice or accident. A total of 36-credit hours are required to earn a Master of Science in Information Assurance. The degree is offered for online and classroom based learning formats for accelerated 8-week terms.

Accreditation:	Regis University is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA). (?)
Delivery Format:	Available entirely online. Asynchronous communication: web-based classrooms, e-mail, chat rooms and forums, and bulletin boards. Course material may be supplemented with VHS, CD-ROMs, and DVDs (?)
Educational Level:	Master (?)
Language:	English
Requirements:	Students must have attained a Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution, as well as 3+ years of professional experience.

Facts & Figures

Institutional Accrediting Agency: (?)
Regis University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Address:
3333 Regis Blvd M-6
Denver, CO 80221-1099
US

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

Total Online Enrollment:
6000 students as of 7/1/2004

Calendar Type:
Accelerated eight-week format with six start terms per year.

Average Cost per Credit:
Undergraduate: $430.00 Graduate: Varies by program

Credit-earning Options:
Transfer Credits CLEP/DANTES Testing Prior Learning Assessment/Portfolio

Delivery Format: (?)
Online/Video/CD/Asynchronous

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

Technical Requirements:
Pentium Processor or Equivalent Minimum 15" monitor CD/DVD player Modem 56K Sound card/speakers Graphics card Other: VHS video player

Geographic Restrictions:
U.S. only.

On-Campus Requirement:
There are no on-campus requirements

Loans Offered:
Federal Pell Grant Program Federal Subsidized Stafford Loan Program Federal Unsubsidized Stafford Loan Program Federal Plus Program

Registration Details:
Varies by program.