Bachelor of Science in Information Technology - Information Security Online Degree Information

	Bachelor of Science in Information Technology - Information Security
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Degree Title:	Bachelor of Science in Information Technology - Information Security
College:	Peirce College
Description:	Peirce College offers a Bachelor of Science Degree in Information Technology with a concentration in Information Security. This intensive program of study prepares the student for the (ISC)2 management level Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification exam. The CISSP certification recognizes a mastery of an international standard in Information Security. Students can become a CISSP upon passing the certificate exam and completing the requirements in industry experience. Prior to accumulating the necessary work experience, an Associate of (ISC)2 designation may be earned. Students who earn the bachelor's degree with this concentration are prepared for information security management positions in government and industry. Students will complete a minimum of 121 credits to earn a bachelor's degree. Generally, a student will generally complete 121 credits in 41 classes.

Accreditation:	Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Middle States Commission on Higher Education (?)
Delivery Format:	Online (?)
Educational Level:	Bachelor (?)
Language:	English
Requirements:	Students must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent.

Facts & Figures

Institutional Accrediting Agency: (?)
Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Address:
1420 Pine Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102
US

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

Calendar Type:
Courses start each month. Most run for 7 weeks.

Credit-earning Options:
Students may earn up to 90 credits through any combination of transfer credits, credit by examination, work experience, and portfolio assessment. Standard examinations include AP, CLEP and DANTES.

Delivery Format: (?)
Online

Carnegie Classification: (?)
Baccalaureate College—General

Technical Requirements:
Internet access and a Windows-based PC is required. Students enrolled will get a fully licensed version of Microsoft Office and a discounted price on computers is available.

Geographic Restrictions:
US only

Scholarships Offered:
Peirce offers many merit-based and need-based scholarships.

Loans Offered:
Over 70% of Peirce students receive some kind of financial aid, including state and federal loans, grants, and other types of aid. Students must complete the FAFSA form.

Registration Details:
A College representative will contact students to walk them through the application process. Applicants must complete an application, submit the $50 application fee, and all transcripts in order to matriculate.