Associate in Science and Bachelor of Science in Information MISSION STATEMENT The Peirce Information program prepares graduates to be successful information technology professionals by providing them crucial critical thinking, problem solving, and life-long learning skills needed to respond to the ever-changing demands of the information technology field while also providing practical skills in high demand, state-of-the-art technology. VISION STATEMENT After obtaining an Information degree, Peirce College graduates will become effective technologists prepared for progressive professional responsibility, leadership, and long-term career success. They will advance the profession both through their own lifelong commitment to learning and professional growth, and through their participation in professional organizations. To enable these ends, the Peirce Information program will provide an education that combines cutting edge practical skills with a solid theoretical foundation and time-honored critical thinking and analytical skills. Program Learning Outcomes The program enables students by the time of graduation to be able to: 1. Analyze a problem and identify and define the computing requirements appropriate to its solution 2. Select, design, integrate, implement, evaluate, and administer computer-based systems to meet defined user needs. Function effectively on teams to accomplish a common goal 4. Analyze computing-related ethical, legal and social issues to enable responsible professional practice and an ability to synthesize policy recommendations 5. Communicate effectively with a range of audiences 6. Use and apply current techniques, concepts, tools, and practices in the core information technologies 7. Assist in the creation and execution of an effective project plan www.peirce.edu 888.467.472, ext. 9000 9
Associate in Science Degree in Information 201-2014 Curriculum This program is designed to provide students the foundations of modern information technology, instilling a broad spectrum of fundamental technology knowledge and skills. Students learn applications software, networking and network security, database management systems, computer programming, and server administration. The program gives students the foundation needed to meet the technology needs of modern organizations today and into the future. Most associate degree graduates at Peirce continue their education and complete the bachelor s degree, opening the door to increased responsibility, higher-level positions and increased opportunity for advancement. Please consult with your academic advisor for the best schedule for your situation. PRC 101 or PRC 100 Peirce College Orientation or Student Success Seminar 1 or BIS 111 Application Software Fundamentals ENG 101 English Composition ENG 10 Research and Rhetoric MAT Mathematics Course (MAT 102 or higher) MAT Mathematics Course (MAT 109 or higher) SCI Science Course GEN ED General Education Elective SUBTOTAL: 28 or 0 BIS 112 Introduction to Programming Concepts BIS 201 HTML and the World Wide Web BIS 25 Database Management Systems ITN 120 PC Fundamentals ITN 10 Networking Fundamentals ITN 144 Introduction to Network Security ITN 200 Server Administration I ITN 220 Help Desk and Customer Support Concepts MIS 110 Usability Principles and Interaction Design MIS 205 Ethical Management of Information IT ELE IT Elective SUBTOTAL: TOTAL CREDITS 61 or 6 40 www.peirce.edu 888.467.472, ext. 9000
with a Concentration in Desktop Applications for Business 201-2014 Curriculum After meeting the requirements of the associate degree, bachelor s students in this concentration focus on developing skills in critical thinking, problem solving, information management, resource management, and application synthesis. Students will work on projects and scenarios that they may encounter in the workplace using the Microsoft Office Suite of products. Projects are designed to provide tangible results that can be used by students to build a portfolio that demonstrates their abilities using the Microsoft Office applications. PROGRAM PREREQUISITE AS Associate in Science in Information 61 or 6 SUBTOTAL: 61 or 6 ENG/COM English or Communications Course HUM/HIS Humanities or History Course (2) 6 MAT Mathematics Course, 200-level or above SCI Science Course GEN ED General Education Course SUBTOTAL: 24 BIS 402 Systems Analysis and Design MIS 02 Information Systems Project Management BIS 16 Advanced Database Concepts BIS 27 Automating Office Applications BIS 22 Intermediate Office Applications BIS 2 Computer Programming BIS 40 Applied Systems Design BIS 415 Capstone BIS 422 Advanced Office Applications BIS 445 Extensible Markup Language (XML) IT ELE or CWE 24 IT Elective or Cooperative Work Experience ELE Open Elective SUBTOTAL: 6 TOTAL CREDITS 121 or 12 www.peirce.edu 888.467.472, ext. 9000 41
with a Concentration in Information Security 201-2014 Curriculum This intensive program of study prepares the student for the (ISC) 2 management level CISSP certification exam. The CISSP certification recognizes a mastery of an international standard in Information Security management. 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. Please consult with your academic advisor for the best schedule for your situation. Please consult the course PROGRAM PREREQUISITE AS Associate in Science in Information 61 or 6 SUBTOTAL: 61 or 6 ENG/COM English or Communications Course HUM/HIS Humanities or History Course (2) 6 MAT Mathematics Course, 200-level or above SCI Science Course GEN ED General Education Course SUBTOTAL: 24 MIS 02 Information Systems Project Management ISC 10 Information Security Management ISC 20 Access Control Systems Methodology ISC 50 Telecom & Network Security ISC 410 Management Level Cryptography ISC 420 Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery Plan ISC 40 Physical and Operations Security ISC 440 Security Models and Application ITN 404 Network Security and Defense ITN 425 IT Capstone in Networking, Administration, and Security IT ELE or CWE 26 IT Elective or Cooperative Work Experience ELE Open Elective SUBTOTAL: 6 TOTAL CREDITS 121 or 12 42 www.peirce.edu 888.467.472, ext. 9000
Certificate of Proficiency in Information Security 201-2014 Curriculum This intensive program of study prepares the student for the (ISC) 2 management level CISSP certification exam. The CISSP certification recognizes a mastery of an international standard in Information Security management. 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. PRC 101 or PRC 100 Peirce College Orientation or Student Success Seminar 1 or ENG 101 English Composition ENG 10 Research and Rhetoric SUBTOTAL: 7 or 9 MIS 02 Information Systems Project Management ISC 10 Information Security Management ISC 20 Access Control Systems and Methodology ISC 50 Telecom and Network Security ISC 410 Management Level Cryptography ISC 420 Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plan ISC 40 Physical and Operations Security ISC 440 Security Models and Application ITN 404 Network Security and Defense ITN 425 IT Capstone in Networking, Administration, and Security SUBTOTAL: 0 TOTAL CREDITS 7 or 9 www.peirce.edu 888.467.472, ext. 9000 4
with a Concentration in Networking, Administration, and Security 201-2014 Curriculum After meeting the requirements of the associate degree, students in the bachelor s program will deepen their knowledge of network operating system environments and gain understanding of material needed to design, build, secure, and maintain enterprise-grade networks support Microsoft Windows in enterprise. Most acquire the fundamental knowledge to pursue the industry s premier Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) certification. They will also learn the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA ) curriculum and that of CompTIA s Linux+. Students also have the opportunity to explore new security technologies and standards, while building critical thinking and problem solving skills. The concentration culminates in a capstone project that allows the student to highlight knowledge gained in applied networking and security. PROGRAM PREREQUISITE AS Associate in Science in Information 61 or 6 SUBTOTAL: 61 or 6 ENG/COM English or Communications Course HUM/HIS Humanities or History Course (2) 6 MAT Mathematics Course, 200-level or above SCI Science Course GEN ED General Education Course SUBTOTAL: 24 MIS 02 Information Systems Project Management BIS 402 Systems Analysis and Design ISC 410 or 420 Management Level Cryptography or Business Continuity & Disaster ITN 00 Linux Administration ITN 02 Linux Networking and Security ITN 12 Network Routing and Switching ITN 50 Planning and Maintaning Network Infrastructure ITN 404 Network Security and Defense ITN 410 Administering Directory Services ITN 425 IT Capstone in Networking, Administration, and Security IT ELE or CWE 26 IT Elective or Cooperative Work Experience ELE Open Elective SUBTOTAL: 6 TOTAL CREDITS 121 or 12 44 www.peirce.edu 888.467.472, ext. 9000
Certificate of Proficiency in Help Desk Technician 201-2014 Curriculum Designed to provide students with a firm background in the computer support industry, this certificate program covers the fundamentals of system support. Courses cover entry-level technical skills required to perform the job of a Help Desk Technician. Students may apply these credits to an associate degree in Information with a concentration in Networking, Administration, and Security. PRC 101 or PRC 100 Peirce College Orientation or Student Success Seminar 1 or ENG 101 English Composition ENG 10 Research and Rhetoric SUBTOTAL: 7 or 9 BIS 111 Application Software Fundamentals BIS 201 HTML and the World Wide Web ITN 120 PC Fundamentals ITN 10 Networking Fundamentals INT 144 Introduction to Network Security ITN 200 Server Administration I ITN 220 Help Desk and Customer Support Concepts ITN 00 Linux Administration ITN 50 Server Administration II ITN 410 Administering Directory Services SUBTOTAL: 0 TOTAL CREDITS 7 or 9 www.peirce.edu 888.467.472, ext. 9000 45
with a Concentration in Programming and Application 201-2014 Curriculum After meeting the requirements of the associate degree, graduates from this program make excellent candidates for positions as application developers, programmers, and systems analysts. Students are equipped to determine the customer s needs and design and implement a systems-based solution. Bachelor s students will study higher-level application development in the.net environment involving courses in ASP, SQL, XML, and the component object model for application development. Students will also explore tools used in systems analysis such as Microsoft Project and Visio. This concentration culminates in a capstone project that requires the student to build a working program or prototype to demonstrate practical skills and knowledge gained in this area of study. PROGRAM PREREQUISITE AS Associate in Science in Information 61 or 6 SUBTOTAL: 61 or 6 ENG/COM English or Communications Course HUM/HIS Humanities or History Course (2) 6 MAT Mathematics Course, 200-level or above SCI Science Course GEN ED General Education Course SUBTOTAL: 24 MIS 02 Information Systems Project Management BIS 402 Systems Analysis and Design BIS 2 Computer Programming II BIS 24 Visual Basic I BIS 27 and BIS 40 Automating Office Applications and 6 or BIS 0 and BIS 445 Applied Systems Design or Javascript Programming and Extensible Markup Language (XML) BIS 25 Application II BIS 45 Using ASP.NET in Application BIS 415 IT Capstone in Programming and Application BIS 425 Using Databases in Application IT ELE or CWE 25 Information Elective (Recommended: ISC 440) or Cooperative Work Experience ELE Open Elective SUBTOTAL: 6 TOTAL CREDITS 121 or 12 46 www.peirce.edu 888.467.472, ext. 9000
Certificate of Proficiency in Information,.NET Programming 201-2014 Curriculum This comprehensive, career-oriented certificate program is designed to provide students with a solid background in the methodology of application development. Topics presented include the justification, design, creation, and maintenance of complex computer systems. Students will learn how to assess information systems project feasibility through a business case analysis, gather requirements, create a functional specification document, and design and build graphical user interfaces. Students will also learn VB.NET, ASP, XML, and SQL as part of the broad implementation of the project. Students may apply credits earned in the Certificate of Proficiency to the associate degree in Information with a concentration in Programming and Application. PRC 101 or PRC 100 Peirce College Orientation or Student Success Seminar 1 or ENG 101 English Composition ENG 10 Research and Rhetoric MAT 102 College Algebra SUBTOTAL: 10 or 12 BIS 112 Programming Concepts BIS 201 HTML and the World Wide Web BIS 2 Computer Programming II BIS 24 Application I BIS 25 Application II BIS 45 Using ASP.NET in Application BIS 425 Using Databases in Application BIS 445 Extensible Markup Language (XML) SUBTOTAL: 24 TOTAL CREDITS 4 or 6 www.peirce.edu 888.467.472, ext. 9000 47
with a Concentration in Management 201-2014 Curriculum Students pursuing the bachelor s degree with this concentration learn applied management concepts, systems analysis and design, and project management. Students will take a variety of business, finance, and management courses to enhance their knowledge of business and the effective use of technology. They will also develop critical thinking skills that will be invaluable in technology management positions in business, industry, and government. Upon completion of this degree, students will be well on their way to a challenging career as a business technology supervisor, department liaison, or project lead. PRC 101 or PRC 100 Peirce College Orientation or Student Success Seminar 1 or BIS 111 Application Software Fundamentals ENG 101 English Composition ENG 10 Research and Rhetoric ENG/COM English/Communications Course MAT Mathematics Course (MAT 102 or above) MAT Mathematics Course (MAT 109 or above) MAT Mathematics Course (200-level or above) HUM/HIS Humanities or History Course (2) 6 ECO 101 Microeconomics ECO 102 Microeconomics SCI Science Course (2) 6 GEN ED General Education Course (2) 6 SUBTOTAL: 52 or 54 BIS 112 Programming Concepts BIS 201 HTML and the World Wide Web BIS 25 Database Management Systems BIS 402 Systems Analysis and Design ITN 120 PC Fundamentals ITN 10 Networking Fundamentals ITN 144 Introduction to Network Security ITN 200 Server Administration I MIS 110 Usability Principles and Interaction Design MIS 205 Ethical Management of Information MIS 02 Information Systems Project Management ACC 105 Accounting & Finance for Non-Financial Managers BIS 22 Intermediate Office Applications BIS 40 Applied Systems Design Continued on page 49 48 www.peirce.edu 888.467.472, ext. 9000
with a Concentration in Management 201-2014 Curriculum (continued) BUS 100 Introduction to Business ISC 10 Information Security Management ISC 420 Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plan MGT 210 Applied Management Concepts MGT 06 Organizational Dynamics MIS 425 Special Topics in Management BUS ELE Business Elective (2) 6 ELE Open Elective SUBTOTAL: 69 TOTAL CREDITS 121 or 12 www.peirce.edu 888.467.472, ext. 9000 49