Degree Overview
Offered both online and on-campus, the undergraduate certificate in Information System Security from the School of Computer & Information Sciences enables IT professionals to enhance their skills in the areas of computer systems security or prepare for industry certification in UNIX operating systems.
This 12-credit-hour certificate of completion explores computer operating systems including batch processing and storage management, cryptography, program security and operating systems protection and provides hands-on experience in UNIX operating systems including file management, the UNIX shell, using filters, administration tasks and more.
Credit from this certificate can be used toward a degree in Computer Information Systems, Computer Networking or Computer Science.
Total Credit Requirements: 12 credit hours
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Program Requirements
Listed below are the required courses for completion of this degree at Regis University. Please note that recent course requirement updates may not be reflected in the list below and you should contact an enrollment counselor at 800.944.7667 for recent changes and updates.
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Course Descriptions
Listed below are the available courses offered at Regis University within this respective degree program. The courses below include the degree program requirements as well as courses. Please contact the Office of Enrollment Services at 303.458.4126 for recent changes and updates.
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How to Apply
Certificate only applicants: Submit the application, application fee, indicate a minimum of 30 semester hours of transferable course credit from a regionally accredited college or university OR meet the 3 years of work experience and meet all prerequisites for specific courses you plan to register for.
You do NOT need to submit transcripts or a writing sample.
NOTE: You are limited to taking a maximum of 18 credit hours and you are NOT eligible for financial aid or veteran's benefits. If you decide to become degree-seeking you must meet all admission and degree requirements of the undergraduate program selected.
Application deadline: The application deadline is one week prior to the start of the term. Applications received after the deadline will be moved to the next term.
Please remember: Applications that are incomplete and/or missing information will NOT be processed.
Materials Needed for Application and Admission
- Application: Completed online undergraduate application form
- Application fee: $50.00 non-refundable application fee (waived for previous Regis University students)
- Work experience: If you have at least 30 credit hours of college coursework, work experience is optional. If you have less than 30 credit hours to transfer toward your degree, you must document that you have at least three years of work experience after high school, or a combination of work experience and previous college credit equivalent to three years. Applicants who do not meet this requirement may submit a letter of appeal to the School Dean. Download the guidelines for work experience admission appeal.
- Additional admission requirements apply to international students who are non-U.S. citizens.
Tuition
Classroom Tuition by Credit Hour
2012 -2013 Academic Year
| Program |
Estimated Total Program Cost |
Semester Hours Required |
Cost per Semester Hour |
Estimated Fees for Program |
| Information System Security Undergraduate Certificate |
$4,970 |
12 |
$410 |
$50 |
Online Tuition by Credit Hour
2012 -2013 Academic Year
| Program |
Estimated Total Program Cost |
Semester Hours Required |
Cost per Semester Hour |
Estimated Fees for Program |
| Information System Security Undergraduate Certificate |
$5,570 |
12 |
$460 |
$50 |