Academic Programs in Information Security

M.S. in Computing Technology in Education (Concentration in Information Security)

For additional information, including admission requirements and course descriptions, see the Graduate Catalog of the Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences.

The M.S. in Computing Technology in Education is designed to meet the needs of working professionals such as teachers, educational administrators, and trainers working in either the public or the private sector. The program blends educational theory and practice
into a learning experience that develops skills applicable to complex real-world problems. It enhances knowledge of how computers, software, and other forms of high technology can be used to improve learning outcomes. The program’s online format offers full-time students the opportunity to earn the master’s degree in 12 months and working professionals the opportunity to earn the degree in 12­18 months. Many of the courses in the program have been approved for teacher certification in computer science (grades K­12) or recertification by Florida’s Bureau of Teacher Certification. They may be taken as part of the degree program or independently. (Satisfactory completion of the master’s degree program does not guarantee that students will meet certificate requirements for their states.)

The M.S. in Computing Technology in Education with concentration in information security, requires a total of 42 credit hours (14 courses). Individuals may apply to take one or more certified information security courses as non-degree students. Courses in the concentration in information security are recognized by the National Security Agency (NSA) based on its certification of the school’s curriculum for compliance with the requirements of NSA national training standards NSTISSI No. 4011 (Information Systems Security Professionals) and CNSSI No. 4013 (System Administrators).

Option for Early Admission into the Ph.D. Program

This option provides the opportunity for master’s students in computing technology in education to earn the Ph.D. in computing technology in education in a shorter time. See detailed requirements in the school's master's brochure or graduate catalog.

The Curriculum for the M.S. in Computing Technology in Education with concentration in Information Security (42 credit hours)

Students must take nine of the following courses (If the thesis option is elected, students must take seven of the following courses courses plus six thesis credits):
MCTE 615 The Internet
MCTE 625 Survey of Courseware
MCTE 628 Instructional Systems Design
MCTE 630 Database Systems
MCTE 645 Integrated Applications
MCTE 650 Computer Networks
MCTE 660 Multimedia Systems
MCTE 661 Online Learning Environments
MCTE 670 Learning Theory and Computer Applications
MCTE 680 Human-Computer Interaction
MCTE 690 Research Methodology
MCTE 691 Master’s Project in CTE

Students must take all of the following courses:
MCTE 620 Management Information Systems
MCTE 621 Information Systems Project Management
MCTE 684 Information Security Management
MCTE 685 Information Security Policy, Privacy, and Ethics
MCTE 686 Information System Auditing and Secure Operations