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The Roadmap A Bachelor’s Degree Guide
2009 – 2010
The College of Information Sciences and Technology
Undergraduate Advising Center 104 Information Sciences and Technology Building
Phone: 814-865-8947; Toll Free (U.S. only): 866-225-8707 Fax: 814-865-7490
Person-to-Person Advising
Penn State’s College of Information Sciences and Technology prides itself on a personal touch in all that we do. This is particularly true of finding your way through your degree and program requirements, making course decisions, working out career plans, and simply figuring out what is best for you. How to make an appointment: Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. To better serve you, appointments are preferred. Please call us at 814-865-8947 and a staff assistant will find a time for you to meet that is mutually convenient.
Jeanie Peritz, Administrative Director
Susan Agee, Academic Counselor Shelly Kachik, Administrative Assistant [email protected] [email protected] Sarah Milito, Academic Counselor Kristi Stringer, Staff Assistant [email protected] [email protected] Shelie Waite, Academic Records Counselor Christa Homan, Staff Assistant [email protected] [email protected]
Michael McNeese, Professor-in-Charge [email protected]
E-advising
Academic Advising (http://ist.psu.edu/advising) The Office of Undergraduate Programs provides information on IST and SRA curriculum, minors, and degree requirements. Career Solutions (http://ist.psu.edu/currentstudents/careersolutions/) Provides information and strategies for internship and professional placement eLion (https://elion.psu.edu/) The University also offers a convenient on-line method to answer many basic academic questions and to prepare you for your face-to-face visit with your adviser. This is our eLion. The many features of eLion are usually available twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. Follow the “STUDENTS” category for information about specific features and available times.
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Table of Contents Penn State Campuses Offering IST Degrees and Courses ...................................................................... 2
IST Bachelor of Science Degree Options .................................................................................................. 3
IST Major Requirements ............................................................................................................................ 4
IST Courses ............................................................................................................................................... 5
IST Option Courses .................................................................................................................................... 7
Courses to Meet the Foreign Culture Requirement for the IST Major ....................................................... 8
IST Support of Option Courses .................................................................................................................. 9
The IST Major Recommended Academic Plans:
Information Systems: Design and Development (ISDEV) ................................................................ 10
Information Technology: Integration and Application (ITINT) ........................................................... 11
Information Context: People, Organizations, and Society (ISPP) .................................................... 12
ITINT and ICS Concurrent Major ...................................................................................................... 13
IST with an Education Abroad Semester……………………………………………………… .............. 14
SRA Bachelor of Science Degree Options .............................................................................................. 15
SRA Major Requirements ........................................................................................................................ 16
SRA Courses ........................................................................................................................................... 17
SRA Option Courses ................................................................................................................................ 18
SRA Support of Option Courses ............................................................................................................. 19
International Courses for the SRA Major ................................................................................................. 20
The SRA Major Recommended Academic Plans:
Intelligence Analysis and Modeling Option (IAM) ............................................................................. 21
Information and Cyber Security (ICS) ............................................................................................. 22
Social Factors and Risk (SFR) .......................................................................................................... 23
IAM and ITINT Concurrent Major………………………………………………………………… ........... 24
SRA with an Education Abroad Semester…………………………………………………… ................ 25
Your Career Roadmap: Internships for Year One, Year Two, and Year Three ....................................... 27
Your Career Roadmap: Placement for Year Four.................................................................................... 28
Entrance to Major ..................................................................................................................................... 29
The Roadmap was accurate at press time. The College of IST may make changes after initial publication. Please check the IST current students’ web pages for the latest news, course information, and more: http://ist.psu.edu
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Penn State Campuses Offering College of Information Sciences and Technology
Programs and Courses
Locations Offering the IST Bachelor’s Degree Program Penn State Abington Penn State Harrisburg Penn State University Park Penn State Beaver Penn State Hazleton Penn State Wilkes-Barre Penn State Berks Penn State Lehigh Valley Penn State Worthington Scranton Penn State Brandywine Penn State New Kensington Penn State York Penn State Greater Allegheny Penn State Schuylkill
Locations Offering the SRA Bachelor’s Degree Program Penn State Altoona Penn State Harrisburg Penn State University Park Penn State Berks
Locations Offering the IST Associate Degree Program Penn State Beaver Penn State Hazleton Penn State Shenango Penn State Berks Penn State Lehigh Valley Penn State Wilkes-Barre Penn State Continuing Ed. /UP Penn State Mont Alto Penn State World Campus Penn State DuBois Penn State New Kensington Penn State Worthington Scranton Penn State Fayette, Eberly Campus Penn State Schuylkill Penn State York
Locations Offering IST Courses Penn State Altoona
Locations Offering SRA Courses Penn State Altoona Penn State Hazleton Penn State Wilkes-Barre Penn State Beaver Penn State Mont Alto Penn State Worthington Scranton Penn State Greater Allegheny Penn State New Kensington
Not all courses are offered at every campus each semester. Check the Schedule of Courses to determine the availability of specific courses.
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Information Sciences and Technology (IST) Bachelor of Science Degree Options
The IST major within the College of Information Sciences and Technology offers three options. Information Systems: Design and Development (ISDEV) (Available at these Penn State locations: Beaver, Berks, Brandywine, Harrisburg, Lehigh Valley, University Park, Worthington Scranton, York.) This option is focused on expanding the skills needed to develop advanced information technology systems using state-of-the-art tools and techniques. The emphasis is on providing you with both knowledge in the design, implementation, testing, and evolution of complex software systems and a set of project-oriented, team-programming experiences. Information Technology: Integration and Application (ITINT) (Available at these Penn State locations: Abington, Beaver, Berks, Brandywine, Greater Allegheny, Harrisburg, Hazleton, Lehigh Valley, New Kensington, Schuylkill, University Park, Wilkes-Barre, Worthington Scranton, York, World Campus.) This option is designed to prepare you to use information technology to realize a variety of system-based goals (such as reliability, accessibility, and efficiency). The option is focused on developing a theoretical foundation and the skill set needed for integrating information technology into different systems to improve their performance. The emphasis is on providing you with both the theoretical frameworks needed to use information technology as a system attribute as well as a set of application-oriented experiences and skills. Information Context: People, Organizations, and Society (ISPP) (Available at these Penn State locations: Berks, Greater Allegheny, Lehigh Valley, University Park.) This option focuses on how information technology affects social change and the delivery of information to the consumer. This includes the human-machine interface; organization and retrieval of information; digital libraries; information and telecommunications services; information and media industry structures; software services and intermediaries; telecommunications and information law and policy; sociological aspects of technology change; multimedia; and art, design, and aesthetics.
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IST Major Requirements
To earn your Bachelor of Science degree in Information Sciences and Technology from Penn State’s College of Information Sciences and Technology, you must complete at least 125 credits. For recommendations on fulfilling your requirements, see the semester-by-semester plans. You may wish to speak to your adviser because completion of some major requirements may satisfy general education requirements. To keep track of your academic progress, check the online degree audit available through eLion. If you have any questions, make an appointment with your adviser.
For further details on the IST Major Requirements, please refer to the University Bulletin, online at http://bulletins.psu.edu/bulletins/bluebook/.
Prior to the Spring 2009 Program Year, refer to appropriate Roadmap using the link below.
Roadmaps
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IST Core Courses
Core Courses are required by all students majoring in Information Sciences and Technology independent of their option.
IST 110 or IST 110S
Information, People and Technology (3)
Introduction to information systems including social implications, and the creation, organization, analysis, storage, retrieval, and communication of information. IST 110/110S is a requirement for the IST major, and cannot double-count as a GS.
IST 210 Organization of Data (4)
Introduction to the concept of databases including the storage, manipulation, evaluation, and display of data and related issues. Prerequisite: IST 110/110S
IST 220 Networking and Telecommunications (3)
Introduction to digital network topologies; transmission media; signal modulation; digital packet switching and routing; systems integration; communications management; and security. Prerequisite: IST 110/110S.
IST 230 Language, Logic, and Discrete Mathematics (3) Introduction to formal languages, mathematical
logic, and discrete mathematics, with applications to information sciences and technology. Prerequisite: MATH 110 or MATH 140
IST 240 Introduction to Computer Languages (3)
Introduction to the specification and application of languages and language paradigms which interact with computers. Prerequisite: CMPSC 101; prerequisite or concurrent: IST 230
IST 301 Information and Organizations (3)
Overview of organizational structures and functions. Includes information processing and analytic perspectives of organizations. Prerequisite: IST 210, IST 220
IST 331 Organization and Design of Information Systems: User and System Principles (3)
Interdisciplinary survey of topics related to the use and usability of information systems. Prerequisite: IST 230
IST 402 Emerging Issues and Technologies (3)
Introduction to technology forecasting and analysis; overview of leading technologies in IST and how they impact information systems and users. Prerequisite: IST 210, IST 220
IST 440W IST Integration and Problem Solving (3)
Problem-based approach to technology integration by focusing on a real-life problem faced by an organization. Prerequisite: Seventh semester standing; five common course requirements; three of the required courses in an option, ENGL 202C or 202D.
IST 495 Internship (1)
Supervised off-campus, non-group instruction including field experiences, practica, or internships. Written and oral critique of activity required. Prerequisite: prior approval of proposed assignment by instructor
Other IST Courses
Additional courses offered by the College of Information Sciences and Technology
IST 130 Emerging Technologies in Popular Culture (3) (GA)
A survey course using online and experiential learning components to explore emerging technologies used to produce and consume popular cultural artifacts. Effective Spring 2010.
IST 250 New Media and the Web (3)
Introduction to how the World Wide Web utilizes emerging technologies. Students acquire conceptual understanding of constructing Web sites. Prerequisite: IST 110/110S or concurrent enrollment
IST 341 Human Diversity in the Global Information Technology (3) (US; IL)
Globalization, human diversity and their impacts on IT products, work, workforce, and the knowledge economy and social inclusion in general. Prerequisite: IST 110/110S
IST 390 Professional Development: Theory and Practice (1)
Interdisciplinary course to introduce students to the issues, concepts and skills involved in successfully transitioning into professional life.
IST 425 New Venture Creation (3)
Via problem-based learning, teams define new business ventures to meet current market needs, develop business plans, and present to investors. Prerequisite: ECON 002 or ECON 004 or ECON 014; CAS 100
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IST 426 Invention Commercialization (3)
Working with Penn State inventions selected by the Intellectual Property Office, student teams define an optimum commercialization path each technology. Prerequisite: ECON 002 or ECON 004 or ECON 014; CAS 100
IST 441 Information Retrieval and Organization (3)
This is an introductory course for seniors and graduate students covering practices, issues, and theoretical foundations of organizing and analyzing information and information content for purpose of providing access to textual and non-textual information resources. This course will introduce students to the principle of information storage and retrieval systems and databases. Prerequisite: IST 210, IST 240
IST 442 Information Technology in an International Context (3) (IL)
This course focuses on the implications of the global context for the design, diffusion and use of information technology. Prerequisite: IST 110/110S
IST 443 Information Technology Professional Services Theory and Practice (3)
This course focuses on introducing students to basic IT professional services theories and practices, including an examination of the professional services industry. Prerequisite: IST 210, 220, Concurrent: IST 302
IST 444 Advanced IT Professional Services (3)
Explores advanced IT professional services topics, such as leadership issues in consulting, strategic alignment facilitation, IT services organization strategies, structures and business processes, complex and strategy-level IT consulting projects, and the unique application of consulting methods in various industry sectors. Prerequisite: IST 443
IST 445H Globalization Trends and World Issues (3)
This course covers trends in globalization and their influence on U.S. policy making as well as the role of the U.S. in international issues. Prerequisite: 6 credits of honors courses
IST 446 An Introduction to Building Computer/Video Games (3)
An interdisciplinary course that introduces students to process and techniques involved in developing a video or computer game. Prerequisite: IST 311, IST 331 or approval of program
IST 451 Network Security (3)
The course will provide the students with a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental issues and concepts of network security, and the mainstream network security technologies and protocols that are widely used in the real world. Prerequisite: IST 220
IST 452 Legal and Regulatory Environment of Privacy and Security (3)
This course focuses on developing students with a working knowledge of the legal and regulatory constraints and opportunities for privacy and security of IT systems, with particular emphasis on the regulation of network activities and data management. Prerequisite: IST 301 or SRA 231 or equivalent
IST 453 Legal, Regulatory, Policy Environment of Cyber Forensics (3)
Legal, regulatory and public policy environment of computer and network forensics that constrain investigatory and monitoring activities in computer and network environments. Prerequisite: IST 110/110S and 6th-semester standing or higher. IST 453 is offered fall only at University Park
IST 454 Computer and Cyber Forensics (3)
Fundamental issues and concepts of computer forensics; aspects of computer and cyber crime; methods to uncover, protect, exploit, and document digital evidence; tools, techniques, and procedure to perform computer and cyber crime investigation. Prerequisite: IST 220
IST 456 Security and Risk Management (3)
Contemporary Security Issues; security management processes, architecture and models; risk analysis and management; security planning, analysis and safeguards; security policies development and administration; contingency planning, incidence handling and response; and security standards and certification processes. Prerequisite: IST 220
IST 461 Database Management and Administration (3) Introduces advanced topics in database
management systems that are fundamental to effective administration of enterprise information systems. Prerequisite: IST 210, IST 240
IST 462 Database Modeling and Applications (3)
This course introduces advanced topics in database modeling and applications. Prerequisite: IST 210, IST 240
IST 489H Research Methods for the Information Sciences and Technology (3)
Seminar course focused on approaches to studying information and communication technologies and writing theses and other research reports. Prerequisite: IST 110 , honors standing or permission of program
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IST Option Courses
Each option in the IST curriculum has 9 credits of prescribed coursework that distinguishes the focus of study.
Information Systems: Design and Development Option
IST 311 is a required course; select 6 credits from IST 411, 412, and 413
IST 311 Object-Oriented Design and Software Applications (3)
Introduction to object-oriented applications including applications in an OOD language. Prerequisite: CMPSC 101; IST 240
IST 411 Distributed-Object Computing (3)
Introduction to distributed-object computing and its use in client/server and real-world computing applications. Prerequisite: IST 311 IST 411 is offered spring only at University Park
IST 412 The Engineering of Complex Software Systems (3)
Introduction to the engineering of complex software systems including software system specification, design, and implementation, integration and test, and evolution. Prerequisite: IST 311 IST 412 is offered fall only at University Park
IST 413 Usability Engineering (3)
Project-based course emphasizing user inter-face development topics such as information processing issues, development and testing techniques, and application requirements. Prerequisite: IST 331 IST 413 is offered spring only at University Park
Information Technology: Integration and Application
IST 302, 420, 421 are all required courses
IST 302 IT Project Management (3)
Explore and apply the basic concepts, methodologies, and tools of project management in the field of information science and technology. Prerequisite: IST 210, IST 220
IST 420 Fundamentals of Systems and Enterprise Integration (3)
Introductory course on integration of information technology into different venues including the planning, development, and implementation of the integration. Prerequisite: IST 240, IST 301, IST 302
IST 421 Advanced Enterprise Integration: Technologies and Applications (3)
Advanced course on the integration of information technology into systems application. Prerequisite: IST 420
Information Context: People, Organizations, and Society
Select between IST 302 and IST 413; IST 431 and IST 432 are required courses
IST 302 IT Project Management (3)
Explore and apply the basic concepts, methodologies, and tools of project management in the field of information science and technology. Prerequisite: IST 210, IST 220
IST 413 Usability Engineering (3)
Project-based course emphasizing user inter-face development topics such as information processing issues, development and testing techniques, and application requirements. Prerequisite: IST 331 IST 413 is offered spring only at University Park
IST 431 The Information Environment (3)
Survey of social environment of information technology: themes of community, sovereignty, privacy, ethics, economics, and knowledge management. Prerequisite: IST 210, IST 220
IST 432 Legal and Regulatory Environment of Information Science and Technology (3)
Legal environment of information technology, constitutional/political issues, intellectual property, management, e-commerce, privacy, access, computer contracting, cyberspace regulation. Prerequisite: IST 301 or SRA 231 or equivalent
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Courses to Meet the Foreign Culture Requirement for the IST Major
What are Foreign Culture courses? • These are courses used to satisfy the Foreign Culture requirement that focus on a cultural aspect (e.g.,
history, literature, political systems, art, etc.) of other countries or geographic regions outside the borders of the United States.
• A course that fulfills the General Education International Cultures (IL) requirement must strive to
increase student knowledge of the variety of international societies and may deal to some extent with U.S. culture in its international connections. IL courses will be accepted as satisfying a Foreign Culture requirement. If you do an advanced search by selecting the More Search Options on the Schedule of Courses, you can find a listing of IL courses.
• A Foreign Culture course cannot double count with any other general education requirement.
How do I choose Foreign Culture courses? • You should choose Foreign Culture courses on the basis of your interest in learning more about a
particular country or region of the world. • See your assigned adviser for more information.
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Courses to Support the IST Options
What are Support of Option courses? Support of Option selections (12 credits) are meant to help you acquire knowledge of an application domain (i.e., the environment in which you eventually hope to work) and to help you develop supplemental knowledge and competencies related to your option. Examples of application domains are business, manufacturing, health care, hospitality, art, telecommunications, geographic information systems, government, or anywhere else information technology is used.
Am I permitted to use IST or SRA courses to satisfy my Support of Option requirement? Yes, you may take 12 credits of IST or SRA courses to meet this requirement. It is recommended that you choose courses in consultation with your adviser.
What else should I know about Support of Option courses?
• Courses taken as part of a minor may be used to meet the Support of Option requirement.
• For information about prerequisite and concurrent requirements or for more information about courses on the Support of Option list, please check the online University Bulletin (http://bulletins.psu.edu/bulletins/bluebook/).
Subject Areas for IST Support of Option Courses
Accounting (ACCTG) Air Force (AIR) Architecture (ARCH) Army (ARMY) Art (ART) Art History (ART H) Behavioral Sciences (BE SC) Biobehavioral Health (BB H) Biology (BIOL) Business Administration (B A) Business Law (B LAW) Business Logistics (B LOG) Communications Arts and Sciences (CAS) Communications (COMM) Computer Science (CMPBD) Computer Science (CMPSC) Computer Engineering (CMPEN) Criminal Justice (CRIM/CRIM J) Earth and Mineral Sciences (EM SC) Economics (ECON) Educational Psychology (EDPSY) Educational Theory and Policy (EDTHP) Electrical Engineering (E E) Energy, Environmental, and Mineral
Economics (ENNEC) Engineering (ENGR) Engineering Design (EDSGN) English (ENGL) Entrepreneurship (ENTR) Finance (FIN) Forestry (FOR)
Geography (GEOG) Health Care Management (H C M) Health Policy and Administration (H P A) History (HIST) Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional
Management (HRIM) Human Development and Family Studies
(HD FS) Industrial Engineering (I E) Industrial Engineering Technology (IET) Information Sciences and Technology (IST) Information Systems (INFSY) Instructional Systems (INSYS) Insurance (INS) Integrative Arts (INART) International Business (I B) Labor and Industrial Relations (L E R) Linguistics (LING) Management (MGMT) Management Information Systems (MIS) Marketing (MKTG) Mathematics (MATH) Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET) Meteorology (METEO) Naval Science (NAVSC) Petroleum & Natural Gas Engineering (P N G) Philosophy (PHIL) Physics (PHYS)
Political Science (PL SC) Psychology (PSYCH) Public Policy (PUBPL) Science, Technology, and Society (S T S) Security and Risk Analysis (SRA) Sociology (SOC) Spanish (SPAN) Statistics (STAT) Supply Chain Management (SCM) Women’s Studies (WMNST)
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RECOMMENDED ACADEMIC PLANS These academic plans are a general guide but can vary depending on option, course availability, and previous coursework. This “guide” is a tool that should be used in combination with your adviser and your degree audit.
Information Sciences and Technology Information Systems: Design and Development (ISDEV) Option
Semester 1 Credits Semester 2 Credits
IST 110S/110 Information, People and Technology ETM Course 3 IST 210 Organization of Data ETM Course 4
MATH 110 or 140 (GQ) 4 Natural Sciences (GN) 3
CMPSC 101 (GQ) 3 Foreign Language 002 4
Foreign Language 001 4 ECON 002 (GS) or ECON 004 (GS) or ECON 014 (GS)
3
ENGL 015 or ENGL 030 (GWS) 3
Total Credits: 14 Total Credits: 17
Summer: IST 495 Internship (1) See details below.
Semester 3 Credits Semester 4 Credits
IST 220 Networking and Telecommunications ETM Course 3 IST 240 Introduction to Computer Languages 3
IST 230 Language, Logic and Discrete Mathematics 3 STAT 200 (GQ) 4
Foreign Language 003 4 CAS 100 (GWS) 3
Humanities (GH) 3 Social and Behavioral Sciences (GS) 3
Arts (GA) 3 Natural Sciences (GN) 3
Total Credits: 16 Total Credits: 16
Summer: IST 495 Internship (1) See details below.
Semester 5 Credits Semester 6 Credits
IST 311 Object-Oriented Design and Software Applications 3 IST 301 Information and Organizations 3
IST 331 Organization and Design of Information Systems 3 IST 411 Distributed Object Computing or IST 412 The Engineering of Complex Software Systems or IST 413 Usability Engineering
3
Support of Option 3 Support of Option 3
Humanities (GH) 3 Foreign Culture 3
Health and Physical Activity (GHA) 3 ENGL 202C or ENGL 202D (GWS) 3
Total Credits: 15 Total Credits: 15
Summer: IST 495 Internship (1) See details below.
Semester 7 Credits Semester 8 Credits
IST 4XX Emerging Issues and Technologies from college-approved list
3 IST 440W IST Integration and Problem Solving 3
IST 411 Distributed Object Computing or IST 412 The Engineering of Complex Software Systems or IST 413 Usability Engineering
3 Support of Option 3
Support of Option 3 Elective 4
Foreign Culture 3 Elective 3
Arts (GA) 3 Natural Sciences (GN) 3
Total Credits: 15 Total Credits: 16
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Summers:
IST 495 Internship: (1) Supervised work experience where the student is employed in an information science and technology position in industry, government, or academia. All IST students are required to take at least one internship and may take as many as three. For more information, contact the IST internship Office at 814-865-4509 or [email protected].
Bold type indicates courses requiring a quality grade of C or better.
Italics indicate courses that satisfy both major and General Education requirements.
Bold Italics indicate courses requiring a quality grade of C or better and that satisfy both major and General Education requirements.
GWS, GHA, GQ, GN, GA, GH, and GS are codes used to identify General Education requirements.
US, IL, and US;IL are codes used to designate courses that satisfy University United States/International Cultures requirements.
W is the code used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing across the Curriculum requirements.
ETM Course: Entrance to Major Requirements o At least a 2.0 cumulative grade-point average prior to and through the end of the semester during which
the entrance-to-major procedure is carried out. o A grade of C or better in each of these courses:
IST 110 IST 210 IST 220
Scheduling patterns for courses not taught each semester:
IST 412 is typically offered fall semester only at University Park.
IST 411 and IST 413 are typically offered spring semester only at University Park.
Not all courses are offered at every campus each semester. Always check the Schedule of Courses to determine availability of specific courses.
Program Notes:
For the B.S. degree in Information Sciences and Technology, a minimum of 125 credits is required.
Effective Summer 2009, students in the IST major with a program year of 2009 or later or in INFST are required to earn a “C” or better in CMPSC 101 and all IST courses required by the major and all prescribed courses required by
the option. Information for the 2008 program year or earlier, can be found here. If you are unsure of your program year, run a degree audit and meet with your adviser.
This Academic Plan is a general guide but can vary depending on option, course availability and previous coursework. This “guide” is a tool that should be used in combination with your Adviser and your Degree Audit.
Academic Advising Notes:
The amount of foreign language you completed in high school, results of advanced placement exams, and results of optional proficiency exams determine what level of language you will take. See your adviser for details.
Foreign Culture courses used to satisfy the Foreign Culture requirement focus on a cultural aspect (e.g., history,
literature, political system, art, etc.) of other countries or geographic regions outside the borders of the United States. A course that fulfills the General Education International Cultures (IL) requirement must strive to increase
student knowledge of the variety of international societies and may deal to some extent with U.S. culture in its international connections. IL courses will be accepted as satisfying a Foreign Cultures requirement. If you do an Advanced Search on the Schedule of Courses, you can find a listing of IL courses. Courses fulfilling the major Foreign Culture requirement cannot double-count towards general education (GA, GH, or GS)
IST 4XX: Students majoring in IST must select 3 credits at the 400 level in emerging issues and technologies from the college-approved list: IST 402, IST 441, IST 446 IST 451, IST 452, IST 453, IST 454, IST 461, or IST 462.
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Information Sciences and Technology Information Technology: Integration & Application (ITINT) Option
Semester 1 Credits Semester 2 Credits
IST 110S/110 Information, People, and Technology ETM Course
3 IST 210 Organization of Data ETM Course 4
MATH 110 or 140 (GQ) 4 Natural Sciences (GN) 3
CMPSC 101 (GQ) 3 Foreign Language 002 4
Foreign Language 001 4 ECON 002 (GS) or ECON 004 (GS) or ECON 014 (GS)
3
ENGL 015 or ENGL 030 (GWS) 3
Total Credits: 14 Total Credits: 17
Summer: IST 495 Internship (1) See details below
Semester 3 Credits Semester 4 Credits
IST 220 Networking and Telecommunications ETM Course 3 IST 240 Introduction to Computer Languages 3
IST 230 Language, Logic, and Discrete Mathematics 3 STAT 200 (GQ) 4
Foreign Language 003 4 CAS 100 (GWS) 3
Humanities (GH) 3 Social and Behavioral Sciences (GS) 3
Arts (GA) 3 Natural Sciences (GN) 3
Total Credits: 16 Total Credits: 16
Summer: IST 495 Internship (1) See details below
Semester 5 Credits Semester 6 Credits
IST 301 Information and Organizations 3 IST 331 Organization and Design of Information Systems
3
IST 302 IT Project Management 3 IST 420 Fundamentals of Systems and Enterprise
3
Support of Option 3 Support of Option 3
Humanities (GH) 3 Foreign Culture 3
Health and Physical Activity (GHA) 3 ENGL 202C or ENGL 202D (GWS) 3
Total Credits: 15 Total Credits: 15
Summer: IST 495 Internship (1) See details below
Semester 7 Credits Semester 8 Credits
IST 4XX Emerging Issues and Technologies from college- approved list
3 IST 440W IST Integration and Problem Solving
3
IST 421 Advanced Enterprise Integration: Technologies and Applications
3 Support of Option 3
Support of Option 3 Elective 4
Foreign Culture 3 Elective 3
Arts (GA) 3 Natural Sciences (GN) 3
Total Credits: 15 Total Credits: 16
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Summers:
IST 495 Internship: (1) Supervised work experience where the student is employed in an information science and technology position in industry, government, or academia. All IST students are required to take at least one internship and may take as many as three. For more information, contact the IST internship office at 814-865-4509 or [email protected].
Bold type indicates courses requiring a quality grade of C or better.
Italics indicate courses that satisfy both major and General Education requirements.
Bold Italics indicates courses requiring a quality grade of C or better and that satisfy both major and General Education requirements.
GWS, GHA, GQ, GN, GA, GH, and GS are codes used to identify General Education requirements.
US, IL, and US;IL are codes used to designate courses that satisfy University United States/International Cultures requirements.
W is the code used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing across the Curriculum requirements.
ETM Course : Entrance to Major Requirements o At least a 2.0 cumulative grade-point average prior to and through the end of the semester during which
the entrance-to-major procedure is carried out. o A grade of C or better in each of these courses:
IST 110 IST 210 IST 220
Program Notes:
For the B.S. degree in Information Sciences and Technology, a minimum of 125 credits is required.
Effective Summer 2009, students in the IST major with a program year of 2009 or later or in INFST are required to earn a “C” or better in CMPSC 101 and all IST courses required by the major and all prescribed courses required by
the option. Information for the 2008 program year or earlier, can be found here. If you are unsure of your program year, run a degree audit and meet with your adviser.
This Academic Plan is a general guide but can vary depending on option, course availability and previous coursework. This “guide” is a tool that should be used in combination with your Adviser and your Degree Audit.
Academic Advising Notes:
The amount of foreign language you completed in high school, results of advanced placement exams, and results of optional proficiency exams determine what level of language you will take. See your adviser for details.
Foreign Culture courses used to satisfy the Foreign Culture requirement focus on a cultural aspect (e.g., history,
literature, political system, art, etc.) of other countries or geographic regions outside the borders of the United States. A course that fulfills the General Education International Cultures (IL) requirement must strive to increase
student knowledge of the variety of international societies and may deal to some extent with U.S. culture in its international connections. IL courses will be accepted as satisfying a Foreign Cultures requirement. If you do an Advanced Search on the Schedule of Courses, you can find a listing of IL courses. Courses fulfilling the major Foreign Culture requirement cannot double-count towards general education (GA, GH, or GS)
IST 4XX: Students majoring in IST must select 3 credits at the 400 level in emerging issues and technologies from the college-approved list: IST 402, IST 441, IST 446 IST 451, IST 452, IST 453, IST 454, IST 461, or IST 462.
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Information Sciences and Technology Information Context: People, Organizations, and Society (ISPP) Option
Semester 1 Credits Semester 2 Credits
IST 110S/110 Information, People, and Technology ETM Course
3 IST 210 Organization of Data ETM Course 4
MATH 110 or 140 (GQ) 4 Natural Sciences (GN) 3
CMPSC 101 (GQ) 3 Foreign Language 002 4
Foreign Language 001 4 ECON 002 (GS) or ECON 004 (GS) or ECON 014 (GS)
3
ENGL 015 or ENGL 030 (GWS) 3
Total Credits: 14 Total Credits: 17
Summer: IST 495 Internship (1) See details below
Semester 3 Credits Semester 4 Credits
IST 220 Networking and Telecommunications ETM Course 3 IST 240 Introduction to Computer Languages 3
IST 230 Language, Logic, and Discrete Mathematics 3 STAT 200 (GQ) 4
Foreign Language 003 4 CAS 100 (GWS) 3
Humanities (GH) 3 Social and Behavioral Sciences (GS) 3
Arts (GA) 3 Natural Sciences (GN) 3
Total Credits: 16 Total Credits: 16
Summer: IST 495 Internship (1) See details below
Semester 5 Credits Semester 6 Credits
IST 301 Information and Organizations 3 IST 432 Legal and Regulatory Environment of Information Science and Technology
3
IST 302 IT Project Management 3 IST 302 IT Project Management or IST 413 Usability Engineering
3
Support of Option 3 Support of Option 3
Humanities (GH) 3 Foreign Culture 3
Health and Physical Activity (GHA) 3 ENGL 202C or ENGL 202D (GWS) 3
Total Credits: 15 Total Credits: 15
Summer: IST 495 Internship (1) See details below
Semester 7 Credits Semester 8 Credits
IST 4XX Emerging Issues and Technologies from college- approved list
3 IST 440W IST Integration and Problem Solving
3
IST 431 The Information Environment 3 Support of Option 3
Support of Option 3 Elective 4
Foreign Culture 3 Elective 3
Arts (GA) 3 Natural Sciences (GN) 3
Total Credits: 15 Total Credits: 16
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Summers:
IST 495 Internship: (1) Supervised work experience where the student is employed in an information science and technology position in industry, government, or academia. All IST students are required to take at least one internship and may take as many as three. For more information, contact the IST internship Office at 814-865-4509 or [email protected].
Bold type indicates courses requiring a quality grade of C or better.
Italics indicate courses that satisfy both major and General Education requirements.
Bold Italics indicates courses requiring a quality grade of C or better and that satisfy both major and General Education requirements.
GWS, GHA, GQ, GN, GA, GH, and GS are codes used to identify General Education requirements.
US, IL, and US;IL are codes used to designate courses that satisfy University United States/International Cultures requirements.
W is the code used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing across the Curriculum requirements.
ETM Course : Entrance to Major Requirements o At least a 2.0 cumulative grade-point average prior to and through the end of the semester during which
the entrance-to-major procedure is carried out. o A grade of C or better in each of these courses:
IST 110 IST 210 IST 220
Program Notes:
For the B.S. degree in Information Sciences and Technology, a minimum of 125 credits is required.
Not all courses are offered at every campus each semester. Check the Schedule of Courses to determine availability of specific courses.
Effective Summer 2009, students in the IST major with a program year of 2009 or later or in INFST are required to earn a “C” or better in CMPSC 101 and all IST courses required by the major and all prescribed courses required by
the option. Information for the 2008 program year or earlier, can be found here. If you are unsure of your program year, run a degree audit and meet with your adviser.
This Academic Plan is a general guide but can vary depending on option, course availability and previous coursework. This “guide” is a tool that should be used in combination with your Adviser and your Degree Audit.
Academic Advising Notes:
The amount of foreign language you completed in high school, results of advanced placement exams, and results of optional proficiency exams determine what level of language you will take. See your adviser for details.
Foreign Culture courses used to satisfy the Foreign Culture requirement focus on a cultural aspect (e.g., history,
literature, political system, art, etc.) of other countries or geographic regions outside the borders of the United States. A course that fulfills the General Education International Cultures (IL) requirement must strive to increase
student knowledge of the variety of international societies and may deal to some extent with U.S. culture in its international connections. IL courses will be accepted as satisfying a Foreign Cultures requirement. If you do an Advanced Search on the Schedule of Courses, you can find a listing of IL courses. Courses fulfilling the major Foreign Culture requirement cannot double-count towards general education (GA, GH, or GS)
IST 4XX: Students majoring in IST must select 3 credits at the 400 level in emerging issues and technologies from the college-approved list: IST 402, IST 441, IST 446 IST 451, IST 452, IST 453, IST 454, IST 461, or IST 462.
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Recommended Academic Plan for a Concurrent Major Information Sciences and Technology: Information Technology-Integration and Application
and Security and Risk Analysis: Information and Cyber Security
Semester 1 Credits Semester 2 Credits
IST 110S/110 Information, People, and Technology ETM Course 3 IST 210 Organization of Data ETM Course 4
SRA 111 Introduction to Security and Risk Analysis 3 SRA 211 Threat of Terrorism and Crime 3
MATH 110 or 140 (GQ) 4 CMPSC 101 (GQ) 3
Foreign Language 001 4 ENGL 015 or ENGL 030 (GWS) 3
Foreign Language 002 4
Total Credits: 14 Total Credits: 17
Summer: IST 495 Internship (1) See details below
Semester 3 Credits Semester 4 Credits
IST 220 Networking and Telecommunications ETM Course 3 IST 240 Introduction to Computer Languages 3
IST 230 Language, Logic, and Discrete Mathematics 3 ECON 002 or AG BM 101 (GS) 3
SRA 221 Overview of Information Security 3 STAT 200 (GQ) 4
Foreign Language 003 4 PSYCH 100 or SOC 005 (GS) 3
CAS 100 (GWS) 3 MICRB 106 (GN) 3
MICRB 107 (GN) 1
Total Credits: 16 Total Credits: 17
Summer: IST 495 Internship (1) See details below
Semester 5 Credits Semester 6 Credits
IST 301 Information and Organizations 3 SRA 311 Risk Management Assessment and Mitigation
3
IST 331 Organization and Design of Information Systems 3 IST 302 IT Project Management 3
SRA 231 Decision Theory and Analysis 3 ŧ IST 451 Network Security 3
ACCTG 211 4 STAT 460 3
Natural Sciences (GN) 3 GEOG 040 or PL SC 001 or PL SC 014 (GS) 3
Health and Physical Activity (GHA) 1.5 * International Course (GH) Foreign Culture 3
Total Credits: 17.5 Total Credits: 15
Summer: IST 495 Internship (1) See details below
Semester 7 Credits Semester 8 Credits
IST 432 Legal and Regulatory Environment of Information Science and Technology
3 IST 440W IST Integration and Problem Solving 3
IST 420 Fundamentals of Systems and Enterprise 3 ŧ IST 456 Security and Risk Management 3
ŧ IST 454 Computer and Cyber Forensics 3 IST 421 Advanced Enterprise Integration: Technologies and Applications
3
ENGL 202C or ENGL 202D (GWS) 3 Natural Sciences (GN) 3
* International Course (Foreign Culture) 3 Humanities (GH) 3
Arts (GA) 3 Health and Physical Activity (GHA) 1.5
Total Credits: 18 Total Credits: 16.5
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Summers:
IST 495 Internship: (1) Supervised work experience where the student is employed in an information science and technology position in industry, government, or academia. All IST students are required to take at least one internship and may take as many as three. For more information, contact the IST internship Office at 814-865-4509 or [email protected].
Bold type indicates courses requiring a quality grade of C or better.
Italics indicate courses that satisfy both major and General Education requirements.
Bold Italics indicates courses requiring a quality grade of C or better and that satisfy both major and General Education requirements.
GWS, GHA, GQ, GN, GA, GH, and GS are codes used to identify General Education requirements.
US, IL, and US;IL are codes used to designate courses that satisfy University United States/International Cultures requirements.
W is the code used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing across the Curriculum requirements.
ETM Course : Entrance to Major Requirements o At least a 2.0 cumulative grade-point average prior to and through the end of the semester during which
the entrance-to-major procedure is carried out. o A grade of C or better in each of these courses:
IST 110 IST 210 IST 220
Program Notes:
Not all courses are offered at every campus each semester. Check the Schedule of Courses to determine availability of specific courses.
Effective Summer 2009, students in the IST major with a program year of 2009 or later or in INFST are required to earn a “C” or better in CMPSC 101 and all IST courses required by the major and all prescribed courses required by
the option. Information for the 2008 program year or earlier, can be found here. If you are unsure of your program year, run a degree audit and meet with your adviser.
Academic Advising Notes:
The amount of foreign language you completed in high school, results of advanced placement exams, and results of optional proficiency exams determine what level of language you will take. See your adviser for details.
International Courses: RL ST 001 or HIST 010 or HIST 011. Only 1 of these courses can double count as
a GH.
ŧ Prescribed Courses (12 credits): IST 220, IST 451, IST 454, and IST 456.
† Support of Option Courses: Select 9 credits from: CRIMJ 433, IST 210, IST 301, IST 302, IST 402, IST 442, IST 452, MGMT 100.
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Information Sciences and Technology with an Education Abroad Semester
The college encourages students to supplement their academic curriculum with a variety of enriching experiences, like studying in another country for a semester. Below is an academic plan that includes coursework which allows students to take advantage of all Penn State has to offer. Students work with their academic adviser to ensure they are meeting their academic goals.
Semester 1 Credits Semester 2 Credits
IST 110S/110 Information, People, and Technology ETM Course
3 IST 210 Organization of Data ETM Course 4
MATH 110 or 140 (GQ) 4 Natural Sciences (GN) 3
CMPSC 101 (GQ) 3 Foreign Language 002 4
Foreign Language 001 4 ECON 002 (GS) or ECON 004 (GS) or ECON 014 (GS)
3
ENGL 015 or ENGL 030 (GWS) 3
Total Credits: 14 Total Credits: 17
Summer: IST 495 Internship (1) See details below
Semester 3 Credits Semester 4 Credits
IST 220 Networking and Telecommunications ETM Course 3 IST 240 Introduction to Computer Languages 3
IST 230 Language, Logic, and Discrete Mathematics 3 STAT 200 (GQ) 4
Foreign Language 003 4 CAS 100 (GWS) 3
Humanities (GH) 3 Natural Sciences (GN) 3
Arts (GA) 3 IST 301 Information and Organizations 3
Total Credits: 16 Total Credits: 16
Summer: IST 495 Internship (1) See details below
Semester 5-Education Aborad Credits Semester 6 Credits
Foreign Culture 3 IST 331 Organization and Design of Information Systems
3
Foreign Culture 3 ŧ Prescribed Option Course 3
Elective 3 † Support of Option 3
Elective 4 ŧ Prescribed Option Course 3
Arts (GA) 3 Social/Behavioral Sciences (GS) 3
Total Credits: 16 Total Credits: 15
Summer: IST 495 Internship (1) See details below
Semester 7 Credits Semester 8 Credits
IST 4XX Emerging Issues and Technologies from college- approved list
3 IST 440W IST Integration and Problem Solving 3
ŧ Prescribed Option Course 3 † Support of Option 3
† Support of Option 3 † Support of Option 4
ENGL 202C or ENGL 202D (GWS) 3 Humanities (GH) 3
Health and Physical Activity (GHA) 3 Natural Sciences (GN) 3
Total Credits: 15 Total Credits: 16
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Summers:
IST 495 Internship: (1) Supervised work experience where the student is employed in an information science and technology position in industry, government, or academia. All IST students are required to take at least one internship and may take as many as three. For more information, contact the IST internship Office at 814-865-4509 or [email protected].
Bold type indicates courses requiring a quality grade of C or better.
Italics indicate courses that satisfy both major and General Education requirements.
Bold Italics indicates courses requiring a quality grade of C or better and that satisfy both major and General Education requirements.
GWS, GHA, GQ, GN, GA, GH, and GS are codes used to identify General Education requirements.
US, IL, and US;IL are codes used to designate courses that satisfy University United States/International Cultures requirements.
W is the code used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing across the Curriculum requirements.
ETM Course : Entrance to Major Requirements o At least a 2.0 cumulative grade-point average prior to and through the end of the semester during which
the entrance-to-major procedure is carried out. o A grade of C or better in each of these courses:
IST 110 IST 210 IST 220
Program Notes:
Not all courses are offered at every campus each semester. Check the Schedule of Courses to determine availability of specific courses.
For the B.S. degree in Information Sciences and Technology, a minimum of 125 credits is required.
This Academic Plan is a general guide but can vary depending on option, course availability and previous coursework. This “guide” is a tool that should be used in combination with your Adviser and your Degree Audit.
Effective Summer 2009, students in the IST major with a program year of 2009 or later or in INFST are required to earn a “C” or better in CMPSC 101 and all IST courses required by the major and all prescribed courses required by
the option. Information for the 2008 program year or earlier, can be found here. If you are unsure of your program year, run a degree audit and meet with your adviser.
Academic Advising Notes:
The amount of foreign language you completed in high school, results of advanced placement exams, and results of optional proficiency exams determine what level of language you will take. See your adviser for details.
International Courses: RL ST 001 or HIST 010 or HIST 011. Only 1 of these courses can double count as
a GH.
ŧ Prescribed Courses (12 credits): IST 220, IST 451, IST 454, and IST 456.
† Support of Option Courses: Select 9 credits from: CRIMJ 433, IST 210, IST 301, IST 302, IST 402, IST 442, IST 452, MGMT 100.
IST 4XX: Students majoring in IST must select 3 credits at the 400 level in emerging issues and technologies from the college-approved list: IST 402, IST 441, IST 446 IST 451, IST 452, IST 453, IST 454, IST 461, or IST 462.
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Security and Risk Analysis (SRA) Bachelor of Science Degree Options
The SRA major within the College of Information Sciences and Technology offers three options. Intelligence Analysis and Modeling (IAM) (Available at these Penn State locations: Harrisburg, University Park) This option focuses on the knowledge and skills involved in the strategic and tactical levels of intelligence collection, analysis, and decision-making including decision analysis, economic theory, statistics, data mining, information fusion, and knowledge management. Information and Cyber Security (ICS) (Available at these Penn State locations: Altoona, Berks, Harrisburg, University Park) This option includes building an understanding of the theories, skills, and technologies associated with network security, cyber threat defense, information warfare, and critical infrastructure protection across multiple venues. Social Factors and Risk (SFR) (Available at this Penn State location: University Park) This option includes the legal, regulatory, ethical, and other social factors associated with risk and assurance as it pertains to understanding the potential for transnational terrorism, investigations and litigation involved in business, criminal investigation, and/or other environments.
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SRA Major Requirements
To earn your Bachelor of Science degree from Penn State’s College of Information Sciences and Technology, you must complete at least 120 credits. For recommendations on fulfilling your requirements, refer to the semester-by-semester plans. You may wish to speak to your adviser because completion of some major requirements may satisfy general education requirements. To keep track of your academic progress, check the on- line degree audit available through eLion. If you have questions, make an appointment with your adviser.
For further details on the SRA Major Requirements, please refer to the University Bulletin, online at http://bulletins.psu.edu/bulletins/bluebook/.
Prior to Spring 2009 Program Year, refer to appropriate Roadmap using the link below.
Roadmaps
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SRA Core Courses
The following SRA Core Courses are required by all students majoring in Security and Risk Analysis, independent of their option.
SRA 111 Introduction to Security and Risk Analysis (3)
This introductory course spans areas of security, risk, and analysis covering contexts in government agencies and business organizations. SRA 111 is a requirement for the SRA major, and cannot double-count as a GS.
SRA 211 Threat of Terrorism and Crime (3)
Provides overview of nature, scope, and seriousness of threats to security as a result of terrorism and crime. Prerequisite: SRA 111
SRA 221 Overview of Information Security (3)
Provides an understanding of the overview of information security including security architecture, access control, and internet secure applications. Prerequisite: SRA 111, IST 110/110S, CMPSC 101
SRA 231 Decision Theory and Analysis (3)
Provides an overview of decision theoretical and analytical concepts and tools in the security risk analysis field. Prerequisite: SRA 211, STAT 200
SRA 311 Risk Management: Assessment and Mitigation (3)
Assessment and mitigation of security vulnerabilities for people, organizations, industry sectors, and the nation. Prerequisite: SRA 231
IST 110 or IST 110S
Information, People and Technology (3)
Introduction to information systems including social implications, and the creation, organization, analysis, storage, retrieval, and communication of information. IST 110 is a requirement for the SRA major, and cannot double-count as a GS.
IST 432 Legal and Regulatory Environment of Information Science and Technology (3)
Legal environment of information technology, constitutional/political issues, intellectual property, management, e-commerce, privacy, access, computer contracting, cyberspace regulation. Prerequisite: IST 301 or SRA 231 or equivalent
IST 440W IST Integration and Problem Solving (3)
Problem-based approach to technology integration by focusing on a real-life problem faced by an organization. Prerequisite: Seventh semester standing; five common course requirements; three of the required courses in an option, ENGL 202C or 202D
IST 495 Internship (1)
Supervised off-campus, non-group instruction including field experiences, practica, or internships. Written and oral critique of activity required. Prerequisite: prior approval of proposed assignment by instructor
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SRA Option Courses Each option in the SRA curriculum requires 12 credits of prescribed course which distinguish the focus of study.
Intelligence Analysis and Modeling Option
CRIM 100 or CRIM J 100
Introduction to Criminal Justice (3)
Overview of the criminal justice system, including legal foundations, processing and correction of offenders, extent and types of crime, victims.
ECON 302 Intermediate Microeconomic Analysis (3)
Allocation of resources and distribution of income within various market structures, with emphasis on analytical tools. Prerequisite: ECON 002
ECON 402
Decision Making and Strategy in Economics (3)
Development and application of the tools for decision making under uncertainty and for game theoretic analysis of economic problems. Prerequisite: ECON 302 ; SCM 200 or STAT 200
SRA 468 Visual Analytics for Security Intelligence (3)
Introduce visual analytic techniques for security informatics and intelligence. It covers analytical techniques on visualizing threats, risk, and vulnerability. Prerequisite: IST 110/110S, SRA 111 SRA 468 is offered spring only at University Park
Information and Cyber Security Option
IST 220 Networking and Telecommunications (3)
Introduction to digital network topologies; trans-mission media, signal modulation, digital packet switching and routing, systems integration, communications management, and security. Prerequisite: IST 110/110S
IST 451 Network Security (3)
Fundamental issues and concepts of network security, network security technologies and protocols, and emerging technologies in network security. Prerequisite: IST 220
IST 454 Computer and Cyber Forensics (3)
Fundamental issues and concepts of computer forensics; aspects of computer and cyber crime; methods to uncover, protect, exploit, and document digital evidence; tools, techniques, and procedure to perform computer and cyber crime investigation. Prerequisite: IST 220
IST 456 Security and Risk Management (3)
Contemporary Security Issues; security management processes, architecture and models; risk analysis and management; security planning, analysis and safeguards; security policies development and administration; contingency planning, incidence handling and response; and security standards and certification processes. Prerequisite: IST 220
Social Factors and Risk Option
INS 301 Risk and Insurance (3)
Introduction to the principles and methods of handling business and personal risks; emphasis on insurance techniques. Prerequisite: fourth-semester standing.
IST 452 Legal and Regulatory Environment of Privacy and Security (3)
This course focuses on developing students with a working knowledge of the legal and regulatory constraints and opportunities for privacy and security of IT systems, with particular emphasis on the regulation of network activities and data management. Prerequisite: IST 301 or SRA 231 or equivalent
SRA 471 Informatics, Risk and the Post-Modern World (3)
Provides in-depth study of how security informatics is influenced by the risk and post-modern culture. Prerequisite: IST 110/110S, SRA 231 SRA 471 is offered fall only at University Park
SRA 472 Integration of Privacy and Security (3)
Exploration of technological, operation, organizational and regulatory issues related to maintenance of individual privacy, confidentiality of organizations, and information protection. Prerequisite: SRA 211 or SRA 221 or equivalent SRA 472 is offered spring only at University Park
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Courses to Support the SRA Options
What are Support of Option courses? Support of Option choices are meant to supplement knowledge in the areas of study in information assurance, intelligence analysis, and cyber forensics. These courses recognize the unique interdisciplinary training needed to prepare SRA majors for careers in analysis and assurance with these critical infrastructures.
What else should I know about Support of Option courses?
Each option has a different listing of courses to satisfy this requirement.
Courses may not be substituted without written permission from the Professor-in-Charge.
Students choose 9 credits from the list below
Intelligence Analysis and Modeling (IAM) (9 credits) CRIM J 462: Comparative Criminal Justice Systems* GEOG 123: Geography of Developing World GEOG 124: Elements of Cultural Geography GEOG 128: Geography of International Affairs GEOG 160: Mapping our Changing World GEOG 363: Geographic Information Systems* PL SC 409: Quantitative Political Analysis* PL SC (CRIM J) 439: The Politics of Terrorism * PL SC 442: American Foreign Policy* STAT 480: Introduction to SAS*
Information and Cyber Security (ICS) (9 credits) CRIM J 433: Computer Security* IST 210: Organization of Data* IST 301: Information and Organizations* IST 302: IT Project Management* IST 402: Emerging Issues and Technologies* IST 442: Information Technology in an International Context* IST 452: Legal and Regulatory Environment of Privacy and Security* MGMT 100: Survey of Management
Social Factors and Risk Option (SFR) (9 credits) COMM 180: Survey of Electronic Media and Telecommunications COMM 490: Issue in Electronic Commerce: Policy and Implementation* CRIM J 200: Introduction to Security and Loss Control CRIM J 234: Fundamental Techniques of Scientific Criminal Investigations CRIM J 310: Forensic Science I* CRIM J 311: Forensic Science II* IST 453: Legal, Regulatory, Policy Environment of Cyber Forensics* PL SC 410: Game Theory in International Relations* PSYCH 221: Introduction to Social Psychology* PSYCH 270: Introduction to Abnormal Psychology* PSYCH 445: Forensic Psychology*
*Prerequisite course work required
Not all courses are offered at every campus each semester. Check the Schedule of Courses to determine the availability of specific courses.
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International Courses for the SRA Major Choose 6 credits from the list below (Only 3 credits can double count as GH) RL ST 001 (GH; US; IL) INTRODUCTION TO WORLD RELIGIONS (3) An historical and comparative survey of the principal beliefs and practices of the world's major religions. HIST 010 (GH; IL) WORLD HISTORY I (3) Human origins; early civilizations; major political and intellectual developments on all continents; cultural interrelationships to 1500. HIST 011 (GH; IL) WORLD HISTORY II (3) Social, economic, and political evolution of societies and cultures from 1500 to the present. One International Course can double count with one other general education requirement. Other courses must be approved by an adviser.
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RECOMMENDED ACADEMIC PLANS
These academic plans are a general guide but can vary depending on option, course availability, and previous coursework. This “guide” is a tool that should be used in combination with your adviser and your degree audit.
Security and Risk Analysis Intelligence Analysis and Modeling (IAM) Option
Semester 1 Credits Semester 2 Credits
SRA 111 Introduction to Security and Risk Analysis ETM Course 3 SRA 211 Threat of Terrorism and Crime ETM Course
3
IST 110S/110 Information, People and Technology ETM Course 3 ECON 002 or AG BM 101 (GS) 3
CAS 100 (GWS) 3 Foreign Language 002 4
Foreign Language 001 4 Natural Sciences (GN) 3
CMPSC 101 (GQ) 3 ENGL 015 or ENGL 030 (GWS) 3
Total Credits: 16 Total Credits: 16
Summer: IST 495 Internship (1) See details below
Semester 3 Credits Semester 4 Credits
SRA 221 Overview of Information Security 3 SRA 231 Decision Theory and Analysis 3
STAT 200 (GQ) 4 PSYCH 100 or SOC 005 (GS) 3
Foreign Language 003 4 ACCTG 211 4
GEOG 040 or PL SC 001 or PL SC 014 (GS) 3 MICRB 106 (GN) 3
MICRB 107 (GN) 1
Total Credits: 14 Total Credits: 14
Summer: IST 495 Internship (1) See details below
Semester 5 Credits Semester 6 Credits
SRA 311 Risk Management Assessment and Mitigation 3 IST 432 Legal and Regulatory Environment of IST
3
* International Course (GH) 3 ENGL 202C or ENGL 202D (GWS) 3
STAT 460 3 ŧ ECON 402 3
ŧ ECON 302 3 ŧ CRIM 100 3
Arts (GA) 3 Arts (GA) 3
Total Credits: 15 Total Credits: 15
Summer: IST 495 Internship (1) See details below
Semester 7 Credits Semester 8 Credits
ŧ SRA 468 Visual Analytics for Security Intelligence 3 IST 440W IST Integration and Problem Solving
3
* International Course 3 † Support of Option 3
† Support of Option 3 † Support of Option 3
Health and Physical Activity (GHA) 3 Humanities (GH) 3
Natural Sciences (GN) 2-3 Electives 3
Total Credits: 14-15 Total Credits: 15
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Summers:
IST 495 Internship: (1) Supervised work experience where the student is employed in an information science and technology position in industry, government, or academia. All IST students are required to take at least one internship and may take as many as three. For more information, contact the IST internship Office at 814-865-4509 or [email protected].
Bold type indicates courses requiring a quality grade of C or better.
Italics indicate courses that satisfy both major and General Education requirements.
Bold Italics indicates courses requiring a quality grade of C or better and that satisfy both major and General Education requirements.
GWS, GHA, GQ, GN, GA, GH, and GS are codes used to identify General Education requirements.
US, IL, and US;IL are codes used to designate courses that satisfy University United States/International Cultures requirements.
W is the code used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing across the Curriculum requirements.
ETM Course: Entrance to Major Requirements o At least a 2.0 cumulative grade-point average prior to and through the end of the semester during
which the entrance-to-major procedure is carried out. o A grade of C or better in each of these courses:
IST 110 SRA 111 SRA 211
Program Notes:
For the B.S. degree in Security and Risk Analysis, a minimum of 120 credits is required.
Not all courses are offered at every campus each semester. Check the Schedule of Courses to determine availability of specific courses.
Effective Summer 2009, students in the SRA major with a program year of 2009 or later or in INFST are required to earn a “C” or better in CMPSC 101 and all IST and SRA courses required by the major and all prescribed courses
required by the option. Information for the 2008 program year or earlier, can be found here. If you are unsure of your program year, run a degree audit and meet with your adviser.
This Academic Plan is a general guide but can vary depending on option, course availability and previous coursework. This “guide” is a tool that should be used in combination with your Adviser and your Degree Audit.
Academic Advising Notes:
The amount of foreign language you completed in high school, results of advanced placement exams, and results of optional proficiency exams determine what level of language you will take. See your adviser for details.
International Courses: RL ST 001 or HIST 010 or HIST 011. Only 1 of these courses can double count as
a GH.
ŧ Prescribed Courses (12 credits): IST 220, IST 451, IST 454, and IST 456.
† Support of Option Courses: Select 9 credits from: CRIMJ 462, GEOG 123, GEOG 124, GEOG 128, GEOG 160, GEOG 363, PL SC 439, PL SC 442, STAT 480.
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Security and Risk Analysis Information and Cyber Security (ICS) Option
Semester 1 Credits Semester 2 Credits
SRA 111 Introduction to Security and Risk Analysis ETM Course
3 SRA 211 Threat of Terrorism and Crime ETM Course
3
IST 110S/110 Information, People and Technology ETM Course
3 ECON 002 or AG BM 101 (GS) 3
CAS 100 (GWS) 3 Foreign Language 002 4
Foreign Language 001 4 Natural Sciences (GN) 3
CMPSC 101 (GQ) 3 ENGL 015 or ENGL 030 (GWS) 3
Total Credits: 16 Total Credits: 16
Summer: IST 495 Internship (1) See details below
Semester 3 Credits Semester 4 Credits
SRA 221 Overview of Information Security 3 SRA 231 Decision Theory and Analysis 3
STAT 200 (GQ) 4 PSYCH 100 or SOC 005 (GS) 3
Foreign Language 003 4 ACCTG 211 4
GEOG 040 or PL SC 001 or PL SC 014 (GS) 3 MICRB 106 (GN) 3
MICRB 107 (GN) 1
Total Credits: 14 Total Credits: 14
Summer: IST 495 Internship (1) See details below.
Semester 5 Credits Semester 6 Credits
SRA 311 Risk Management Assessment and Mitigation
3 IST 432 Legal and Regulatory Environment of IST
3
* International Course (GH) 3 ENGL 202C or ENGL 202D (GWS) 3
STAT 460 3 ŧ IST 451 Network Security 3
ŧ IST 220 Networking and Telecommunications 3 ŧ IST 454 Computer and Cyber Forensics 3
Arts (GA) 3 Arts (GA) 3
Total Credits: 15 Total Credits: 15
Summer: IST 495 Internship (1) See details below.
Semester 7 Credits Semester 8 Credits
ŧ IST 456 Security and Risk Management 3 IST 440W IST Integration and Problem Solving
3
* International Course 3 † Support of Option 3
† Support of Option 3 † Support of Option 3
Health and Physical Activity (GHA) 3 Humanities (GH) 3
Natural Sciences (GN) 2-3 Electives 3
Total Credits: 14-15 Total Credits: 15
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Summers:
IST 495 Internship: (1) Supervised work experience where the student is employed in an information science and technology position in industry, government, or academia. All IST students are required to take at least one internship and may take as many as three. For more information, contact the IST internship Office at 814-865-4509 or [email protected].
Bold type indicates courses requiring a quality grade of C or better.
Italics indicate courses that satisfy both major and General Education requirements.
Bold Italics indicates courses requiring a quality grade of C or better and that satisfy both major and General Education requirements.
GWS, GHA, GQ, GN, GA, GH, and GS are codes used to identify General Education requirements.
US, IL, and US;IL are codes used to designate courses that satisfy University United States/International Cultures requirements.
W is the code used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing across the Curriculum requirements.
ETM Course: Entrance to Major Requirements o At least a 2.0 cumulative grade-point average prior to and through the end of the semester during
which the entrance-to-major procedure is carried out. o A grade of C or better in each of these courses:
IST 110 SRA 111 SRA 211
Program Notes:
For the B.S. degree in Security and Risk Analysis, a minimum of 120 credits is required.
Not all courses are offered at every campus each semester. Check the Schedule of Courses to determine availability of specific courses.
Effective Summer 2009, students in the SRA major with a program year of 2009 or later or in INFST are required to earn a “C” or better in CMPSC 101 and all IST and SRA courses required by the major and all prescribed courses
required by the option. Information for the 2008 program year or earlier, can be found here. If you are unsure of your program year, run a degree audit and meet with your adviser.
This Academic Plan is a general guide but can vary depending on option, course availability and previous coursework. This “guide” is a tool that should be used in combination with your Adviser and your Degree Audit.
Academic Advising Notes:
The amount of foreign language you completed in high school, results of advanced placement exams, and results of optional proficiency exams determine what level of language you will take. See your adviser for details.
International Courses: RL ST 001 or HIST 010 or HIST 011. Only 1 of these courses can double count as
a GH.
ŧ Prescribed Courses (12 credits): IST 220, IST 451, IST 454, and IST 456.
† Support of Option Courses: Select 9 credits from: CRIMJ 433, IST 210, IST 301, IST 302, IST 402, IST 442, IST 452, MGMT 100.
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Security and Risk Analysis: Social Factors and Risk (SFR) Option
Semester 1 Credits Semester 2 Credits
SRA 111 Introduction to Security and Risk Analysis ETM Course
3 SRA 211 Threat of Terrorism and Crime ETM Course
3
IST 110S/110 Information, People and Technology ETM Course
3 ECON 002 or AG BM 101 (GS) 3
CAS 100 (GWS) 3 Foreign Language 002 4
Foreign Language 001 4 Natural Sciences (GN) 3
CMPSC 101 (GQ) ENGL 015 or ENGL 030 (GWS) 3
Total Credits: 16 Total Credits: 16
Summer: IST 495 Internship (1) See details below
Semester 3 Credits Semester 4 Credits
SRA 221 Overview of Information Security 3 SRA 231 Decision Theory and Analysis 3
STAT 200 (GQ) 4 PSYCH 100 or SOC 005 (GS) 3
Foreign Language 003 4 ACCTG 211 4
GEOG 040 or PL SC 001 or PL SC 014 (GS)
3 MICRB 106 (GN) 3
MICRB 107 (GN) 1
Total Credits: 14 Total Credits: 14
Summer: IST 495 Internship (1) See details below
Semester 5 Credits Semester 6 Credits
SRA 311 Risk Management Assessment and Mitigation
3 IST 432 Legal and Regulatory Environment of IST
3
* International Course (GH) 3 ENGL 202C or ENGL 202D (GWS) 3
STAT 460 3 † Support of Option 3
ŧ INS 301 3 ŧ SRA 472 Integration of Privacy and Security 3
Arts (GA) 3 Arts (GA) 3
Total Credits: 15 Total Credits: 15
Summer: IST 495 Internship (1) See details below
Semester 7 Credits Semester 8 Credits
ŧ IST 452 Legal and Regulatory Environment of Privacy and Security
3 IST 440W IST Integration and Problem Solving
3
* International Course 3 † Support of Option 3
ŧ SRA 471 Informatics, Risk, and the Post- Modern World Support of Option
3 † Support of Option 3
Health and Physical Activity (GHA) 3 Humanities (GH) 3
Natural Sciences (GN) 2-3 Electives 3
Total Credits: 14-15 Total Credits: 15
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Summers:
IST 495 Internship: (1) Supervised work experience where the student is employed in an information science and technology position in industry, government, or academia. All IST students are required to take at least one internship and may take as many as three. For more information, contact the IST internship Office at 814-865-4509 or [email protected].
Bold type indicates courses requiring a quality grade of C or better.
Italics indicate courses that satisfy both major and General Education requirements.
Bold Italics indicates courses requiring a quality grade of C or better and that satisfy both major and General Education requirements.
GWS, GHA, GQ, GN, GA, GH, and GS are codes used to identify General Education requirements.
US, IL, and US;IL are codes used to designate courses that satisfy University United States/International Cultures requirements.
W is the code used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing across the Curriculum requirements.
ETM Course: Entrance to Major Requirements o At least a 2.0 cumulative grade-point average prior to and through the end of the semester during
which the entrance-to-major procedure is carried out. o A grade of C or better in each of these courses:
IST 110 SRA 111 SRA 211
Program Notes:
For the B.S. degree in Security and Risk Analysis, a minimum of 120 credits is required.
Not all courses are offered at every campus each semester. Check the Schedule of Courses to determine availability of specific courses.
Effective Summer 2009, students in the SRA major with a program year of 2009 or later or in INFST are required to earn a “C” or better in CMPSC 101 and all IST and SRA courses required by the major and all prescribed courses
required by the option. Information for the 2008 program year or earlier, can be found here. If you are unsure of your program year, run a degree audit and meet with your adviser.
This Academic Plan is a general guide but can vary depending on option, course availability and previous coursework. This “guide” is a tool that should be used in combination with your Adviser and your Degree Audit.
Academic Advising Notes:
The amount of foreign language you completed in high school, results of advanced placement exams, and results of optional proficiency exams determine what level of language you will take. See your adviser for details.
International Courses: RL ST 001 or HIST 010 or HIST 011. Only 1 of these courses can double count as
a GH.
ŧ Prescribed Courses (12 credits): IST 220, IST 451, IST 454, and IST 456.
† Support of Option Courses: Select 9 credits from: COMM 180, COMM 490, IST 453, PL SC 410, PSYCH 221, PSYCH 270, PSCH 445. The following courses are also supporting courses but are not offered at the University Park Campus: CRIMJ310, CRIMJ 311, CRIMJ200, and CRIMJ234.
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Recommended Academic Plan for a Concurrent Major in
Security Risk and Analysis: Intelligence Analysis and Modeling and Information Sciences and Technology: Information Technology-Integration and Application
Semester 1 Credits Semester 2 Credits
SRA 111 Introduction to Security and Risk Analysis ETM Course 3 IST 210 Organization of Data 4
IST 110S/110 Information, People, and Technology ETM Course 3 SRA 211 Threat of Terrorism and Crime ETM Course 3
MATH 110 or 140 (GQ) 4 CMPSC 101 (GQ) 3
Foreign Language 001 4 ENGL 015 or ENGL 030 (GWS) 3
Foreign Language 002 4
Total Credits: 14 Total Credits: 17
Summer: IST 495 Internship (1)
Semester 3 Credits Semester 4 Credits
IST 220 Networking and Telecommunications 3 IST 240 Introduction to Computer Languages 3
IST 230 Language, Logic, and Discrete Mathematics 3 ECON 002 (GS) 3
SRA 221 Overview of Information Security 3 STAT 200 (GQ) 4
Foreign Language 003 4 PSYCH 100 or SOC 005 (GS) 3
CAS 100 (GWS) 3 Natural Sciences (GN) 3
Total Credits: 16 Total Credits: 16
Summer: IST 495 Internship (1)
Semester 5 Credits Semester 6 Credits
IST 301 Information and Organizations 3 IST 302 IT Project Management 3
SRA 231 Decision Theory and Analysis 3 SRA 311 Risk Management Assessment and Mitigation 3
ŧ ECON 302 3 ŧ ECON 402 3
GEOG 040 or PL SC 001 or PL SC 014 (GS) 3 ŧ CRIM 100 3
ACCTG 211 4 MICRB 106 (GN) 3
Health and Physical Activity (GHA) 1.5 MICRB 107 (GN) 1
Total Credits: 17.5 Total Credits 16
Summer: IST 495 Internship (1)
Semester 7 Credits Semester 8 Credits
IST 331 Organization and Design of Information Systems 3 IST 421 Advanced Enterprise Integration: Technologies and Applications
3
IST 420 Fundamentals of Systems and Enterprise 3 IST 432 Legal and Regulatory Environment of IST 3
† Support of Option 3 ENGL 202C or ENGL 202D (GWS) 3
STAT 460 3 † Support of Option 3
* International Course (GH) 3 * International Course 3
Natural Sciences (GN) 3 Arts (GA) 3
Total Credits: 18 Total Credits: 18
Summer: IST 495 Internship (1)
Semester 9
Credits
IST 440W IST Integration and Problem Solving 3 Humanities (GH) 3
SRA 468 Visual Analytics for Security Intelligence 3 Arts (GA) 3
† Support of Option 3 Health and Physical Activity (GHA) 1.5
Total Credits 16.5
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Summers:
IST 495 Internship: (1) Supervised work experience where the student is employed in an information science and technology position in industry, government, or academia. All IST students are required to take at least one internship and may take as many as three. For more information, contact the IST internship Office at 814-865-4509 or [email protected].
Bold type indicates courses requiring a quality grade of C or better.
Italics indicate courses that satisfy both major and General Education requirements.
Bold Italics indicates courses requiring a quality grade of C or better and that satisfy both major and General Education requirements.
GWS, GHA, GQ, GN, GA, GH, and GS are codes used to identify General Education requirements.
US, IL, and US;IL are codes used to designate courses that satisfy University United States/International Cultures requirements.
W is the code used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing across the Curriculum requirements.
ETM Course: Entrance to Major Requirements o At least a 2.0 cumulative grade-point average prior to and through the end of the semester during
which the entrance-to-major procedure is carried out. o A grade of C or better in each of these courses:
IST 110 SRA 111 SRA 211
Program Notes:
For the B.S. degree in Security and Risk Analysis, a minimum of 120 credits is required.
Not all courses are offered at every campus each semester. Check the Schedule of Courses to determine availability of specific courses.
Effective Summer 2009, students in the SRA major with a program year of 2009 or later or in INFST are required to earn a “C” or better in CMPSC 101 and all IST and SRA courses required by the major and all prescribed courses
required by the option. Information for the 2008 program year or earlier, can be found here. If you are unsure of your program year, run a degree audit and meet with your adviser.
This Academic Plan is a general guide but can vary depending on option, course availability and previous coursework. This “guide” is a tool that should be used in combination with your Adviser and your Degree Audit.
Academic Advising Notes:
The amount of foreign language you completed in high school, results of advanced placement exams, and results of optional proficiency exams determine what level of language you will take. See your adviser for details.
International Courses: RL ST 001 or HIST 010 or HIST 011. Only 1 of these courses can double count as
a GH.
ŧ Prescribed Courses (12 credits): IST 220, IST 451, IST 454, and IST 456.
† Support of Option Courses: Select 9 credits from: CRIMJ 433, IST 210, IST 301, IST 302, IST 402, IST 442, IST 452, MGMT 100.
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Security and Risk Analysis with an Education Abroad Semester
The college encourages students to supplement their academic curriculum with a variety of enriching experiences, like studying in another country for a semester. Below is an academic plan that includes coursework which allows students to take advantage of all Penn State has to offer.
Semester 1 Credits Semester 2 Credits
SRA 111 Introduction to Security and Risk Analysis ETM Course
3 SRA 211 Threat of Terrorism and Crime ETM Course
3
IST 110S/110 Information, People and Technology ETM Course
3 Foreign Language 002 4
ENGL 015 or ENGL 030 (GWS) 3 Natural Sciences (GN) 3
Foreign Language 001 4 CAS 100 (GWS) 3
CMPSC 101 (GQ) 3 ECON 002 (GS) 3
Total Credits: 16 Total Credits: 16
Summer: IST 495 Internship (1) See details below
Semester 3 Credits Semester 4 Credits
SRA 221 Overview of Information Security 3 SRA 231 Decision Theory and Analysis 3
STAT 200 (GQ) 4 PSYCH 100 or SOC 005 (GS) 3
Foreign Language 003 4 ACCTG 211 4
GEOG 040 or PL SC 001 or PL SC 014 (GS) 3 MICRB 106 (GN) 3
MICRB 107 (GN) 1
Total Credits: 14 Total Credits: 14
Summer: IST 495 Internship (1) See details below
Semester 5- Education Abroad Credits Semester 6 Credits
Electives and Other Courses 3 IST 432 Legal and Regulatory Environment of IST
3
Electives and Other Courses 3 SRA 311 Risk Management Assessment and Mitigation Total Credits:
3
Arts (GA) 3 ŧ Prescribed Option Courses 3
Humanities (GH) 3 ŧ Prescribed Option Courses 3
Electives and Other Courses 3 Health and Physical Activity (GHA) 3
Total Credits: 15 15
Summer: IST 495 Internship (1) See details below
Semester 7 Credits Semester 8 Credits
ENGL 202C or ENGL 202D (GWS) 3 IST 440W IST Integration and Problem Solving 3
ŧ Prescribed Option Courses 3 † Support of Option 3
STAT 460 3 † Support of Option 3
† Support of Option 3 Natural Sciences (GN) 2
* International Course 3 Arts (GA) 3
* International Course (GH) 3
Total Credits: 15 Total Credits: 17
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Summers:
IST 495 Internship: (1) Supervised work experience where the student is employed in an information science and technology position in industry, government, or academia. All IST students are required to take at least one internship and may take as many as three. For more information, contact the IST internship Office at 814-865-4509 or [email protected].
Bold type indicates courses requiring a quality grade of C or better.
Italics indicate courses that satisfy both major and General Education requirements.
Bold Italics indicates courses requiring a quality grade of C or better and that satisfy both major and General Education requirements.
GWS, GHA, GQ, GN, GA, GH, and GS are codes used to identify General Education requirements.
US, IL, and US;IL are codes used to designate courses that satisfy University United States/International Cultures requirements.
W is the code used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing across the Curriculum requirements.
ETM Course: Entrance to Major Requirements o At least a 2.0 cumulative grade-point average prior to and through the end of the semester during
which the entrance-to-major procedure is carried out. o A grade of C or better in each of these courses:
IST 110 SRA 111 SRA 211
Program Notes:
For the B.S. degree in Security and Risk Analysis, a minimum of 120 credits is required.
Not all courses are offered at every campus each semester. Check the Schedule of Courses to determine availability of specific courses.
Effective Summer 2009, students in the SRA major with a program year of 2009 or later or in INFST are required to earn a “C” or better in CMPSC 101 and all IST and SRA courses required by the major and all prescribed courses
required by the option. Information for the 2008 program year or earlier, can be found here. If you are unsure of your program year, run a degree audit and meet with your adviser.
This Academic Plan is a general guide but can vary depending on option, course availability and previous coursework. This “guide” is a tool that should be used in combination with your Adviser and your Degree Audit.
Academic Advising Notes:
The amount of foreign language you completed in high school, results of advanced placement exams, and results of optional proficiency exams determine what level of language you will take. See your adviser for details.
International Courses: RL ST 001 or HIST 010 or HIST 011. Only 1 of these courses can double count as
a GH.
ŧ Prescribed Courses (12 credits): IST 220, IST 451, IST 454, and IST 456.
† Support of Option Courses: Select 9 credits from: CRIMJ 433, IST 210, IST 301, IST 302, IST 402, IST 442, IST 452, MGMT 100.
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Your Career Roadmap
Internships for Year One, Year Two and Year Three Internships are a required part of College of IST programs and set a student’s professional development in motion. The college’s requirement of taking a one-credit internship has shown to produce a great return professionally. Students will be better able to define career goals as well as create better future job opportunities. The internship experience needs to be of enough technical rigors to enable you to more accurately evaluate career choices. One internship is required; however it is strongly encouraged that students have multiple internship experiences prior to graduation as this increases full-time job offers and maximizes career exploration opportunities. Students can also explore the idea of a co-op which is a six month or more opportunity for students to gain more experience in a corporate environment. Those interested in a co-op can work with the internship coordinator and their advisor to integrate this experience into their curriculum. It is possible to graduate within four years with a co-op. Year One Based on the academic planning of your first year’s courses, you can fulfill your internship requirement the following summer. Students majoring in IST or SRA work in areas such as consulting, government, and manufacturing industries. Students can direct their internship selections by what they find of most interest in their course work. By planning to do an internship this summer, students will be at a great advantage for future internships as well as permanent job offers upon graduation. Students should get to know the Career Solutions office.
Year Two To better understand your academic focus, think of what general education courses would compliment a specific work sector that may be found in your career path. Students majoring in IST or SRA have careers such as technology integration consultants, business analysts, intelligence analysts, and security analysts. Consequently this summer’s internship should deepen your area of academic focus and help prepare you for selecting an appropriate minor. Students should be registered on IST’s job posting system – Compass.
Year Three While choosing your minor and “support of option” courses, you need to keep in mind what career path is most exciting and aligns with your skills, knowledge, and abilities. Having completed the third year of academics, internship opportunities this year should be in the career sector you plan on finding future employment.
Steps to Optimize Your Internship Selection(s): (For University Park students only)* *If you are at another campus other than UP, please see your career counselor at your campus.
1. Register on the Compass system. 2. Make an appointment with IST’s Internship
Coordinator 3. Update your résumé and become eligible on
Compass. 4. (First Year) Attend IST first-year résumé
seminar and workshops 5. Attend IST professional development
workshops and IST career related events. 6. Apply for internships. 7. Attend the Penn State’s fall and spring Career
Days. 8. Notify the internship coordinator of your plans
and complete appropriate forms. 9. Please visit the website:
www.ist.psu.edu/currentstudents/careersolutions
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Your Career Roadmap
Placement for Year Four Entry into successful professional placement opportunities is a direct result of your course-related knowledge and participation in internship experiences, consulting projects, corporate information sessions and field trips. The IST professional placement program is designed to maximize your career planning opportunities prior to your graduation. College of IST students looking for full-time placement opportunities have two distinct resources to pursue. Compass is a licensed service of Symplicity© that is intended for the sole use of IST and SRA students at University Park. This service provides relevant full-time and internship positions. The second resource is Penn State Bank of America Career Services’ Nittany Lion Recruiting (on-campus recruiting system), which provides students university-wide with full-time job opportunities. Information on this service can be found on Bank of America Career Services web site (www.sa.psu.edu/career) Compass and Nittany Lion Recruiting are two separate and highly valuable tools for the student seeking a professional position after graduation. Other venues include using the resources offered at the commonwealth campuses, online job search tools, and various career fairs and information sessions. Experience equals success. Internships, corporate interactions, and proactive job searching benefit College of IST students negotiating their first full-time corporate jobs. Our recent graduates impress even the most seasoned professionals. Finding a full-time job involves completing a few steps. Our advice is to follow each of these to ensure you reap the rewards.
Steps to Optimize Your Professional Placement Offer(s): (For University Park students only*) *If you are at another campus other than UP, please see your career counselor at your campus.
1. Register on Compass (http://ist.psu.edu/compass)
2. Make appointment for an individualized career counseling and planning session to obtain assistance with post-graduation preparation.
3. Update your résumé, noting your internship experience(s).
4. Attend IST’s professional development workshops.
5. Attend corporate information/interview sessions.
6. Register on Bank of America Career Services’ Nittany Lion Recruiting.
7. Attend the University’s fall and spring Career Days.
8. Complete the College of IST Senior Placement Survey (campus-specific).
Please visit the website: IST Career Solutions Web Site: http://ist.psu.edu/currentstudents/careersolutions/
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Entrance to Major: 2009-2010 Admits The preferred method for moving into the IST or SRA major is through the entrance-to-major process (ETM) during the spring of your sophomore year (2011). Students included in the spring 2011 pool are notified by e-mail to confirm their major, option, and campus preferences through eLion. IST Major For entrance to the Information Sciences and Technology major, a student must have attained at least a 2.00 cumulative grade-point average (CGPA) by the end of the Fall 2010 semester. A CGPA of 2.0 must be maintained through the end of Spring 2011. A grade of C or better is required for each of the courses listed below, by the end of the Spring 2011 semester:
IST 110/110S
IST 210
IST 220
SRA Major For entrance to the Security and Risk Analysis major, a student must have attained at least a 2.00 cumulative grade-point average (CGPA) by the end of the Fall 2010 semester. A CGPA of 2.0 must be maintained through the end of Spring 2011. A grade of C or better is required for each of the courses listed below by the end of the Spring 2011 semester:
IST 110/110S
SRA 111
SRA 211
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