Program Overview
The Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.S.) in Security is designed to provide a broad spectrum of cyber-security knowledge to prepare individuals for positions the public and private sectors overseeing, operating, or protecting critical computer systems, information, networks, infrastructures and communication networks. The courses align with industry standards in cyber-security, arduous academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills.
Requirements for Admission
To qualify for admission to the Bachelor of Applied Science in Information Systems Technology you must:
- Have a 2.5 overall GPA.
- Have earned a minimum of an Associate in Science in Information Technology (for example: CIT, IT Security, Networking, Programming).
- Have completed the College Level Academics Skill Test (CLAST), unless exempt. See testing section below for more information.
*Degrees and course work must meet SF accreditation standards to be applied toward program admission criteria. All students are required to apply for baccalaureate admission through a separate and selective process.
Program Cost, Scholarships and Aid
All tuition and fees are estimated costs and subject to change without notice.
Program Costs:
The B.A.S. degree in IST-Security requires 60 credit hours of courses beyond the Associate’s degree.
- The In-state Tuition rate for upper division courses (3000- and 4000-level) is $126.33 per credit hour. The total tuition cost for the program then is 60 x $126.33 = $7,579.80
- The Out-of-State Tuition rate for upper division courses is $428.83 per credit hour for a total tuition cost for the program of 60 x $428.83 = $25,729.80
For more information, please visit Tuition Costs and Due Dates.
Additional Expenses
Textbooks and labs fees (where applicable) prices vary based upon the course and are not included in the tuition breakdown.
Students enrolled in the Information Systems Technology Degree would have an out-of-pocket expense for the enrollment with the professional organization ACM (Association of Computer Machinery); a student membership is $20.00. *Membership is required for CGS4097 – Future of Computing*
Minimum Recommended Hardware
- Current generation Intel Core Series (i3, i5, i7, i9) or AMD Ryzen equivalent
- 8 GB of RAM or more
- 256 GB hard drive or larger
- Webcam, microphone, and speakers
- Wi-Fi or Network (Ethernet) Adapter Card for Broadband - 100/1000Mbps
- Broadband internet connection
- Operating System recommended: Windows 10 or macOS
Scholarships
There are many scholarships available for Santa Fe College students to apply to. Please visit the Scholarships webpage for more information and how to apply.
Financial Aid
There are many options to finance your education. You may be eligible for Federal Grants, Work Study, State Grants, Federal Loans, and Institutional Scholarships. Please visit the Financial Aid page for more information and how to apply.
Program Goals
Students completing the B.A.S. in IST-Security will attain the following learning outcomes:
- Students will demonstrate understanding of network security hardware fundamentals.
- Students will demonstrate of network security applications fundamentals
- Students will demonstrate an intermediate proficiency in foundational security essentials.
- Students will demonstrate proficiency in security tools and techniques for protecting infrastructures and data.
- Students will demonstrate an intermediate level of understanding in computer networking.
Program Length, Format and Curriculum
Professional Core Hours: 21
- CET3505 Computer Operating Systems (3.0 credit hours)
- CGS4097 The Future of Computing (3.0 credit hours)
- CNT4502 Computer Networks and Distributed Processing (3.0 credit hours)
- CNT4524 Mobile Security (3.0 credit hours)
- CTS4408 Database Administration (3.0 credit hours)
- ISM3361 Information Systems Management (3.0 credit hours)
- ISM3545 Predictive Data Analytics (3.0 credit hours)
Security Core Hours: 18
- CEN4083 Advanced Concepts in Virtualization (3.0 credit hours)
- CIS4083 Introduction to Cloud Computing (3.0 credit hours)
- CNT4408 Information System Security (3.0 credit hours)
- COP3337 Intermediate Programming (3.0 credit hours)
- CTS4124 Incident Response (3.0 credit hours)
- CTS4935 Networking and Security Capstone Project (3.0 credit hours)
Performance Standards
Academic Progress Policies:
Students in the Bachelor of Applied Science in Security (B.A.S.-IST) program must meet the following standards of academic progress:
- Students must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 in upper-division courses. Failure to maintain this standard will initially result in a registration flag. A registration flag suspends the student’s right to register for further upper-division courses without advisor permission. Failure to restore the student’s GPA to a 2.0 will result in removal from the program. A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required for graduation.
- Upper-division course grades below ‘C’ will not count towards degree completion. Any course receiving a grade of ‘D’, ‘F’, ‘W’ or ‘I’ must be successfully completed within the next two terms, earning a minimum grade of ‘C.’
- Upon receiving a second grade of ‘D’, ‘F’, ‘W’ or ‘I’ in any upper-division coursework, a registration flag will be placed on the student’s records. Appeals may be made to the Program Coordinator.
- Students will remain in good standing when earning a grade of ‘D’, ‘F’, ‘W’ or ‘I’ in less than 20% of upper-division courses attempted/completed. For example, a student enrolled in 15 credit hours (five 3-credit hour courses) is allowed a ‘D’, ‘F’, ‘W’ or ‘I’ in one course. Students exceeding this allowance will receive a registration flag. Furthermore, students exceeding this allowance for two consecutive semesters will be removed from the B.A.S.-IST program. Appeals may be made to the Program Coordinator.
- A grade of XF for academic dishonesty will result in removal from the program. Appeals may be made to the Program Coordinator.
- A minimum of two courses per academic year are required to remain in the program. Students not successfully completing two courses per academic year are considered not actively pursuing a B.A.S.-IST degree and will be removed from the program.
It is recommended that students meet with a SF Advising at least once a semester. Students are responsible for keeping advisors up to date on any issues that may hinder successful academic progress.
Definitions:
Upper-division: courses numbered in the 3000 and 4000 level categories.
Registration Flag: a student’s right to register for further upper-division courses will be suspended, pending advisor approval.
Appeals: a registration flag or program year removal appeal may be made in writing to the Program Coordinator, indicating sufficient evidence of unusual hardship which proved to be the proximate cause of a failure to maintain satisfactory academic progress.
- Students must apply for graduation upon enrollment in their last semester of coursework.
- Student Conduct Code
Cost of Attendance
Disclosure
The Cost of Attendance (COA) is not the bill that you will receive from Santa Fe College. It is an estimate of what it costs the typical student to attend Santa Fe College for one academic year including tuition, books, course materials, living expenses, transportation, and miscellaneous personal expenses.
Tuition and fees in the cost of attendance below are calculated for credit hour programs, assuming enrollment in 12 credit hours in the Fall and Spring semesters. Actual tuition and fees may vary by program. For a better understanding of your chosen program’s tuition and fees, see program costs above.
Undergraduate Lower Division Courses (A.A./A.S. Degree Courses)
| Off-Campus* | Off-Campus with Parent** | |
| Tuition and Fees In-State: $106.77 per credit Out-Of-State: $382.90 per credit | In-State: $2,563 Out-Of-State: $9,190 | In-State: $2,563 Out-Of-State: $9,190 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment | $783 | $783 |
| Living Expenses (Food & Housing) | $9,679 | $2,619 |
| Miscellaneous Personal Expenses | $4,228 | $4,228 |
| Transportation | $1,976 | $3,062 |
| Total | In-State: $19,229 Out-Of-State: $25,856 | In-State: $13,255 Out-Of-State: $19,882 |
Undergraduate Upper Division Courses (Bachelor Degree Courses)
| Off-Campus* | Off-Campus with Parent** | |
| Tuition and Fees In-State: $126.33 per credit Out-Of-State: $428.83 per credit | In-State: $3,032 Out-Of-State: $10,292 | In-State: $3,032 Out-Of-State: $10,292 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment | $783 | $783 |
| Living Expenses (Food & Housing) | $9,679 | $2,619 |
| Miscellaneous Personal Expenses | $4,228 | $4,228 |
| Transportation | $1,976 | $3,062 |
| Total | In-State: $19,698 Out-Of-State: $26,958 | In-State: $13,724 Out-Of-State: $20,984 |
*Off-Campus: you intend to live off campus, but not with your parent(s).
**Off-Campus with Parent: you intend to live with your parent(s).
Note: All costs and rates are subject to change for the upcoming year.
For more detailed information visit SF's Cost of Attendance page.
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