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Strayer University has recently been approved to offer the following programs:

Addition to the School of Arts and Sciences:

Criminal Justice Programs The criminal justice program at Strayer University is primarily designed for those either seeking advancement as a manager within an existing governmental or private employer in the criminal justice field or those seeking to increase their knowledge of the latest emergency management strategies and/or technologies to detect and prevent crime.

Students have a choice of curriculum options within the criminal justice program. The Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice offers a choice of four concentrations: Computer Security and Forensics, Criminal Justice Administration, Homeland Security and Emergency Management and Homeland Security Technology.

Notice to students contemplating careers in licensed criminal justice professionsCompletion of Strayer University’s criminal justice programs does not guarantee that a student has met the requirements for employment in the criminal justice field. Prior to enrolling in the program, students are encouraged to consult the applicable licensing board in the field of their employment.

Students should be advised that many criminal justice employers take into account the following factors when determining eligibility for employment: U.S. citizenship, state residency, criminal background screening, physical and psychological health, age and military discharge information. A listing of contact information for the most common criminal justice-related licensing boards is available on the Strayer University website at: http://www.strayer.edu/licensed_careers.

UNdergradUate Program• BachelorofSciencein CriminalJustice

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All students in this program must complete the courses outlined in Area I (Core Component), Area II (Major Component) and (Concentration Component), Area III (General Studies Component), and Area IV (Elective Component).

Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice

The Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice (BSCJ) provides students with the knowledge, skills, and professional abilities relevant to the criminal justice field. Students will explore the theoretical, operational, and legal components of law enforcement and the prevention, adjudication, and correction of juvenile and adult crime. Graduates are prepared for careers in the public or private sector of criminal justice or cyber crime and security.

The BSCJ program offers area concentrations that enable students to tailor their degrees to their career and educational goals. Specializations include:

• Computer Security and Forensics• Criminal Justice Administration• Homeland Security and Emergency Management• Homeland Security Technology

area I-Core ComponentBUS 100 Introduction to BusinessCIS 105 Introduction to Information SystemsCRJ 100 Introduction to Criminal JusticeENG 115 English CompositionMAT 105 Introduction to College MathematicsPSY 110 Social PsychologyComponent total ..........................................27.0

area II-major ComponentCIS 170 Information Technology in Criminal JusticeCRJ 105 Crime and Criminal BehaviorCRJ 180 Juvenile Delinquency and JusticeCRJ 220 Ethics and Leadership in Criminal JusticeLEG 320 Criminal LawSOC 205 Society, Law and GovernmentSOC 315 Research Methods in Social SciencesComponent total ..........................................31.5

area II-Concentration Component(Students must choose one of the following Area II Concentration Components to complete the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice.)Component total ..........................................40.5

area III-general Studies ComponentENG 215 Research and WritingENG 315 Professional CommunicationsHUM 100 Introduction to Art, Music, and LiteratureHUM 101 The Origins of Western CultureHUM 200 LogicrHIS 105 Contemporary U.S. History ORPOL 220 Government and PoliticsMAT 300 StatisticsPSY 100 The Individual and Society orPSY 105 Introduction to PsychologySCI 110 Introduction to Physical ScienceSCI 115 Introduction to BiologySCI 200 Environmental ScienceSOC 100 Introduction to SociologySOC 300 Sociology of Developing CountriesComponent total ..........................................58.5

area IV-elective ComponentThese courses are selected in consultation with the Academic Advisor.Component total ..........................................22.5

minimum total Quarter Hours required for graduation ............................180.0

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Concentration in Criminal Justice administration

CRJ 310 Law Enforcement Operations and ManagementCRJ 320 Criminal InvestigationCRJ 330 Comparative Criminal JusticeCRJ 410 Corrections CRJ 475 Advance Topics in Criminal JusticeCRJ 499 Senior Seminar in Criminal JusticeLEG 420 U.S. CourtsSEC 300 Principles of Public and Private SecuritySEC 310 Homeland Security Organization and Administration

Component total: ........................................40.5

Concentration in Homeland Security and emergency management

CRJ 320 Criminal InvestigationCRJ 410 CorrectionsCRJ 420 Emergency Management ProceduresCRJ 440 Terrorism and Antiterrorism CRJ 475 Advanced Topics in Criminal JusticeCRJ 499 Senior Seminar in Criminal Justice SEC 310 Homeland Security Organization and AdministrationSEC 300 Principles of Public and Private SecuritySEC 315 Security Assessment and SolutionsComponent total .........................................40.5

Concentration in Homeland Security technology

CIS 333 Network Security FundamentalsCIS 359 Disaster RecoveryCIS 462 Security Strategy and PolicyCIS 499 Senior Seminar in Information SystemsCRJ 440 Terrorism and AntiterrorismCRJ 475 Advanced Topics in Criminal JusticeSEC 305 Computer SecuritySEC 310 Homeland Security Organization and AdministrationSEC 402 Information Warfare and Homeland SecurityComponent total ..........................................40.5

Concentration in Computer Security and Forensics

CIS 333 Network Security FundamentalsCIS 344 Network Defense and Counter MeasuresCIS 414 Operating Systems SecurityCIS 417 Computer ForensicsCIS 462 Security Strategy and PolicyCIS 499 Senior Seminar in Information SystemsCRJ 475 Advanced Topics in Criminal JusticeSEC 305 Computer SecuritySEC 405 Computer CSIComponent total: .........................................40.5

minimum total Quarter Hours required for graduation ............................180.0

All courses are 4.5 credits each

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Addition to the School of Information Systems:

Information Systems Programs Rapidly advancing technology demands skilled and informed professionals. Whether you are a seasoned professional in the IT field looking to enhance your skills or just entering the workforce looking for the essential tools to move into a new position, Strayer University offers Information Technology courses and programs that suit your needs.

The programs combine technical courses with management courses for a wellrounded approach to information technology. All of the courses and programs have an applications-oriented approach, so that what you learn can be immediatelyapplied in the workplace.

Notice to students contemplating careers in licensed Information Systems professionsCredits earned from Strayer University do not automatically qualify the holder to participate in professional licensing examinations to practice certain information systems professions. General information about information systems licensure options is available from web sites such as gocertify.com. Licensing information is also available from the following web sites: Cisco, www.cisco.com/web/learning; Microsoft, www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/; Oracle, education.oracle.com; SANS, www.sans.org; and the Institute for Certification of Computing Professionals, www.iccp.org. A listing of contact information for the most common information-systems-related licensing boards is available on the Strayer University website at: http://www.strayer.edu/licensed_careers.

gradUate ProgramS• MasterofSciencein InformationSystems

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area I-Core ComponentACC 557 Financial AccountingCIS 500 Information Systems for Decision-MakingECO 550 Managerial Economics and GlobalizationMAT 540 Quantitative MethodsComponent total ..........................................18.0

area II-major ComponentCIS 512 Enterprise ArchitectureCIS 517 IT Project ManagementCIS 532 Network Architecture and AnalysisCIS 590 Directed Research ProjectRES 531 Research MethodsComponent total ..........................................22.5

area III-Concentration Component(Students must choose one of the following Area III Concentration Components to complete the Master of Science in Information Systems)Component total ..........................................13.5

minimum total Quarter Hours required for graduation ..............................54.0

master of Science in Information Systems

The Master of Science in Information Systems (MSIS) is a professional degree program that stresses the technical, managerial, and policy issues associated with building computer based systems that support modern organizations. The MSIS program addresses the theoretical and practical aspects of specifying, designing, implementing, and managing systems that possess qualities such as portability, scalability, and interoperability (open systems).

The MSIS program treats information as an organizational resource that is subject to managerial planning and control. It focuses on integration of data and distribution of information in helping organizations to be more competitive. In addition, the MSIS program offers graduates most of the academic background necessary to pursue certification as a Certified Computer Professional (CCP).

Students who have not earned degrees from appropriate fields of study may be required to take additional coursework as a prerequisite for completing the program.

Within this curriculum, students have the option of choosing a concentration in:

• Computer Security Management• Decision Support System Management• Enterprise Resource Management• Network Management• Software Engineering Management• Systems Development Management

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Concentration in Computer Security management

CIS 502 Theories of Security ManagementCIS 523 Security in Distributed ComputingCIS 550 Case Studies in the Management of Information SecurityComponent total: .........................................13.5

Concentration in decision Support System management

CIS 501 Decision Support for ManagementCIS 519 Decision Support & Intelligent SystemsCIS 522 Data Warehousing SystemsComponent total ..........................................13.5

Concentration in enterprise resource management

CIS 511 Enterprise Resource Planning SystemsCIS 537 Enterprise Resource Technologies in BusinessCIS 538 Designing Enterprise Resource Planning SystemsComponent total ..........................................13.5

Concentration in Network management

CIS 505 Communication TechnologiesCIS 513 Enterprise Wireless NetworksCIS 516 Enterprise Network ManagementComponent total: .........................................13.5

Concentration in Software engineering management

CIS 510 Advanced Systems Analysis and DesignCIS 515 Strategic Planning for Database SystemsCIS 518 Advanced Software EngineeringComponent total: .........................................13.5

Concentration in Systems development management

CIS 521 Enterprise Technology Process ModelsCIS 530 Simulation and Modeling ICIS 531 Enterprise Planning ArchitectureComponent total: .........................................13.5

minimum total Quarter Hours required for graduation ..............................54.0

All courses are 4.5 credits each

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InforMatIonSySteMSCourSeSCIS 500Information Systems for decision-makingThis course provides an overview of microcomputer applications including a brief introduction to computer concepts, computer operating systems, software and hardware. It introduces the student to word-processing, spreadsheets, the Internet, graphics, and database software. Included is the creation of web pages, integration of the applications, and hands-on introduction to Microsoft Windows commands, files, features and functions.

CIS 501 decision Support managementThis course presents the concept of Decision Support Systems, from a management perspective, including the integral function of the Internet. Emphasizing management application, it explores the implications of decision support technology on management, the role of DSS in enhancing creativity and problem solving, the use of intelligent software agents, and commercial data mining.

CIS 502 theories of Security managementPrerequisite: CIS 333

This course presents current and emerging theories in security management. This course addresses the policies, guidance, technologies, and organizational concerns that security managers must be aware of and take into account to provide a secure computing environment.

CIS 505 Communication technologiesPrerequisite: CIS 175

This course presents the general trends and topics of the computer communication theory. It provides a foundation for analysis, design, implementation, and management of computer communication systems.

CIS 510 advanced Systems analysis and designPrerequisite: CIS 210

This course provides an integrated approach to the study of systems analysis and design. It highlights CASE tools and analysis as means of solving problems.

CIS 511 enterprise resource PlanningPrerequisite: CIS 500

This course covers the operations of a business and how information systems fit into business operations. ERP software is discussed and how it is used in supporting business operations.

CIS 512 enterprise architecturePrerequisite: CIS 210

This course covers the concepts of corporate data models and strategies for transforming the models into physical designs. It provides a foundation for implementing the physical designs onto various computer architectures.

CIS 513 enterprise Wireless NetworksPrerequisite: CIS 175

This course provides the theory and its application necessary to design an Enterprise Wireless Network. Emphasis is placed on wireless technologies that deliver reliable voice and data communication to centralized and dispersed organizational entities.

CIS 515 Strategic Planning for database SystemsPrerequisite: CIS 210

This course covers strategies for developing and implementing an effective database system. Topics include database systems organization, creation, and maintenance; and evaluation criteria and standardization of database systems.

CIS 516 enterprise Network managementPrerequisite: CIS 175

This course provides the foundation necessary to develop a network management system for the Enterprise. Emphasis is placed on operating, monitoring, and controlling the network to ensure it provides value to the organization.

CIS 517 It Project managementPrerequisite: CIS 210

This course provides a practical and theoretical foundation for applying project management activities to Information Technology projects. Emphasis is placed on how the systems development life cycle, prototyping, rapid application development, and acquiring and maintaining systems are managed and used in Enterprise System solutions.

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CIS 518 advanced Software engineeringPrerequisite: CIS 210

This course combines theory with practical applications in developing and managing software applications that support business functions. Key issues such as risk management, technology transfer, control, modeling and quality assurance are covered.

CIS 519 decision Support & Intelligent SystemsThis courses explores the variety and richness of support systems – the wide range of users, problems, and technologies employed and illustrates how the concepts and principles have been applied in specific systems.

CIS 521 enterprise technology Process modelsPrerequisite: CIS 500

This course covers the construction of a process that can be used for the development and management of enterprise information systems. Emphasis is placed on the relationship between business processes, requirements, architectures, and infrastructures.

CIS 522 data Warehousing SystemsThis course combines theory with practical applications in developing and managing Data Warehouse Systems that support business functions. Key issues such as risk management, technology transfer, control, modeling and quality assurance are covered.

CIS 523 Security in distributed ComputingPrerequisite: CIS 333

This course provides the theory and technologies used to provide security in a distributed computing environment. Describes firewall, intrusion detection, defense-in-depth operating system, and database security in an enterprise networking environment.

CIS 530 Simulation and modeling IPrerequisite: MAT 540

This course applies quantitative methods to managing and determining the capacities of computer systems. It emphasizes sampling, organizing, and analyzing data as applied to computer performance.

CIS 531 enterprise Planning architecturesPrerequisite: CIS 210

This course provides the knowledge and understanding needed to define planing architectures that support businesses. Emphasis is placed on the development of data, application, and technology architectures that describe the data, applications and technology needed to support the business.

CIS 532 Network architecture and analysisPrerequisite: CIS 175

This course focuses on network architecture development concepts and components including architecture functions and use. It provides the student with the skills required developing, managing, and sizing architectures in large organizations. Topics include topologies, protocols, connectivity, transactions, and performance.

CIS 537 enterprise resource technologies in BusinessThis course explains Enterprise ResourcePlanning (ERP) systems and how information systems fits into business operations. Morespecifically, it’s about looking at the processesthat makes up a business enterprise and seeinghow ERP software can improve the performanceof these business processes. This course introduces students to the world of EnterpriseResource Planning, and prepares them forsuccess in today’s marketplace. It focuses on asingle application (SAP R/3, the industry leader)for consistency, while also including coverage ofother popular ERP software.

CIS 538 designing enterprise resource PlanningSystemsPrerequisite: CIS 512

This course concentrates on the success andfailures surrounding the implementation of ERPsystems. Assessment, risk, management andimplementation strategies of ERP systems areanalyzed using case studies.

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CIS 550 Case Studies in the management of Information SecurityPrerequisite: CIS 333

Provides an analysis and study of current issuesin computer and network security. Students willanalyze security case studies and articles andprovide a detailed analysis of the issues, possibleremedies, and policies, procedures, and guidanceaffecting the outcome from a managementperspective.

CIS 590 directed research ProjectPrerequisite: DRP 999/RES 531 To be taken as

last or next to last course

This course enables student to complete aresearch project in the field of majorconcentration. The research project will bemonitored by a supervising faculty member andmust be defended by the student in an oralexamination. The oral defense may be conducted in a conference-style meeting of student, instructor, and second reader or technical advisor. A second type of defense allows students to present a synopsis of their projects during one of the last two scheduled class meetings. Students are encouraged to discuss the project with an instructor or academic officer early in their program. Students may not fulfill the directedresearch requirement by completing anothercourse.

CrIMInalJuStICeCourSeSCrJ 100Introduction to Criminal JusticeThis course introduces students to the components and operations of the criminal justice system. It examines the three main components of that system: law enforcement, the courts, and corrections. Issues and challenges within the criminal justice system and the system’s future are also explored.

CrJ 105Crime and Criminal BehaviorPrerequisite: CRJ 100; PSY 100 or PSY 105

This course covers the historical development of social and behavior explanations of adult crime, as well as juvenile crime and new evolutions in crime, including cyber crimes. Crime causation theories are explained in relation to policies developed from these theories and the real and intended impact of these policies are discussed to demonstrate their impact on society in regard to crime prevention and criminal rehabilitation.

CrJ 180Juvenile delinquency and JusticePrerequisite: CRJ 100

This course examines the criminal activity of juveniles and includes the study of gangs, status offenses, and the problems facing juveniles today. An overview of American juvenile justice is also provided, in terms of both system and practice. The causes of juvenile crime, the juvenile court system, and the institutionalization, rehabilitation, and treatment of juveniles are explored.

CrJ 220ethics and Leadership in Criminal JusticePrerequisite: CRJ 100

This course exposes students to the various philosophical approaches for developing appropriate ethical decision-making tools for the criminal justice professional. Ethical decision-making tools are illustrated in actual application in police, courts, corrections, criminal justice policy, and criminal justice research scenarios. Emphasis is placed on professional integrity and leadership skills that support laws, policies, and procedures in criminal justice.

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CrJ 310Law enforcement operations and managementPrerequisite: CRJ 100; BUS 100

This course gives students an overview of the police and their mission in contemporary society. It examines typical police operations, the management of police organizations, and some of the challenges facing policing today. The course also looks at technology in the service of law enforcement, and explores the future of policing.

CrJ 320Criminal Investigation Prerequisite: CRJ 105

The course teaches students the fundamentals of criminal investigation by examining processes involved in identifying and arresting criminal suspects, identifying types of crimes and offenses, and in preparing for the in-court presentation of evidence through testimony. Techniques and procedures for evidence collection, preservation, and examination are discussed, and developing ‘high technologies’ useful to the criminal investigator are explored.

CrJ 330Comparative Criminal JusticePrerequisite: CRJ 100; CRJ 105

This course offers a comparative perspective on crime and on the practice of criminal justice. The role of increased globalization in transnational crime and justice are explored, to include: trafficking in persons, transnational crime, narcoterrorism, international cybercrime and cyberscams, the relationships between international terrorist organizations, and the functioning and organization of international crime fighting agencies.

CrJ 410CorrectionsPrerequisite: CRJ 100; CRJ 105

This course provides a comprehensive overview of the field of corrections. It explores agencies, practices, and polices relevant to prisons, jails, and probation and parole. Students examine both historic and contemporary punishment policies in the United States, sentencing structures; socio-political economic conditions that influence disparate sentencing and confinement; facility designs and how they correlate with inmate management philosophies; the legal aspects of the care, custody and control of inmates; the constitutional rights and civil liberties of inmates; security operations, and inmate treatment services.

CrJ 420emergency management ProceduresPrerequisite: SEC 300

This course provides an in-depth review of the concepts of emergency management work. The operational aspects are discussed in relation to the skills needed to do emergency management work, as well as the analytical and critical think-ing skills needed for incident command work. Emphasis is placed on the use of technologies, enhanced leadership skills, and the challenges of communications in disaster work.

CrJ 440terrorism and antiterrorismPrerequisite: SEC 310

This course exposes the student to the various forms of terrorism. Explanations of terrorism from a theoretical and sociological perspective are reviewed as causal effects of past, current, and new forms of terrorist behavior. Operational responses to terrorism are discussed, with special emphasis on the role of Homeland Security.

CrJ 499Senior Seminar in Criminal Justice Prerequisite: Last or next to last course

This course enables the Criminal Justice student to analyze a social, psychological, or business problem within Criminal Justice, Homeland or Private Security, and recommend solutions by developing a capstone research project. The project will consist of an analysis of a situation or policy, a current assessment, and a proposed solution. Emphasis will be placed on applying theory, the use of research and evidence based solutions, and incorporating ethical foundations to support solutions.

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