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	Information Security Analyst
Median Wage (MT)*	$69,310 yearly - $33.32 per hour
Median Wage (US)*	$99,730 yearly - $61.85 per hour
Annual Job Openings (MT)*	14
Annual Job Openings (US)*	12,800
Expected Growth (MT)*	39.7%
Expected Growth (US)*	31.5%
*Montana Career Information System

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Cybersecurity A.A.S Program Estimated Costs

Estimated Resident Program Cost*

Estimated Resident Program Cost
Item	Cost
Tuition and Fees	$6,900
Application Fee	$30
Lab/Course Fees	$735
Books/ Supplies	$1,491
Total	$9,156

Fall 2020 MUS Student Health Insurance Premiums will be changing. Please check the Health Insurance website and/or Student Central for confirmed premium rates. Students will be charged an additional fee of $21 per credit for online/hybrid courses.

Cybersecurity C.T.S. Program Estimated Costs

Estimated Resident Program Cost*

Estimated Resident Program Cost
Item	Cost
Tuition and Fees	$2,844
Application Fee	$30
Lab/Course Fees	$735
Books/Supplies	$795
Total	$2,874

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Students seeking federal financial aid (which includes grants and loans) must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) which online at fafsa.ed.gov. As a result of completing a FAFSA, an applicant will receive a federal Student Aid Report (SAR) in the mail or online. An electronic version of the SAR is automatically sent to the schools listed on the FAFSA. To list Great Falls College MSU, use our school code: 009314.

Students applying for financial aid may also be required to provide proper federal income tax information, completed verification materials, and any other information requested by the Financial Aid Office. Students must apply for financial aid annually.

Assistance is available to prospective students applying for financial aid. In addition, financial aid counseling for new students is an integral part of the admissions and orientation process. Once enrolled, students may receive counseling and assistance as needed. For assistance, please call 406-771-4334, or write to the Financial Aid Office, Great Falls College MSU, 2100 16th Ave S, Great Falls, MT 59405, or email finaid@gfcmsu.edu.

Great Falls College MSU also offers a wide variety of different scholarships to assist you in paying for your college. To view a list of current scholarship offerings, please see our scholarship page.

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Cybersecurity A.A.S. Program Course Lists

Many students need preliminary math and writing courses before enrolling in the program requirements. These courses may increase the total number of program credits. Students should review their math and writing placement before planning out their full program schedules.

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
Fall		Credits
CSCI 100	Intro to Programming ^*,+	3
CSCI 105	Computer Fluency ⁺	3
ITS 164	Networking Fundamentals ⁺	3
M 121	College Algebra ^**,+	3
Choose one of the following:
WRIT 101	College Writing I ^**,+	3
WRIT 121	Intro to Technical Writing ^**,+	3
	Credits	15
Spring
COMX 115	Intro to Interpersonal Communc ⁺	3
ITS 210	Network OS - Desktop ^*,+	3
ITS 218	Network Security ^*,+	3
ITS 224	Introduction To Linux ^*,+	4
ITS 280	Computer Repair & Maintenance ^*,+	4
	Credits	17
Second Year
Fall
ITS 215	Network OS -Dir /Infrastructre ^*,+	4
ITS 245	Exploring Computer Forensics ⁺	3
ITS 271	Securing Desktop/Mobile Device ^*,+	4
ITS 275	Border/Perimeter Network Security ^*,+	4
	Credits	15
Spring
BGEN 220	Business Ethics and Social Responsibility ⁺	3
ITS 222	Enterprise Security ⁺	3
ITS 274	Ethical Hacking and Network Defense ^*,+	3
ITS 277	Software Assurance and File System Internals ^*,+	4
ITS 299	Capstone ^*,+	3
	Credits	16
	Total Credits	63

Indicates prerequisites needed.

Placement in course(s) is determined by placement assessment.

***

Technical Electives must be approved by program director.

A grade of C- or above is required for graduation.

Cybersecurity C.T.S. Program Course Lists

PREREQUISITES:

All applicants must have already applied to and been accepted as students at GFC MSU THEN
A completed Application Packet must be included by all students entering the program AND
Fit one of the bulleted intake criteria listed below:

Cybersecurity CTS Intake Criteria

One of the following degrees within the last 8 years: associates or bachelor’s degree in Network Support and Security, Programming, Microcomputer Support or similarly related degree in Information Technology/Information Systems. Provide Transcript(s).
Currently enrolled in a two- or four- year degree at least sophomore level in Network Support and Security, Programming, Microcomputer Support or similarly related degree in Information Technology/Information Systems. Provide most recent transcript.
Related work experience with consent of the program director. Provide proof of relevant work experience in the form of resume and a reference questionnaire from at least two work-related individuals, one being a direct supervisor. Industry certifications such as A+, Microsoft Servers, Net+, Security+, or others can be used in place of a degree when combined with relevant work experience.

For individuals without these qualifications, the list of pre-requisite courses are:

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
CSCI 105	Computer Fluency	3
ITS 210	Network OS - Desktop	3
ITS 215	Network OS -Dir /Infrastructre	4
ITS 224	Introduction To Linux	4
ITS 280	Computer Repair & Maintenance	4

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
Fall		Credits
ITS 164	Networking Fundamentals ⁺	3
ITS 245	Exploring Computer Forensics ⁺	3
ITS 271	Securing Desktop/Mobile Device ^*,+	4
	Credits	10
Spring
ITS 218	Network Security ^*,+	3
ITS 222	Enterprise Security ⁺	3
ITS 274	Ethical Hacking and Network Defense ^*,+	3
ITS 289	Professional Certification ⁺	1
	Credits	10
	Total Credits	20

Indicates prerequisites needed.

Placement in course(s) is determined by placement assessment.

A grade of C- or above is required for graduation.

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