Information Security and Intelligence (ISIN-BS), B.S.

New Student Admission Requirements

• Minimum 3.00 High School GPA (on a 4.00 scale)
• Minimum Composite ACT score of 22 and ACT Math score of 22 or SAT Math score of 550.
• All students applying for admission to the Information Security and Intelligence program will have to submit a 750 to 1,000 word essay that addresses the following:
  • Who they are and why they desire admission to the Information Security and Intelligence program.
  • A description of a personal quality, talent, accomplishment, contribution, or experience.
  • A description of someone that influenced them and why.

Transfer Student Admission Requirements

• Combined college or university GPA of 3.00 (on a 4.00 scale) from all institutions attended.
• GPA is based on completion of 24 credit hours or more.
• Completion of the transfer equivalency for Ferris State University’s MATH 115  with a grade of C or higher or have either a minimum ACT Math score of 22 or SAT Math score of 550.
• All students applying for admission to the Information Security and Intelligence program will have to submit a 750 to 1,000 word essay that addresses the following:
  • Who they are and why they desire admission to the Information Security and Intelligence program.
  • A description of a personal quality, talent, accomplishment, contribution, or experience.
  • A description of someone that influenced them and why.

First Year Seminar Requirement (FSUS 100 or Equivalent) - 0 to 1 Credit Required

All First-Time-In-Any-College Freshmen (FTIACs) must complete a one-credit FSUS 100  course, or its equivalent. Additional information and the definition of FTIAC for FSUS purposes can be found in the: Ferris State University Academic Affairs FSUS Policy

University General Education Requirements - 39 to 40 Credits Required

Courses in this section are required to satisfy the University General Education Requirements for a bachelor’s degree. The University General Education requirements can be found on the: Ferris State University General Education Requirements Webpage

Communication Competency - 12 Credits Required (or Their Equivalent)

• Choose 1 of 3

• COMM 105 - Interpersonal Communication Credit Hours: 3
• COMM 121 - Fundamentals-Public Speaking Credit Hours: 3
• COMM 221 - Small Group Decision Making Credit Hours: 3

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• ENGL 150 - English 1 Credit Hours: 3
• ENGL 250 - English 2 Credit Hours: 3

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• Choose 1 of 3

• ENGL 311 - Advanced Technical Writing Credit Hours: 3
• ENGL 321 - Advanced Composition Credit Hours: 3
• ENGL 325 - Advanced Business Writing Credit Hours: 3

Quantitative Literacy Competency - 3 to 4 Credits Required (or Their Equivalent)

• Choose 1 of 5

• MATH 114 - Quantitative Reason for Pro 2 Credit Hours: 4
• MATH 115 - Intermediate Algebra Credit Hours: 3
• Official Pre-2016 Math SAT Score of 560 or Higher
• Official Post-2016 Math SAT Score of 580 or Higher
• Official Math ACT Score of 24 or Higher

Natural Sciences Competency - 6 Credits Required

Two courses are required with a minimum of 6 credits: must have at least one lab course.

Culture Competency - 9 Credits Required

Three courses are required with a minimum of 9 credits: must be from two different disciplines, have at least one 200 level or higher course, and have no more than 5 credits from Cultural Competency Activities. A foreign language course is recommended.

Self and Society Competency - 9 Credits Required

Three courses are required with a minimum of 9 credits: must be from two different disciplines and have at least one 200 level or higher course.

• Choose 1 of 2

• ECON 201 - Principles of Microeconomics Credit Hours: 3
• ECON 202 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credit Hours: 3

United States (U.S.) Diversity Competency - 1 Course Required

If not met by courses taken for Culture Competency, Self and Society Competency, or Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA), a student must have one course with the United States (U.S.) Diversity attribute. Some courses include both Global and United States (U.S.) Diversity attributes.

Global Diversity Competency - 1 Course Required

If not met by courses taken for Culture Competency, Self and Society Competency, or Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA), a student must have one course with the Global Diversity attribute. Some courses include both Global and United States (U.S.) Diversity attributes.

Collaboration Competency - Courses Required Met in College Requirements

If not met by courses taken in the College Requirements section, a student must have two courses with the Collaboration attribute. Some courses include both Collaboration and Problem Solving attributes.

• ISIN 300 - Link and Visual Analysis Credit Hours: 3 (Met in College Requirements)
• PROJ 320 - Proj Management Fundamentals Credit Hours: 3 (Met in College Requirements)

Problem Solving Competency - Courses Required Met in College Requirements

If not met by courses taken in the College Requirements section, a student must have two courses with the Problem Solving attribute. Some courses include both Collaboration and Problem Solving attributes.

• ISIN 300 - Link and Visual Analysis Credit Hours: 3 (Met in College Requirements)
• PROJ 320 - Proj Management Fundamentals Credit Hours: 3 (Met in College Requirements)

Major Courses - 57 Credits Required

These courses are used to calculate the major 2.00 GPA requirement.

• ISIN 121 - Digital Security Awareness Credit Hours: 3
• ISIN 200 - Secure Digital Technologies Credit Hours: 3
• ISIN 209 - Network Security Credit Hours: 3
• STQM 270 - Introduction to Data Mining Credit Hours: 3
• ISIN 300 - Link and Visual Analysis Credit Hours: 3
• ISIN 301 - Data-Intelligence Comp Theory Credit Hours: 3
• ISIN 306 - Security Informatics Credit Hours: 3
• ISIN 308 - Principles of Info Security Credit Hours: 3
• DFOR 310 - Digital Forensics and Analysis Credit Hours: 3
• ISIN 312 - Applications of Info Security Credit Hours: 3
• ISIN 317 - Fraud Examination Credit Hours: 3
• PROJ 320 - Proj Management Fundamentals Credit Hours: 3
• ISIN 325 - Database Security Credit Hours: 3
• ISIN 360 - Risk Analysis and Strategy Credit Hours: 3
• ISIN 380 - Current Issues in ISIN Credit Hours: 3
• ISIN 409 - Network Forensics and Analysis Credit Hours: 3
• ISIN 429 - Legal-Ethical Issues Infor Sec Credit Hours: 3
• ISIN 491 - ISI Internship Credit Hours: 1 TO 6
• ISIN 499 - Capstone Experience Credit Hours: 3

Business Course Requirements - 12 Credits Required

These courses are used to calculate the major 2.00 GPA requirement.

• ACCT 201 - Princ. of Financial Accounting Credit Hours: 3
• STQM 260 - Introduction to Statistics Credit Hours: 3
• MGMT 301 - Applied Management Credit Hours: 3
• MKTG 321 - Principles of Marketing Credit Hours: 3

Concentration or Minor - 12 to 18 Credits Required

A minimum of 12 credits is required, choose one of the following:

1. A prescribed concentration from within this section; these courses are not used to calculate the major 2.00 GPA requirement.
2. A custom concentration that can be developed with an advisor; these courses are not used to calculate the major 2.00 GPA requirement.
3. An advisor approved minor; these courses are not used to calculate the major 2.00 GPA requirement.

It is important to note that all courses and concentrations may not be available at all campuses.

Notes

• Students who return to the university after an interrupted enrollment, not including summer semester, must normally meet the requirements of the curriculum which are in effect at the time of their return, not the requirements which were in effect when they were originally admitted.
• A Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) stamp with MATH 114  or MATH 115  and ENGL 311 , ENGL 321 , or ENGL 325  satisfies some of the requirements in the University General Education Requirements section.
• Although taking courses during summer semester of your first year in the program is optional, doing so will expedite the completion of your degree.
• Credit Variance - Credits required may vary based on course placement, prerequisites, etc. If you have questions, contact your advisor.

Five-Year Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Information Security and Intelligence Program

Students may apply to the Master of Information Security and Intelligence (MISI) program at the end of their junior year. If admitted, the student may substitute the following courses within their bachelor’s degree:

• MISI 629 Legal, Ethical and Fraud Iss  for ISIN 429 Legal-Ethical Issues Infor Sec 
• PROJ 640 Project Management  for PROJ 320 Proj Management Fundamentals 

University Graduation Requirements

These are the minimum graduation requirements for a bachelor’s degree at Ferris State University:

• All requirements as specified in the University Requirements section must be met.
• A minimum of 120 credits must be earned.
• A 2.00 or higher cumulative Ferris State University GPA is required.
• A minimum of 30 credits must be earned from Ferris State University to meet the Residency requirement.
• A minimum of 40 credits of 300 level or higher courses must be earned.

Programmatic Graduation Requirements

These are the additional graduation requirements mandated by the program:

• All requirements as specified in the College Requirements section must be met.
• A 2.00 or higher cumulative GPA is required in the Major Courses and Business Course Requirements sections.

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