Computer and Network Security
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Kansas City, MO 64105
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The Master of Public Affairs degree with the Computer and Network Security concentration is intended for those who wish to specialize in the Information Technology (IT) field with an emphasis in security.
This emphasis is designed for those who wish to pursue a career in an IT security related field as a Systems Administrator, Security Analyst, IT Consultant, Security Consultant, or IT Specialist.
Students who complete this emphasis will be prepared to:
- Design a network and computer infrastructure for an organization while considering security issues and controls.
- Recognize security incidents and implement remedies, controls, and fixes using appropriate technologies and policies.
- Design security remedies, controls, and fixes for next generation network services such as Voice over IP (VoIP), video, presence, multi protocol label switching (MPLS), and Instant Messaging (IM) services.
- Address application security issues affecting the areas of data management, programming, operating systems, and Web applications/services.
| MPA Curriculum (2009-2010 Catalog) |
Hours |
| Core Courses |
18 |
| PA |
501 |
Public Affairs Concepts and Theory |
3 |
| PA |
502 |
Public Affairs Methodology |
3 |
| PA |
508 |
Research and Analysis |
3 |
| PA |
509 |
Leadership Development and Organizations |
3 |
| PA |
600 |
Ethical Foundations of Authority and Responsibility |
3 |
| PA |
602 |
Seminar in Public Affairs |
3 |
| Computer & Network Security Concentration Courses |
15 |
| Theory/Practice Integration Courses |
15 |
| Required Courses |
|
| IS |
605 |
Data Management and Applications Security |
3 |
| IS |
620* |
Computer Security, Risk Management and Control |
3 |
| CSS |
636 |
Advanced Network Architectures, Services and Applications |
3 |
| CSS |
656 |
Advanced Security Architectures, Services and Applications |
3 |
| Electives (Select one of the following) |
|
| CSS |
624 |
Physical (Environmental) Security |
3 |
| CSS |
675 |
Applied Cryptography |
3 |
| CSS |
677 |
Computer and Network Forensics |
3 |
| CSS |
688 |
Information Warfare |
3 |
| Cross-Sector Courses |
3 |
| Total |
36 |
*Successful completion of a course in Computer Network and Telecommunications Systems (Park University CS365, IS603, or equivalent) or relevant work experience and IS605 is required before enrolling in IS620.
Computer and Network Security Area Coordinator: John Cigas
Hauptmann School for Public Affairs
911 Main, Suite 900
Kansas City, MO 64105
Tel. (816) 584-6249
E-mail: jcigas@park.edu
Link to Graduate Certificate in Computer and Network Security
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