The Roadmap A Bachelor’s Degree Guide

IST Office of Undergraduate Programs 104 Information Sciences and Technology Building

Phone: 814-865-8947 Fax: 814-865-7490

Person-to-Person Advising The Penn State College of Information Sciences and Technology prides itself on a personal touch in all that we do. This is particularly true of finding your way through your degree and program requirements, making course decisions, working out career plans, and simply figuring out what is best for you. How to make an appointment: Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. To better serve you, appointments are preferred. Please call us at 814-865-8947 and the receptionist will find a time for you to meet that is mutually convenient. Amy Shilling, Staff Assistant/Receptionist Amy Spangler, Staff Assistant E-mail: ashilling@ist.psu.edu E-mail: aspangler@ist.psu.edu Jeanie Peritz, Lead Counselor Shelly Kachik, Administrative Assistant E-mail: jperitz@ist.psu.edu E-mail: skachik@ist.psu.edu Susan Agee, Academic Counselor Madhavi Kari, Interim Placement Coordinator E-mail: sagee@ist.psu.edu E-mail: internships@ist.psu.edu Courtney Wozetek, Academic Counselor Penny Smith, Corporate Relations Specialist E-mail: cwozetek@ist.psu.edu E-mail: psmith@ist.psu.edu Georgia Fink, Records Coordinator Jan Deike, Recruiting Coordinator E-mail: georgia@ist.psu.edu E-mail: jdeike@ist.psu.edu Brent Hurley, DUS Programs Coordinator E-mail: bhurley@ist.psu.edu Stan Supon, Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Programs E-mail: supon@ist.psu.edu E-advising Academic Advising (http://ist.psu.edu/advising) The Office of Undergraduate Programs provides information on our curriculum, minors, and requirements with links of special interest regarding internships and student services. eLion (https://elion.oas.psu.edu/) The University also offers a convenient on-line method to answer many basic academic questions and to prepare you for your face-to-face visit with your adviser. This is our eLion. The many features of eLion are usually available twenty four hours a day, seven days a week. Follow the “STUDENTS” category for information about specific features and available times.

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Table of Contents Penn State Campuses Offering IST Degrees and Courses...................................................................... 2

IST Bachelor of Science Degree Options.................................................................................................. 3

IST Major Requirements............................................................................................................................ 4

The IST Major: Year One and Year Two................................................................................................... 5

Information Systems: Design and Development (ISDEV): Year Three and Year Four............................. 6

Information Technology: Integration and Application (ITINT): Year Three and Year Four ....................... 7

Information Context: People, Organizations, and Society (ISPP): Year Three and Year Four................. 8

IST Core and Option Courses ................................................................................................................... 9

Other IST Courses................................................................................................................................... 10

Courses to Meet the Foreign Culture Requirement for the IST Major..................................................... 11

IST Support of Option Courses ............................................................................................................... 12

SRA Bachelor of Science Degree Options.............................................................................................. 17

SRA Major Requirements........................................................................................................................ 18

The SRA Major: Year One and Year Two ............................................................................................... 19

Intelligence and Analysis Modeling Option (IAM): Year Three and Year Four ....................................... 20

Information and Cyber Security (ICS): Year Three and Year Four ......................................................... 21

Social Factors and Risk (SFR): Year Three and Year Four.................................................................... 22

SRA Core Courses .................................................................................................................................. 23

SRA Option Courses ............................................................................................................................... 24

International Courses for the SRA Major................................................................................................. 25

SRA Support of Option Courses ............................................................................................................. 26

Your Career Roadmap: Internships for Year One, Year Two, and Year Three ...................................... 27

Your Career Roadmap: Placement for Year Four ................................................................................... 28

Entrance to Major .................................................................................................................................... 29

The Roadmap was accurate at press time. The College of Information Sciences and Technology may make changes after initial publication. Please check the IST current students’ Web pages for the latest news, course information, and more.

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Penn State Campuses Offering IST Degrees and Courses

Locations Offering the IST Bachelor’s Degree Program Penn State Abington Penn State Beaver Penn State Berks Penn State Delaware Penn State Greater Allegheny *

Penn State Harrisburg Penn State Hazleton Penn State Lehigh Valley Penn State New Kensington Penn State University Park

Penn State Wilkes-Barre Penn State Worthington Scranton Penn State York

Locations Offering the IST Associate Degree Program Penn State Beaver Penn State Berks Penn State Continuing Ed./UP Penn State DuBois Penn State Fayette

Penn State Hazleton Penn State Lehigh Valley Penn State Mont Alto Penn State New Kensington Penn State Schuylkill

Penn State Shenango Valley Penn State Wilkes-Barre Penn State World Campus Penn State Worthington Scranton Penn State York

Locations Offering IST Courses Penn State Altoona Locations Offering SRA Courses Penn State Altoona Penn State Berks Penn State Greater Allegheny* Penn State Harrisburg

Penn State Hazleton Penn State Mont Alto Penn State New Kensington

Penn State Wilkes-Barre

*Formerly Penn State McKeesport

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Information Sciences and Technology (IST)

Bachelor of Science Degree Options The IST major within the College of Information Sciences and Technology offers three options. Information Systems: Design and Development (ISDEV) (Available at these Penn State locations: Beaver, Berks, Delaware, Harrisburg, Lehigh Valley, University Park, Worthington Scranton, York.) This option is focused on expanding the skills needed to develop advanced information technology systems using state-of-the-art tools and techniques. The emphasis is on providing you with both knowledge in the design, implementation, testing, and evolution of complex software systems and a set of project-oriented, team-programming experiences. Information Technology: Integration and Application (ITINT) (Available at these Penn State locations: Abington, Beaver, Berks, Delaware, Greater Allegheny, Harrisburg, Hazleton, Lehigh Valley, New Kensington, Schuylkill, University Park, Worthington Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, York.) This option is designed to prepare you to use information technology to realize a variety of system-based goals (such as reliability, accessibility, and efficiency). The option is focused on developing a theoretical foundation and the skill set needed for integrating information technology into different systems to improve their performance. The emphasis is on providing you with both the theoretical frameworks needed to use information technology as a system attribute as well as a set of application-oriented experiences and skills. Information Context: People, Organizations, and Society (ISPP) (Available at these Penn State locations: Berks, Greater Allegheny, Harrisburg, Lehigh Valley, University Park.) This option focuses on how information technology affects social change and the delivery of information to the consumer. This includes the human-machine interface; organization and retrieval of information; digital libraries; information and telecommunications services; information and media industry structures; software services and intermediaries; telecommunications and information law and policy; sociological aspects of technology change; multimedia; and art, design, and aesthetics.

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IST Major Requirements

To earn your bachelor of science degree in Information Sciences and Technology from Penn State’s College of Information Sciences and Technology, you must complete at least 125 credits. For recommendations on fulfilling your requirements, see the semester-by-semester plans. You may wish to speak to your adviser because completion of some major requirements may satisfy general education requirements. To keep track of your academic progress, check the online degree audit available through eLion. If you have any questions, make an appointment with your adviser.

GENERAL EDUCATION: 45 credits Twelve of these credits are included in the requirements for the major (see below). For further details on general education requirements, please see your Baccalaureate Degree Bulletin, popularly known as the “Blue Book,” online at www.psu.edu/academic/bluebook.

ELECTIVES: 7 credits Depending on how you satisfy your foreign language requirement, this number could change. See your adviser for details.

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE IST MAJOR: 85 credits COMMON REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL OPTIONS: 64 credits

PRESCRIBED COURSES: 36 credits CMPSC 101* (3) (Sem: 1-4), IST 110* (3), IST 210* (4), IST 220* (3), IST 230 (3), IST 240 (3), IST 301 (3), IST 331* (3), IST 402 (3), IST 440W (3) (Sem: 8), IST 495 (1), STAT 200 GQ (4)

ADDITIONAL COURSES: 10 credits ECON 002 GS (3) or 004 GS (3) or 014 GS (3) (Sem: 1-4) ENGL 202C GWS (3) or 202D GWS (3) (Sem: 5-7) MATH 110 GQ (4) or 140 GQ (4)(Sem: 1-4)

SUPPORTING COURSES AND RELATED AREAS: 18 credits Attainment of third-level proficiency in a single foreign language (0-12 credits). The amount of foreign

language you completed in high school, results of advanced placement exams, and results of proficiency exams determine what level of language you will take. See your adviser for details.

Select 6 credits from the Foreign Culture course list (Sem: 5-8).

Note: All the courses marked with an asterisk (*) must be completed with a grade of C or better.

INTERNSHIP: 1 credit You must successfully complete at least one internship experience (IST 495 1 credit) and may undertake as many as three (totaling 3 credits) during their Penn State career.

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE IST OPTIONS: 21 credits INFORMATION SYSTEMS: DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OPTION: 21 credits PRESCRIBED COURSES: 3 credits IST 311(3) (Sem: 5-8) ADDITIONAL COURSES Select 6 credits from IST 411(3), 412 (3), or 413 (3) (Sem: 5-8) SUPPORTING COURSES AND RELATED AREAS: 12 credits Select 12 credits from the Support of Option list. (Sem: 5-8) INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: INTEGRATION AND APPLICATION OPTION: 21 credits PRESCRIBED COURSES: 9 credits IST 302 (3), 420 (3) and 421 (3) (Sem: 5-8) SUPPORTING COURSES AND RELATED AREAS: 12 credits Select 12 credits from the Support of Option list. (Sem: 5-8)

INFORMATION CONTEXT: PEOPLE, ORGANIZATIONS, AND SOCIETY OPTION: 21 credits PRESCRIBED COURSES: 6 credits IST 431(3) and 432 (3) (Sem: 5-8) ADDITIONAL COURSES Select 3 credits from IST 302 (3) or 413 (3) SUPPORTING COURSES AND RELATED AREAS: 12 credits Select 12 credits from the Support of Option list. (Sem: 5-8)

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The IST Major: Year One and Year Two Your bachelor’s degree program in Penn State’s College of Information Sciences and Technology is designed as a four-year course of study with summertime professional internships in business, industry, or the public sector. Generally, all students in the IST major will follow a similar schedule during their first four semesters as described below. Semester 1 IST 110 (3) MATH 110 or 140 (GQ) (4) CMPSC 101 (3) FOREIGN LANGUAGE 001*(4) PSU 017** (1) (Total 15 credits)

Semester 2 IST 210 (4) GEN. ED./NATURAL SCIENCES (3) FOREIGN LANGUAGE 002* (4) ECON 002, 004, or 014 (GS) (3) ENGL 015 or 030 (GWS) (3) (Total 17 credits)

* The amount of foreign language you completed in high school, results of advanced placement exams, and results of optional proficiency exams determine what level of language you will take. See your adviser for details.

** You may take this course during your first or second semester. Please see your adviser for details.

Summer: IST 495 Internship (1) Supervised work experience where the student is employed in an information sciences and technology position in industry, government, or academia. All students are required to take at least one internship and may take as many as three. More information is available at http://ist.psu.edu/currentstudents/studentservices. You may contact the IST internship coordinator at 814-865-4509 or internships@ist.psu.edu. Semester 3 IST 220 (3) IST 230 (3) FOREIGN LANGUAGE 003* (4) GEN. ED./HUMANITIES (3) GEN. ED./ARTS (3) (Total 16 credits)

Semester 4 IST 240 (3) STAT 200 (GQ) (4) CAS 100 (GWS) (3) GEN. ED./NATURAL SCIENCES (3) GEN. ED./SOCIAL/BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES (3) (Total 16 credits)

Summer: IST 495 Internship (1) Supervised work experience where the student is employed in an information sciences and technology position in industry, government, or academia. All students are required to take at least one internship and may take as many as three. More information is available at http://ist.psu.edu/currentstudents/studentservices. You may contact the IST internship coordinator at 814-865-4509 or internships@ist.psu.edu.

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Information Systems: Design and Development (ISDEV) Year Three and Year Four Semester 5 IST 311 (3) IST 331 (3) SUPPORT OF OPTION* (3) GEN. ED./HUMANITIES (3) GEN. ED./HEALTH AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY (3) (Total 15 credits)

Semester 6 IST 301 (3) IST 411 or IST 412** or IST 413 (3) SUPPORT OF OPTION* (3) FOREIGN CULTURE (3) ENGL 202C or D (GWS) (3) (Total 15 credits) **IST 412 fall only at University Park

Summer: IST 495 Internship (1) Supervised work experience where the student is employed in an information sciences and technology position in industry, government, or academia. All students are required to take at least one internship and may take as many as three. More information is available at http://ist.psu.edu/currentstudents/studentservices. You may contact the IST internship coordinator at 814-865-4509 or internships@ist.psu.edu. Semester 7 IST 402 (3) IST 411** or IST 412 or IST 413** (3) SUPPORT OF OPTION* (3) FOREIGN CULTURE (3) GEN. ED./ARTS (3) (Total 15 credits) **IST 411 and IST 413 spring only at University Park

Semester 8 IST 440W (3) SUPPORT OF OPTION* (3) ELECTIVE (3) ELECTIVE (3) GEN. ED./NATURAL SCIENCES (3) (Total 15 credits)

* See Support of Option listing for courses that satisfy the requirement

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Information Technology: Integration and Application (ITINT) Year Three and Year Four Semester 5 IST 301 (3) IST 302 (3) SUPPORT OF OPTION* (3) GEN. ED./HUMANITIES (3) GEN. ED./HEALTH AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY (3) (Total 15 credits)

Semester 6 IST 331 (3) IST 420 (3) SUPPORT OF OPTION* (3) FOREIGN CULTURE (3) ENGL 202C or D (GWS) (3) (Total 15 credits)

Summer: IST 495 Internship (1) Supervised work experience where the student is employed in an information sciences and technology position in industry, government, or academia. All students are required to take at least one internship and may take as many as three. More information is available at http://ist.psu.edu/currentstudents/studentservices. You may contact the IST internship coordinator at 814-865-4509 or internships@ist.psu.edu. Semester 7 IST 402 (3) IST 421 (3) SUPPORT OF OPTION* (3) FOREIGN CULTURE (3) GEN. ED./ARTS (3) (Total 15 credits)

Semester 8 IST 440W (3) SUPPORT OF OPTION* (3) ELECTIVE (3) ELECTIVE (3) GEN. ED./NATURAL SCIENCES (3) (Total 15 credits)

* See Support of Option listing for courses that satisfy the requirement

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Information Context: People, Organizations, and Society (ISPP) Year Three and Year Four Semester 5 IST 301 (3) IST 331 (3) SUPPORT OF OPTION* (3) GEN. ED./HUMANITIES (3) GEN. ED./HEALTH AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY (3) (Total 15 credits)

Semester 6 IST 431 (3) IST 302 or IST 413 (3) SUPPORT OF OPTION* (3) FOREIGN CULTURE (3) ENGL 202C or D (GWS) (3) (Total 15 credits)

Summer: IST 495 Internship (1) Supervised work experience where the student is employed in an information sciences and technology position in industry, government, or academia. All students are required to take at least one internship and may take as many as three. More information is available at http://ist.psu.edu/currentstudents/studentservices. You may contact the IST internship coordinator at 814-865-4509 or internships@ist.psu.edu. Semester 7 IST 402 (3) IST 432** (3) SUPPORT OF OPTION* (3) FOREIGN CULTURE (3) GEN. ED./ARTS (3) ** IST 432 fall only at University Park (Total 15 credits)

Semester 8 IST 440W (3) SUPPORT OF OPTION* (3) ELECTIVE (3) ELECTIVE (3) GEN. ED./NATURAL SCIENCES (3) (Total 15 credits)

* See Support of Option listing for courses that satisfy the requirement

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IST Core and Option Courses Little “off-the-shelf” learning will suit programs as innovative as those being offered by Penn State’s College of Information Sciences and Technology. Here are ones being offered to you as part of our bachelor’s degree curriculum. Core Courses Option Courses IST 110 Information, People and Technology (3)

Introduction to information systems including social implications, and the creation, organization, analysis, storage, retrieval, and communication of information. IST 110 is a requirement for the IST major, and cannot double-count as a GS.

IST 302 IT Project Management (3) Explore and apply the basic concepts, methodologies, and tools of project management in the field of information science and technology. Prerequisite: IST 210, IST 220

IST 210 Organization of Data (4) Introduction to the concept of databases including the storage manipulation, evaluation, and display of data and related issues. Prerequisite: IST 110

IST 311 Object-Oriented Design and Software Applications (3) Introduction to object-oriented applications including applications in an OOD language. Prerequisite: CMPBD 204 or CMPSC 101; IST 240

IST 220 Networking and Telecommunications (3) Introduction to digital network topologies; transmission media; signal modulation; digital packet switching and routing; systems integration; communications management; security. Prerequisite: IST 110.

IST 411 Distributed-Object Computing (3) Introduction to distributed-object computing and its use in client/server and real-world computing applications. Prerequisite: IST 311. IST 411 is offered spring only at University Park

IST 230 Language, Logic, and Discrete Mathematics (3) Introduction to formal languages, mathematical logic, and discrete mathematics, with applications to information sciences and technology. Prerequisite: MATH 110 or MATH 140

IST 412 The Engineering of Complex Software Systems (3) Introduction to the engineering of complex software systems including software system specification, design, and implementation, integration and test, and evolution. Prerequisite: IST 311. IST 412 is offered fall only at University Park

IST 240 Introduction to Computer Languages (3) Introduction to the specification and application of languages and language paradigms which interact with computers. Prerequisite: CMPSC 101; prerequisite or concurrent: IST 230

IST 413 Usability Engineering (3) This course addresses activities in the system development process that ensure usability. It considers the emerging concept of usability, requirements gathering and analysis, activity design, information design, interaction design, documentation design, user testing and usability evaluation. Prerequisite: IST 331. IST 413 is offered spring only at University Park

IST 301 Information and Organizations (3) Overview of organizational structures and functions. Includes information processing and analytic perspectives of organizations. Prerequisite: IST 210, IST 220

IST 420 Fundamentals of Systems and Enterprise Integration (3) Introductory course on integration of information technology into different venues including the planning, development, and implementation of the integration. Prerequisite: IST 240, IST 301, IST 302

IST 331 Organization and Design of Information Systems: User and System Principles (3) Interdisciplinary survey of topics related to the use and usability of information systems. Prerequisite: IST 230

IST 421 Advanced Enterprise Integration: Technologies and Applications (3) Advanced course on the integration of information technology into systems application. Prerequisite: IST 420.

IST 402 Emerging Issues and Technologies (3) Introduction to technology forecasting and analysis; overview of leading technologies in IST and how they impact information systems and users. Prerequisite: IST 210, IST 220

IST 431 The Information Environment (3) Survey of social environment of information technology: themes of community, sovereignty, privacy, ethics, economics, and knowledge management. Prerequisite: IST 210, IST 220

IST 440W IST Integration and Problem Solving (3) Problem-based approach to technology integration by focusing on a real-life problem faced by an organization. Prerequisite: Seventh semester standing; five common course requirements; three of the required courses in an option; ENGL 202C or 202D.

IST 432 Legal and Regulatory Environment of Information Science and Technology (3) Legal environment of information technology, constitutional/political issues, intellectual property, management, e-commerce, privacy, access, computer contracting, cyberspace regulation. Prerequisite: IST 301 or SRA 231 or equivalent. IST 432 is offered fall only at University Park

IST 495 Internship (1) Supervised off-campus, nongroup instruction including field experiences, practica, or internships. Written and oral critique of activity required. Prerequisite: Prior approval of proposed assignment by instructor.

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Other IST Courses IST 250 New Media and the Web (3)

Introduction to how the World Wide Web utilizes emerging technologies. Students acquire conceptual understanding of constructing Web sites. Prerequisite: IST 110 or concurrent enrollment.

IST 451 Network Security (3) Fundamental issues and concepts of network security, network security technologies and protocols, and emerging technologies in network security. Prerequisite: IST 220

IST 341 Human Diversity in the Global Information Technology (3) (IL) Globalization, human diversity and their impacts on IT products, work, workforce, and the knowledge economy and social inclusion in general. Prerequisite: IST 110

IST 452 Legal and Regulatory Environment of Privacy and Security (3) Exploration of legal, regulatory, public policy, and ethical issues related to security and privacy for information technology professionals in public institutions, private enterprise, and IT services. Prerequisite: IST 301 or SRA 231 or equivalent

IST 390 Professional Development: Theory and Practice (1) Interdisciplinary course to introduce students to the issues, concepts and skills involved in successfully transitioning into professional life.

IST 453 Legal, Regulatory, Policy Environment of Cyber Forensics (3) Legal, regulatory and public policy environment of computer and network forensics that constrain investigatory and monitoring activities in computer and network environments. Prerequisite: IST 110 and 6th-semester standing or higher

IST 441 Information Retrieval and Organization (3) Introductory course for seniors and graduate students covering the practices, issues, and theoretical foundations of organizing and analyzing information and information content for the purpose of providing access to textual and nontextual information resources. Introduces students to the principles of information storage and retrieval systems and databases. Prerequisite: IST 210, IST 240

IST 454 Computer and Cyber Forensics (3) Fundamental issues and concepts of computer forensics; aspects of computer and cyber crime; methods to uncover, protect, exploit, and document digital evidence; tools, techniques, and procedure to perform computer and cyber crime investigation. Prerequisite: IST 220

IST 442 Information Technology in an International Context (3) (IL) International concepts to improve strategies for the design, dissemination, and use of information technology. Prerequisite: IST 110

IST 456 Security and Risk Management (3) Contemporary Security Issues; security management processes, architecture and models; risk analysis and management; security planning, analysis and safeguards; security policies development and administration; contingency planning, incidence handling and response; and security standards and certification processes. Prerequisite: IST 220

IST 443 Information Technology Professional Services Theory and Practice (3) Explores and applies the basic concepts, methodologies, tools, and techniques of consulting and professional service organizations in information sciences and technology. Prerequisite: IST 210, IST 220;Prerequisite or concurrent: IST 302 o IST 412 r

IST 461 Database Management and Administration (3) Introduces advanced topics in database management systems that are fundamental to effective administration of enterprise information systems. Prerequisite: IST 210, IST 240

IST 444 Advanced IT Professional Services (3) Explores advanced IT professional services topics, and the unique application of consulting methods in various industry sectors. Prerequisite: IST 44 3

IST 462 Database Modeling and Applications (3) This course introduces advanced topics in database modeling and applications. Prerequisite: IST 210, IST 240

IST 445H Globalization Trends and World Issues (3) This course covers trends in globalization and their influence on U.S. policy making as well as the role of the U.S. in international issues. Prerequisite: 6 credits of honors courses

IST 489H Research Methods for The Information Sciences and Technology (3) Seminar course focused on approaches to studying information and communication technologies and writing theses and other research reports. Prerequisite: IST 110 , honors standing or permission of program

IST 446 An Introduction to Building Computer/Video Games (3) An interdisciplinary course that introduces students to process and techniques involved in developing a video or computer game. Prerequisite: IST 311 , IST 331 or approval of program

PSU 017 First-Year Seminar College of Information Sciences and Technology (1) Facilitate student’s adjustment to high expectations, demanding workload, increased academic liberties, and other aspects of the transitions to college life.

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Courses to Meet the Foreign Culture Requirement for the IST Major What are Foreign Culture courses? • These are courses used to satisfy the Foreign Culture requirement focusing on a cultural

aspect (e.g., history, literature, political systems, art, etc.) of other countries or geographic regions outside the borders of the United States.

• A course that fulfills the General Education International Cultures (IL) requirement must strive to

increase student knowledge of the variety of international societies and may deal to some extent with U.S. culture in its international connections. IL courses will be accepted as satisfying a Foreign Culture requirement. If you do an advanced search on the Schedule of Courses, you can find a listing of IL courses.

• A Foreign Culture course cannot double count with any other general education requirement. How do I choose Foreign Culture courses? • You should choose Foreign Culture courses on the basis of your interest in learning more about

a particular country or region of the world. • See your assigned adviser for more information. Courses to Support the IST Options What are Support of Option Courses? Support of Option selections (12 credits) are meant to help you acquire knowledge of an application domain (i.e., the environment in which you eventually hope to work) and to help you develop supplemental knowledge and competencies related to your option. Examples of application domains are business, manufacturing, health care, hospitality, art, telecommunications, geographic information systems, government, or other fields where information technology is used. Am I Permitted to Use IST Courses to Satisfy my Support of Option Requirement? Yes, you may take 6 credits of any 200-, 300-, or 400-level IST courses. You also may take an additional 3 credits of any 300- or 400-level course. Note: If you took 9 credits in IST courses to satisfy the Support of Option requirement, you would still need 3 additional credits in another application domain. What Else Should I Know About Support of Option Courses? • This list is not all inclusive. See your assigned adviser for more information. • You may substitute courses not found on the Support of Option list with written permission from

the assistant dean for undergraduate programs. • Courses marked with an asterisk (*) have at least one prerequisite or concurrent requirement. • For information about prerequisite and concurrent requirements or for more information about

courses on the Support of Option list, please check the online Undergraduate Degree Programs Bulletin (www.psu.edu/bulletins/bluebook).

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IST Support of Option Courses ACCOUNTING (ACCTG) ACCTG 211: Financial and Managerial Accounting for

Decision Making ACCOUNTING (ACCT) – Penn State Harrisburg ACCT 400: Intermediate Accounting I* ACCT 435: Accounting Information Systems II* AIR FORCE (AIR) AIR 151: The Foundations of the U.S. Air Force I AIR 152: The Foundations of the U.S. Air Force II AIR 251: The Evolution of USAF Air and Space Power I AIR 252: The Evolution of USAF Air and Space Power II ARCHITECTURE (ARCH) ARCH 210: Contemporary Design and Planning Theories ARMY (ARMY) ARMY 101: U.S. Army Organization and Functions ARMY 102: The Military Profession: Leadership and

Management Theory ARMY 203: Army Operations: Tactics & the Principles of War ARMY 204: Land Navigation: Topographic Maps and

Orienteering ART (ART) ART 001: Introduction to the Visual Arts ART 002: Interactive Learning and Web-Design ART 003: Visual Images on the Web ART 010: Introduction to Visual Studies ART 100: Concepts and Creation in the Visual Arts ART 201: Beginning New Media Art ART 290: Beginning Photography BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES (BE SC) –

Penn State Harrisburg BE SC 408: Group Facilitation and Leadership Skills* BE SC 410: Human Relations* BE SC 468: Industrial Psychology: Significant Issues* BIOBEHAVIORAL HEALTH (BB H) BB H 101: Introduction to Biobehavioral Health BB H 440 (H P A): Principles of Epidemiology* BIOLOGY BIOL 110: Biology: Basic Concepts and Biodiversity BUSINESS (BUS) – Penn State Harrisburg BUS 340: Business Law BUS 361: Operations Management* BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (B A) B A 100: Introduction to Business B A 243: Social, Legal, & Ethical Environment of Business B A 250: Problems of Small Businesses* B A 302: Supply Chains* BUSINESS LAW (B LAW) B LAW 243: Legal Environment of Business* B LAW 346: Agency, Employment & Business Structure*

B LAW 410: Criminal Law in the Business Community* B LAW (R EST) 425: Environmental Law, Property, &

Commerce * B LAW 445: Intellectual Property & Competition Law* B LAW (ADM J) 473: Criminal Procedure and Evidence in he

Business Community* BUSINESS LOGISTIC (B LOG) B LOG 410: Transport Economics and Policy* COMMUNICATION ARTS AND SCIENCES (CAS) CAS 201: Rhetorical Theory CAS 202: Introduction to Communication Theory CAS 250: Small Group Communication CAS 321: Rhetoric and Law CAS 352: Organizational Communication CAS 402: Speech and Human Behavior CAS 404: Conflict Resolution and Negotiation* CAS 426W: Communication Ethics * CAS 450W: Group Communication Theory and Research* CAS 452: Organizational Communication Theory and

Research* CAS (WMNST) 455 (US): Gender Roles in Communication* CAS 471 (US; IL): Intercultural Communication Theory &

Research* CAS 483: Communication & Information Technology II* COMMUNICATIONS (COMM) COMM 100: The Mass Media and Society COMM 180: Electronic Media and Telecommunications* COMM (WMNST) 205 (US): Women, Minorities, & the Media COMM 320: Introduction to Advertising* COMM 370: Public Relations* COMM 381: Telecommunications Regulation* COMM 387: Introduction to Broadcast/Cable Mgmt.* COMM 403: Law of Mass Communications COMM 405: Political Economy of Communications* COMM (STS) 408: Cultural Foundations of Communication COMM 419: World Media Systems COMM 479: Telecommunications Networks* COMM 484: Emerging Telecommunications Technologies* COMM 485: Analysis of Broadcast-Cable Policy* COMM 487: Telecommunication Administration* COMM 489W: Media and Information Industries* COMM 490: Issues in Electronic Commerce: Policy and

Implementation* COMM 491: International Telecommunications and Trade

Policy* COMM 492: Internet Law and Policy* COMPUTER SCIENCE (CMPBD) –

Penn State Erie, The Behrend College CMPBD 205: Intermediate Programming Techniques for

Business* CMPBD 210: System Hardware and Software* CMPBD 410: Data Structures and Algorithms* CMPBD 411: Systems Software Architecture* CMPBD 440: Fundamentals of Programming Languages* CMPBD 460W: Scientific Visualization Projects*

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COMPUTER SCIENCE (COMP) – Penn State Harrisburg COMP 401: Numerical Analysis* COMP 402: Computer Organization and Architecture* COMP 404: Formal Languages with Applications* COMP 406: Computer Graphics Algorithms I* COMP 408: Introductory ADA and Program Design* COMP 410: Data Structures* COMP 412: Operating Systems* COMP 416: Principles of Programming Languages* COMP 418: Compiler Construction* COMP 420: Artificial Intelligence* COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (CSE) CSE 120: Intermediate Programming* CSE 260: Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science* CSE 271: Introduction to Digital Systems* CSE 275: Digital Design Lab* CSE 331: Computer Organization and Design* CSE (MATH) 451: Numerical Computations* CSE (MATH) 467: Factorization and Primality Testing* CRIME, LAW AND JUSTICE (CLJ) CLJ (ADM J; SOC) 012: Criminology CLJ (SOC) 013: Juvenile Delinquency CLJ (ADM J) 111: Introduction to the American Criminal

Justice System EARTH AND MINERAL SCIENCES (EM SC) EM SC 301: Global Finance for the Earth, Energy, and

Materials Industries EM SC 304: Global Management for the Earth, Energy, and

Materials Industries* EM SC 401: Global Business Leadership Strategies for the

Earth, Energy, and Materials Industries* EM SC 468: Computational Thinking in Earth Systems ECONOMICS (ECON) ECON 002: Introductory Microeconomics Analysis and Policy ECON 004: Introductory Macroeconomics Analysis and Policy ECON 302: Intermediate Microeconomics Analysis* ECON 304: Intermediate Macroeconomics Analysis* ECON 315: Labor Economics* ECON 333: International Economics* ECON 342: Industrial Organization* ECON 351: Money and Banking* ECON 390: Statistical Foundations for Econometrics* ECON 402: Decision Making and Strategy in Economics* ECON 433: Advanced International Trade Theory and Policy* ECON 480: Mathematical Economics* EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY (EDPSY) EDPSY 014: Learning and Instruction EDUCATIONAL THEORY AND POLICY (EDTHP) EDTHP 115: Education in American Society ENERGY, ENVIRONMENTAL, AND MINERAL ECONOMICS (ENNEC) ENNEC 100: Introduction to Energy & Earth Sciences

Economics ENNEC 425: Simulations Methods in Earth & Social

Sciences*

ENNEC 482: Economic Analysis Of Minerals In The Environment*

ENNEC 483: Materials Policy and Markets* ENNEC 484W: Energy Economics* ENNEC 490: Applied Financial and Investment Analysis ENGINEERING (ENGR) ENGR 310: Entrepreneurial Leadership ENGR 407: Technology-Based Entrepreneurship* ENGR 411: Entrepreneurship Business Basics ENGINEERING DESIGN (EDSGN) EDSGN 100: Introduction to Engineering Design ENGLISH (ENGL) ENGL 200: Introduction to Critical Reading* ENTREPRENEURSHIP (ENTR) ENTR 430: Entrepreneurship & New Product Development FINANCE (FIN) FIN 100: Introduction to Finance* FIN 301: Corporation Finance* FINANCIAL ANALYSIS (FINAN) – Penn State Harrisburg FINAN 320: Financial Management* FORESTRY (FOR) FOR (AG) 451: Artificial Intelligence and Expert Systems for

Ag. and Natural Resource Mgmt.* FOR 455: Remote Sensing and Spatial Data Handling* GEOGRAPHY (GEOG) GEOG 030: Geographic Perspectives on Sustainability and

Human-Environment Systems GEOG 160: Mapping Our Changing World GEOG 363: Geographic Information Systems* GEOG 430: Human Use of Environment HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT (H C M) –

Penn State Harrisburg H C M 361: Health Care Systems HEALTH POLICY AND ADMINISTRATION (H P A) H P A 101: Introduction to Health Services Organization H P A 301: Health Services Policy Issues* H P A 310: Health Care and Medical Needs* H P A 332: Health Systems Management* H P A 431: Health Planning Methods* H P A 440 (BB H): Principles Of Epidemiology* H P A 447: Financing Health Care* H P A 455: Strategic Planning & Marketing for Health

Services* H P A 470: Health Care Information Management*

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HISTORY (HIST) HIST (S T S) 122: History of Science I HIST (S T S) 123: History of Science II HIST (S T S) 151(US): Technology and Society in American

History HIST 155 (US): American Business History HIST 423 (IL): Economic History of Europe Since 1750 HIST (S T S; WMNST) 457 (US:IL): The History of Women in

Science* HIST (L I R) 458Y (US): History of Work in America* HIST 459Y: Social and Cultural History of the United States

since 1783 HOTEL, RESTAURANT, AND INSTITUTIONAL

MANAGEMENT (HRIM) HRIM 201: Introduction to Management in the Hospitality

Industry* HRIM 202: Colloquium in Hospitality Management HRIM 350: Hospitality Decision Making and Information

Systems* HRIM 470: Hospitality Management Information Systems* HRIM 471: Evaluation of Hospitality Technology* HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND FAMILY STUDIES (HD FS) HD FS 287W (US): Intercultural Community Building HD FS 302B: Leadership and Technology Skills for Human

Services Professionals B* INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING (I E) I E 302: Engineering Economy* I E 327: Introduction To Work Design* I E 404: Management Science* I E 408W: Cognitive Work Design* I E 418: Human/Computer Interface Design* I E 419: Work Design - Productivity and Safety I E 450: Manufacturing Systems Engineering* I E 466: Concurrent Engineering* INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY (I E T) –

Penn State Harrisburg I E T 308: Statistical Quality Control I E T 402: Production Management* I E T 405: Quality Control and Reliability Engineering* INFORMATION SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY (IST) 6 credits of any 200-, 300-, or 400-level IST course* an additional 3 credits of any 300- or 400-level IST course* INFORMATION SYSTEMS (INFSY) –

Penn State Harrisburg INFSY 430: Programming for Business Applications* INSTRUCTIONAL SYSTEMS (INSYS) INSYS 412: Developing Effective Training Presentations* INSYS 415: Systematic Instructional Development* INSYS 441: Design, Development and Evaluation Of Internet

Resources* INSYS 447: Instructional Design for Multimedia Technologies INSURANCE (INS) INS 301: Risk and Insurance* INS 400: Estate Planning*

INTEGRATIVE ARTS (INART) INART 010: The Popular Arts in America: Mass Media Arts INART 110: The Dramatic Arts in the Mass Media INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS (I B) Any 300- or 400-level I B course LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS (L I R) L I R 401: The Law of Labor-Mgmt. Relations* L I R 414W: Labor and Industrial Relations Theory* L I R (HIST) 458Y (US): History of Work in America* LINGUISTICS (LING) LING 001 (US; IL): The Study of Language LING 401: Introduction to Linguistic Theory LING 402: Syntax I LING 404: Phonology I LING 448: Sociolinguistics LING 449: Semantics I MANAGEMENT (MANGT) –

Penn State Erie, The Behrend College MANGT 300: Behavioral Concepts for Mgmt.* MANGT 330: Organizational Processes and Structure* MANGT 340 (US): Introduction to Human Resource Mgmt.* MANAGEMENT (MGMT) MGMT 100: Survey of Mgmt. MGMT 301: Basic Mgmt. Concepts* MGMT 321: Leadership and Motivation* MGMT 341: Human Resource Mgmt.* MGMT 451W: Business, Ethics and Society* MANAGEMENT (MNGMT) – Penn State Harrisburg MNGMT 310: Organization: Structure and Process MNGMT 442: Experiences in Organization Relations* MNGMT 480: Organizational Theory* MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS (MIS) MIS 391: E-Commerce Strategies* MIS 431 Business Data Management* MIS 432: Business Information System Analysis* MIS 440: Expert Systems in Business* MIS 446: Global Information Systems* MIS 450: System Design Project* MIS 489: Seminar in Information Systems* MARKETING (MKTG) MKTG 220: Personal Selling* MKTG 221: Contemporary American Marketing* MKTG 445 (IL): Global Marketing MARKETING (MRKT) – Penn State Harrisburg MRKT 370: Marketing Principles* MARKETING (MRKTG) –

Penn State Erie, The Behrend College MRKTG 300: Principles of Marketing* MRKTG 470 (IL): Global Marketing

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MATHEMATICAL SCIENCE (MA SC) – Penn State Harrisburg

MA SC 370: Foundations of Mathematics* MATHEMATICS (MATH) MATH 111: Techniques of Calculus II* MATH 141: Calculus with Analytic Geometry II* MATH 220: Matrices* MATH 230: Calculus and Vector Analysis* MATH 231: Calculus of Several Variables* MATH 250: Ordinary Differential Equations* MATH 251: Ordinary and Partial Differential Equations* MATH 311W: Concepts of Discrete Mathematics* MATH (CSE) 451: Numerical Computations* MATH 457: Introduction to Mathematical Logic* MATH 459: Computability and Unsolvability* MATH 465: Number Theory* MATH (CSE) 467: Factorization and Primality Testing* MATH 468: Mathematical Coding Theory* MATH 469: Mathematics of Algorithms* MECHANICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY (MET) MET 433: Computer-Aided Design* METEOROLOGY (METEO) METEO 473: Application of Computers to Meteorology* NAVAL SCIENCE (NAVSC) NAVSC 101: Introduction to Naval Science NAVSC 102: Sea Power and Maritime Affairs NAVSC 204: Leadership and Management I NAVSC 322: Naval Ships Systems I-Naval Engineering PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS ENGINEERING (P N G) P N G 430: Reservoir Modeling* PHILOSOPHY (PHIL) PHIL 106: Intro. to Business Ethics PHIL (S T S) 107: Intro. to the Philosophy of Technology PHIL 212: Symbolic Logic PHIL 221: Philosophy of Science PHIL (S T S) 233: Ethics and the Design of Technology PHIL 405: Philosophy of Law* PHIL 406: Business Ethics* PHIL (S T S) 407: Technology and Human Values* PHIL 412: Philosophical Logic* PHIL 418: Ethics* PHIL 420: Philosophy of Economics* PHIL 423: Philosophy, Media, and Society* PHIL 429: Philosophy of Language* PHIL (S T S) 433: Ethics in Science and Engineering PHYSICS (PHYS) PHYS 211: General Physics: Mechanics PHYS 212: General Physics: Electricity and Magnetism* POLITICAL SCIENCE (PL SC) PL SC 001: Introduction to American National Government PL SC 014: International Relations PL SC 412: International Political Economy PL SC 418: International Relations Theory*

PL SC 419: Bureaucracy and Public Policy* PL SC (WOMST) 428 (US): Women in Politics in the U.S. PL SC 441: Transnational Corporations and Other

Organizations in International Relations* PL SC 442: American Foreign Policy* PL SC (S T S) 460: Science, Technology, and Public Policy* PL SC 471: American Constitutional Law* PL SC 472: The American Legal Process* PL SC 474: Constitutional Law: Equal Protection* PL SC 489: Approaches to Public Administration* PL SC 490: Policy Making and Evaluation* PSYCHOLOGY (PSYCH) PSYCH 100: Introductory Psychology PSYCH 404 (EDPSY): Principles of Measurement* PSYCH 420: Advanced Social Psychology* PSYCH 421: Self and Social Judgment PSYCH 422: Human Sexuality* PSYCH 423: Social Psychology of Interpersonal/Intergroup

Relationships* PSYCH 432 (US): Multicultural Psychology in America* PSYCH 441: Health Psychology* PSYCH 444: Engineering Psychology* PSYCH 451: Psychology of Action* PSYCH 475: Psychology of Fear and Stress* PSYCH 477: Mental Health Practicum with Children* PUBLIC POLICY (PUBPL) – Penn State Harrisburg PUBPL 304W: Public Policy Analysis PUBPL 305: Leadership Studies PUBPL 446: Contemporary Economic Issues SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND SOCIETY (S T S) S T S (WMNST) 005 (US): Intro. to Women in Science,

Technology and Engineering S T S 101: Modern Science, Technology and Human Values S T S (PHIL) 107: Introduction to the Philosophy of

Technology S T S (HIST) 122: History of Science I S T S (HIST) 123: History of Science II S T S (HIST) 151 (US): Technology and Society in American

History S T S 200 : Critical Issues in Science, Technology, and

Society S T S (PHIL) 233: Ethics and the Design of Technology S T S (PHIL) 407: Technology and Human Values* S T S (COMM) 408: Cultural Foundations of Communications S T S (PHIL) 433: Ethics in Science and Engineering S T S (PL SC) 460: Science, Technology and Public Policy* S T S 470: Technology Assessment and Transfer S T S 490: Peace and Conflict Studies Seminar* SECURITY AND RISK ANALYSIS (SRA) SRA 111: Introduction to Security and Risk Analysis SRA 211: Threat of Terrorism and Crime* SRA 221: Overview of Information Security* SRA 231: Decision Theory and Analysis*

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SOCIOLOGY (SOC) SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT (SCM) SOC 001: Introductory Sociology SCM 301: Business Logistics Management* SOC 003: Introductory Social Psychology SCM 320: Transport Systems* SOC 005: Social Problems SCM 404: Demand Fulfillment* SOC (ADM J; CLJ)) 012: Criminology SCM 405: Manufacturing and Services Strategies* SOC (ADM J) 013: Juvenile Delinquency SCM 416: Warehousing and Terminal Management* SOC 023: Population and Policy Issues SCM 418: Logistics Analysis* SOC 055: Work in Modern Society SCM 430: Transport Problems* SOC 287W: Intercultural Community Building SCM 432: Logistics Systems in Service Industries* SOC 403: Advanced Social Psychology* SCM 435: International Logistics* SOC 404: Social Influence and Small Groups* SCM 450: Logistics and Supply Chain Leadership* SOC 419 (US): Race and Public Policy*

WOMEN’S STUDIES (WMNST) SOC 444: Complex Organizations* WMNST (S T S) 005 (US): Introduction to Women in Science,

Technology, and Engineering STATISTICS (STAT) STAT 301: Statistical Analysis I* WMNST (COMM) 205 (US): Women, Minorities, & the Media STAT 401: Experimental Methods* WMNST (CAS) 455 (US): Gender Roles in Communication* STAT 460: Intermediate Applied Statistics* STAT 462: Applied Regression Analysis* STAT 470W: Problem Solving and Communication in Applied

Statistics*

STAT 480: Introduction to Statistical Program Packages*

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Security and Risk Analysis (SRA)

Bachelor of Science Degree Options The SRA major within the College of Information Sciences and Technology offers three options. Currently, this major can only be completed at University Park; however, SRA courses may be offered at other campus locations. Intelligence Analysis and Modeling (IAM) (Available at University Park only.) This option focuses on the knowledge and skills involved in the strategic and tactical levels of intelligence collection, analysis, and decision-making including decision analysis, economic theory, statistics, data mining, information fusion, and knowledge management. Information and Cyber Security (ICS) (Available at University Park only.) This option includes building an understanding of the theories, skills, and technologies associated with network security, cyber threat defense, information warfare, and critical infrastructure protection across multiple venues. Social Factors and Risk (SFR) (Available at University Park only.) This option includes the legal, regulatory, ethical, and other social factors associated with risk and assurance as it pertains to understanding the potential for transnational terrorism, investigations and litigation involved in business, criminal investigation, and/or other environments.

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SRA Major Requirements

To earn your bachelor of science degree from Penn State’s College of Information Sciences and Technology, you must complete at least 120 credits. For recommendations on fulfilling your requirements, refer to the semester-by-semester plans. You may wish to speak to your adviser because completion of some major requirements may satisfy general education requirements. To keep track of your academic progress, check the on-line degree audit available through eLion. If you have any questions, make an appointment with your adviser.

GENERAL EDUCATION: 45 credits Twenty-two of these credits are included in the requirements for the major (see below) For further details on general education requirements, please see your Baccalaureate Degree Bulletin, popularly know as the “Blue Book,” online at ww.psu.edu/bulletins/bluebook/

ELECTIVES: 3 credits

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SRA MAJOR: 94 credits COMMON REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL OPTIONS: 73 credits

PRESCRIBED COURSES (43 credits) CMPSC 101 GQ (3), SRA 111* (3) (Sem: 1-2) IST 110 GS (3) (Sem: 1-3) ACCTG 211 (4) (Sem: 1-4) MICRB 106 GN (3) and MICRB 107 GN (1) (Sem: 1-6) SRA 211* (3), SRA 221* (3), SRA 231* (3) (Sem: 2-4) STAT 200 GQ (4) (Sem: 3-6) IST 495 (1) (Sem: 3-8) IST 432 (3), SRA 311* (3), STAT 460 (3) (Sem: 5-6) IST 440W (3) (Sem: 7-8)

ADDITIONAL COURSES (12 credits) AG BM 101 GS (3) or ECON 002 GS (3) (Sem: 1-4) PL SC 001 GS (3), PL SC 014 GS (3), or GEOG 040 GS/IL (3) (Sem: 1-4) PSYCH 100 GS (3) or SOC 005 GS (3) (Sem: 1-6) ENGL 202C GWS (3) or ENGL 202D GWS (3) (Sem: 5-8)

SUPPORTING COURSES AND RELATED AREAS (18 credits) Attainment of third-level proficiency in a single foreign language (0-12 credits). Proficiency must be

demonstrated by either examination or course work. See the admission section of the general information in the Bulletin for the placement policy for Penn State foreign language courses. (Sem: 1-4)

Select 6 credits of international courses from RL ST 001 GH (3), HIST 010 GH (3), or HIST 011 GH (3) (Sem: 5-8) or other courses approved by adviser.

Note: All the courses marked with an asterisk (*) must be completed with a grade of C or better.

INTERNSHIP: (1 credit) You must successfully complete at least one internship (IST 495, 1 credit)) and may undertake as many as three (totaling 3 credits) during your Penn State career

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE OPTIONS: 21 credits INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS AND MODELING OPTION (IAM): (21 credits) PRESCRIBED COURSES (15 credits) CLJ 111(3) (Sem: 1-6), ECON 302 GS(3) (Sem: 3-6), ECON 402(3), PL SC 409(3); PL SC 439(3) (Sem: 5-8)

SUPPORTING COURSES AND RELATED AREAS (6 credits) Select 6 credits from College-approved list (Sem: 5-8)

INFORMATION AND CYBER SECURITY OPTION (ICS): (21 credits) PRESCRIBED COURSES (12 credits) IST 220(3) (Sem: 1-6), IST 451(3), IST 454(3), IST 456(3) (Sem: 5-8)

SUPPORTING COURSES AND RELATED AREAS (9 credits) Select 9 credits from College-approved list (Sem: 5-8)

SOCIAL FACTORS AND RISK OPTION (SFR): (21 credits) PRESCRIBED COURSES (12 credits) PSYCH 270(3) (Sem: 3-6), IST 452(3), PSYCH 416(3), PL SC 410(3) (Sem: 5-8)

SUPPORTING COURSES AND RELATED AREAS (9 credits) Select 9 credits from College-approved list (Sem: 5-8)

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The SRA Major: Year One and Year Two Your bachelor’s degree program in Penn State’s College of Information Sciences and Technology is designed as a four-year course of study with summertime professional internships in business, industry, or the public sector. Generally, all students in the SRA major will follow a similar schedule during their first four semesters as described below. Semester 1 SRA 111 (3) IST 110 (3) CAS 100B (3) (GWS) FOREIGN LANGUAGE 001* (4) FIRST-YEAR SEMINAR (1) (Total 14 credits)

Semester 2 SRA 211 (3) CMPSC 101 (3) (GQ) C++ recommended GEN. ED./Natural Sciences (3) FOREIGN LANGUAGE 002* (4) ENGL 015 (3) (GWS) (Total 16 credits)

* The amount of foreign language you completed in high school, results of advanced placement exams, and results of optional proficiency exams determine what level of language you will take. See your adviser for details.

** You may take this course during your first or second semester. Please see your adviser for details.

Summer: IST 495 Internship (1) Supervised work experience where the student is employed in an information sciences and technology position in industry, government, or academia. All students are required to take at least one internship and may take as many as three. More information is available at http://ist.psu.edu/currentstudents/studentservices. You may contact the IST internship coordinator at 814-865-4509 or internships@ist.psu.edu. Semester 3 SRA 221 (3) STAT 200 (4) FOREIGN LANGUAGE 003* (4) PL SC 001, PL SC 014*, or GEOG 040 (3) PSYCH 100** or SOC 005 (3) * Strongly recommended course for the IAM or SFR option **Strongly recommended course for the SFR option (Total 17 credits)

Semester 4 SRA 231 (3) ECON 002* or AGBM 101 (3) ACCTG 211 (4) MICRB 106 (3) and 107 (1) *Strongly recommended course for the IAM option (Total 14 credits)

Summer: IST 495 Internship (1) Supervised work experience where the student is employed in an information sciences and technology position in industry, government, or academia. All students are required to take at least one internship and may take as many as three. More information is available at http://ist.psu.edu/currentstudents/studentservices. You may contact the IST internship coordinator at 814-865-4509 or internships@ist.psu.edu.

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Intelligence and Analysis Modeling Option (IAM) Year Three and Year Four Semester 5 SRA 311 (3) IST 432 (3) STAT 460 (3) ECON 302 (3) GEN. ED./ARTS (3) (Total 15 credits)

Semester 6 ENGL 202C or 202D (3) (GWS) RL ST 001 or HIST 010 or HIST 011 (3) CLJ 111 (3) ECON 402 (3) GEN. ED./ARTS (3) (Total 15 credits)

Summer: IST 495 Internship (1) Supervised work experience where the student is employed in an information sciences and technology position in industry, government, or academia. All students are required to take at least one internship and may take as many as three. More information is available at http://ist.psu.edu/currentstudents/studentservices. You may contact the IST internship coordinator at 814-865-4509 or internships@ist.psu.edu. Semester 7 RL ST 001 (3) or HIST 010 or HIST 011 PL SC 439 (3) SUPPORT OF OPTION* (3) GEN. ED./HEALTH AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY (3) GEN. ED./NATURAL SCIENCES (2) *Choose from ADM J 462**, PL SC 442, STAT 480, GEOG 123, GEOG 128, GEOG 160, or GEOG 363 **ADM J not available at University Park (Total 14 credits)

Semester 8 IST 440W (3) PL SC 409 (3) SUPPORT OF OPTION* (3) GEN. ED./HUMANITIES (3) ELECTIVES (2) *Choose from ADM J 462**, PL SC 442, STAT 480, GEOG 123, GEOG 128, GEOG 160, or GEOG 363 **ADM J not available at University Park (Total 14 credits)

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Information and Cyber Security Option (ICS) Year Three and Year Four Semester 5 SRA 311 (3) IST 432 (3) STAT 460 (3) IST 220 (3) GEN. ED./ARTS (3) (Total 15 credits)

Semester 6 ENGL 202C or 202D (3) (GWS) RL ST 001 or HIST 010 or HIST 011 (3) IST 451 or IST 454 or IST 456 (3) SUPPORT OF OPTION* (3) GEN. ED./ARTS (3) *Choose from IST 210, ADM J 433**, MGMT 100, IST 452 or IST 442, IST 301, IST 302 or IST 402 **ADM J not available at University Park (Total 15 credits)

Summer: IST 495 Internship (1) Supervised work experience where the student is employed in an information sciences and technology position in industry, government, or academia. All students are required to take at least one internship and may take as many as three. More information is available at http://ist.psu.edu/currentstudents/studentservices. You may contact the IST internship coordinator at 814-865-4509 or internships@ist.psu.edu. Semester 7 RL ST 001 or HIST 010 or HIST 011 (3) IST 451 or IST 454 or IST 456 (3) SUPPORT OF OPTION* (3) GEN. ED./HEALTH AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY (3) GEN. ED./NATURAL SCIENCES (2) *Choose from IST 210, ADM J 433**, MGMT 100, IST 452 or IST 442, IST 301, IST 302 or IST 402 **ADM J not available at University Park (Total 14 credits)

Semester 8 IST 440W (3) IST 451 or IST 454 or IST 456 (3) SUPPORT OF OPTION* (3) GEN. ED./HUMANITIES (3) ELECTIVES (2) *Choose from IST 210, ADM J 433**, MGMT 100, IST 452 or IST 442, IST 301, IST 302 or IST 402 **ADM J not available at University Park (Total 14 credits)

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Social Factors and Risk Option (SFR) Year Three and Year Four Semester 5 SRA 311 (3) IST 432 (3) STAT 460 (3) PSYCH 270 or PSYCH 416 or PL SC 410

or IST 452 (3) GEN. ED/ARTS (3) (Total 15 credits)

Semester 6 ENGL 202C or 202D (3) (GWS) RL ST 001 or HIST 010 or HIST 011 (3) PSYCH 270 or PSYCH 416 or PL SC 410 or IST 452 (3)

SUPPORT OF OPTION* (3) GEN. ED/ARTS (3) *Choose from ADM J 310**, ADM J 311**, ADM J 200**’, ADM J 340**’, INS 301, COMM 180, COMM 490, IST 453

**ADM J not available at University Park (Total 15 credits)

Summer: IST 495 Internship (1) Supervised work experience where the student is employed in an information sciences and technology position in industry, government, or academia. All students are required to take at least one internship and may take as many as three. More information is available at http://ist.psu.edu/currentstudents/studentservices. You may contact the IST internship coordinator at 814-865-4509 or internships@ist.psu.edu. Semester 7 RL ST 001 or HIST 010 or HIST 011 (3) PSYCH 270 or PSYCH 416 or PL SC 410

or IST 452 (3) SUPPORT OF OPTION*(3) GEN. ED./HEALTH AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY (3) GEN. ED./NATURAL SCIENCES (2) *Choose from ADM J 310**, ADM J 311**, ADM J 200**’, ADM J 340**’, INS 301, COMM 180, COMM 490, IST 453

**ADM J not available at University Park (Total 14 credits)

Semester 8 IST 440W (3) PSYCH 270 or PSYCH 416 or PL SC 410

or IST 452 (3) SUPPORT OF OPTION*(3) GEN. ED./HUMANITIES (3) ELECTIVES (2) *Choose from ADM J 310*’, ADM J 311’, ADM J 200**’, ADM J 340**’, INS 301, COMM 180, COMM 490, IST 453

**ADM J not available at University Park (Total 14 credits)

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SRA Core Courses SRA 111 INTRODUCTION TO SECURITY AND RISK ANALYSIS (3)

This introductory course spans areas of security, risk, and analysis covering contexts in government agencies and business organizations.

SRA 211 THREAT OF TERRORISM AND CRIME (3) Provides overview of nature, scope, and seriousness of threats to security as a result of terrorism and crime. Prerequisite: SRA 111

SRA 221 OVERVIEW OF INFORMATION SECURITY (3) Provides an understanding of the overview of information security including security architecture, access control, and Internet secure applications. Prerequisite: SRA 111, IST 110, CMPSC 101

SRA 231 DECISION THEORY AND ANALYSIS (3) Provides an overview of decision theoretical and analytical concepts and tools in the security risk analysis field. Prerequisite: SRA 211, STAT 200

SRA 311 RISK MANAGEMENT: ASSESSMENT AND MITIGATION (3) Assessment and mitigation of security vulnerabilities for people, organizations, industry sectors, and the nation. Prerequisite: SRA 231

Other SRA Courses SRA 001S FIRST-YEAR SEMINAR IN SECURITY AND RISK ANALYSIS (1)

Provides introduction to the field of Security and Risk Analysis and assessments of key skills.

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SRA Option Courses

ADM J 200 INTRODUCTION TO SECURITY AND LOSS CONTROL (3) A general introduction to the field of private security and asset protection.

ADM J 310 FORENSIC SCIENCE I (3) Presentation of the techniques, skills, and limitations of modern crime laboratory. Prerequisite: CHEM 001 OR CHEM 002

ADM J 311 FORENSIC SCIENCE II (3) Continuation of ADM J 310 including statistical analysis of data from crime scene. Prerequisite: ADM J 310

ADM J 340 FUNDAMENTAL TECHNIQUES OF SCIENTIFIC CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION (3) Traditional and innovative technical approaches utilized by law enforcement scientists; capabilities and limitations of technical techniques highlighted

ADM J 433 COMPUTER SECURITY (3) Introduction to computer security for Administration of Justice majors, designed to create an educated user of computer security services. Prerequisite: IST 110 or both M I S 103 and M I S 204

ADM J 462 COMPARATIVE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEMS ( 3) A comparison of American and selected foreign justice systems to illustrate the variety of possible responses to crime. Prerequisite: ADM J 111 or ADM J 221

CLJ 111

INTRODUCTION TO THE AMERICAN CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM (3) Studies the formulation of laws, extent of crime, impact on victim and processing and sanctioning of offenders

ECON 302 INTERMEDIATE MICROECONOMIC ANALYSIS (3) Allocation of resources and distribution of income within various market structures, with emphasis on analytical tools. Prerequisite: ECON 002

ECON 402

DECISION MAKING AND STRATEGY IN ECONOMICS (3) Development and application of the tools for decision making under uncertainty and for game theoretic analysis of economic problems. Prerequisite: ECON 302 ; MS&IS 200 or STAT 200

IST 220 NETWORKING AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS (3) Introduction to digital network topologies; trans-mission media, signal modulation, digital packet switching and routing, systems integration, communications management, and security. Prerequisite: IST 110

IST 451 NETWORK SECURITY (3) Fundamental issues and concepts of network security, network security technologies and protocols, and emerging technologies in network security. Prerequisite: IST 220

IST 452 LEGAL AND REGULATORY ENVIRONMENT OF PRIVACY AND SECURITY (3) Exploration of legal, regulatory, public policy, and ethical issues related to security and privacy for information technology professionals in public institutions, private enterprise, and IT services. Prerequisite: IST 301 or SRA 231 , or equivalent

IST 454 COMPUTER AND CYBER FORENSICS (3) Fundamental issues and concepts of computer forensics; aspects of computer and cyber crime; methods to uncover, protect, exploit, and document digital evidence; tools, techniques, and procedure to perform computer and cyber crime investigation. Prerequisite: IST 220

IST 456 SECURITY AND RISK MANAGEMENT (3) Contemporary Security Issues; security management processes, architecture and models; risk analysis and management; security planning, analysis and safeguards; security policies development and administration; contingency planning, incidence handling and response; and security standards and certification processes. Prerequisite: IST 220

PL SC 409 QUANTITATIVE POLITICAL ANALYSIS ( 3) Data analysis and statistical applications in political research, including data processing; inferential statistics; contingency analysis; correlation and regression; multivariate analysis. Pre-requisite: 6 credits in Political Science

PL SC 439 THE POLITICS OF TERRORISM (3) Analysis of political terrorism as a violent alternative for peaceful change and traditional warfare in the nuclear age. Prerequisite: CLJ 111 , PL SC 014

PL SC 410 GAME THEORY IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS (3) Game theoretic approaches to the study of international relations. Prerequisite: PL SC 014

PSYCH 270 INTRODUCTION TO ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY (3) Overview of assessment, causes, and treatments of psychological disorders. Prerequisite: PSYCH 100

PSYCH 445 FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY (3) Relations between psychological theory and research and the law, legal processes, and social policy. Prerequisite: PSYCH 270

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International Courses for the SRA Major Choose 6 credits from the list below RL ST 001 (GH;US;IL) INTRODUCTION TO WORLD RELIGIONS (3) An historical and comparative survey of the principal beliefs and practices of the world's major religions. HIST 010 (GH;IL) WORLD HISTORY I (3) Human origins; early civilizations; major political and intellectual developments on all continents; cultural interrelationships to 1500. HIST 011 (GH;IL) WORLD HISTORY II (3) Social, economic, and political evolution of societies and cultures from 1500 to the present. Other courses must be approved by adviser. Courses to Support the SRA Options What are Support of Option Courses? Support of Option courses are meant to supplement knowledge in the areas of study in information assurance, intelligence analysis, and cyber forensics. These courses recognize the unique interdisciplinary training needed to prepare SRA majors for careers in analysis and assurance with these critical infrastructures What else should I know about Support of Option Courses?

• Each option has a different listing of courses to satisfy this requirement. • Courses may not be substituted without written permission from the assistant dean for

undergraduate programs.

• The number of credits required to complete this requirement vary (6-9) depending on the option chosen.

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Intelligence and Analysis Modeling (IAM) Support of Option Courses (6 credits) ADM J 462: Comparative Criminal Justice Systems* PL SC 442: American Foreign Policy* STAT 480: Introduction to Statistical Program Packages* GEOG 123: Geography of Developing World GEOG 160: Mapping our Changing World GEOG 124: Elements of Cultural Geography GEOG 128: Geography of International Affairs GEOG 363: Geographic Information Systems* Information and Cyber Security (ICS) Courses (9 credits) ADM J 433: Computer Security* IST 210: Organization of Data* IST 301: Information and Organizations* IST 302: IT Project Management* MGMT 100: Survey of Management IST 452: Legal and Regulatory Environment of Privacy and Security* IST 402: Emerging Issues and Technologies* IST 442: Information Technology in an International Context* Social Factors and Risk Option (SFR) Courses (9 credits) ADM J 200: Introduction to Security and Loss Control ADM J: 310: Forensic Science I* ADM J 311: Forensic Science II* ADM J 340: Fundamental Techniques of Scientific Criminal Investigations INS 301: Risk and Insurance* COMM 180: Survey of Electronic Media and Telecommunications COMM 490: Issue in Electronic Commerce: Policy and Implementation* IST 453: Legal, Regulatory, Policy Environment of Cyber Forensics* *Prerequisite course work required

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Your Career Roadmap Internships for Year One, Year Two, and Year Three IST Career Solutions Web Site: http://ist.psu.edu/currentstudents/studentservices/ Internships are a required part of the IST program and set a student’s professional development in motion. IST’s requirement of taking a one-credit internship has shown to produce a great return professionally. Students will be better able to define career goals as well as create better future job opportunities. As stated in the Internship Handbook, the internship experience needs to be of enough technical rigor to enable you to more accurately evaluate career choices. One internship is required, however it is strongly encouraged that students have multiple internship experiences prior to graduation as this increases full-time job offers and maximizes career exploration opportunities. Students also can explore the idea of a co-op which is a six month or more opportunity for students to gain more experience in a corporate environment. Students interested in a co-op can work with the internship coordinator and their adviser to integrate this experience into their curriculum. It is possible to graduate within four years with a co-op. Year One Based on the academic planning of your first year’s courses, you can fulfill your internship requirement the following summer. IST students work in areas such as consulting, government, and manufacturing industries. Students can direct their internship selections by what they find of most interest in their course work. By planning to do an internship this summer, students will be at a great advantage for future internships as well as permanent job offers upon graduation.

Year Two To better understand your academic focus, think of what general education courses would compliment a specific work sector that may be found in your career path. IST majors have careers such as technology integration consultants and business analysts. Consequently, this summer’s internship should deepen your area of academic focus and help prepare you for selecting an appropriate minor.

Year Three While choosing your minor and Support of Option courses, you need to keep in mind what career path is most exciting and aligns with your skills, knowledge, and abilities. Having completed the third year of academics, you should select internship opportunities that match the career sector of your future employment.

Steps to Optimize Your Internship Selection(s): 1. Register on the ISTechTRAK system. 2. Make an appointment with IST’s internship

coordinator. 3. Update your résumé and become eligible

on ISTechTRAK. 4. (First Year) Attend IST first-year résumé

seminar. 5. Attend IST professional development

workshops. 6. Apply for internships. 7. Attend the Penn State’s fall and spring

Career Days. 8. Notify the internship coordinator of your

plans and complete appropriate forms.

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Your Career Roadmap Placement for Year Four IST Career Solutions Web Site: http://ist.psu.edu/currentstudents/studentservices/ Entry into successful professional placement opportunities is a direct result of your course-related knowledge and participation in internship experiences, consulting projects, corporate information sessions, and field trips. The IST professional placement program is designed to maximize your career planning opportunities prior to your graduation. IST students looking for full-time placement opportunities have two distinct resources to pursue. ISTechTRAK is a licensed service of MonsterTRAK© that is intended for the sole use of IST students at University Park. This service provides relevant full-time and internship positions. The second resource is Penn State Bank of America Career Services’ Nittany Lion Recruiting (on-campus recruiting system), which provides students university-wide with full-time job opportunities. Information on this service can be found on Bank of America Career Services Web site. ISTechTRAK and Nittany Lion Recruiting are two separate and highly valuable tools for the student seeking a professional position after graduation. Experience equals success. Internships, corporate interactions, and proactive job searching benefit IST students negotiating their first full-time corporate jobs. Our recent graduates impress even the most seasoned recruiters. Finding a full-time job involves completing a few steps. Our advice is to follow each of these to ensure you reap the rewards. Steps to Optimize Your Professional Placement Offer(s):

1. Register on ISTechTRAK. 2. Make appointment for an individualized career counseling and planning session to obtain

assistance with post-graduation preparation. 3. Update your résumé, noting your internship experience(s). 4. Attend IST’s professional development workshops. 5. Attend corporate information/interview sessions. 6. Register on Bank of America Career Services’ Nittany Lion Recruiting. 7. Attend the University’s fall and spring Career Days. 8. Complete the IST Senior Placement Survey (campus-specific).

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Entrance to Major, 2007-2008 Admits The preferred method for moving into the IST or SRA major is through the entrance-to-major process (ETM) during the spring of your sophomore year (2009). Students included in the spring 2009 pool are notified by e-mail to confirm their major, option, and campus preferences. IST Major For entrance to the Information Sciences and Technology major, a student must have attained at least a 2.00 cumulative grade-point average. It is strongly recommended that a student have earned a grade of C or better in each of these courses:

IST 110

IST 210

IST 220

SRA Major For entrance to the Security and Risk Analysis major, a student must have attained at least a 2.00 cumulative grade-point average. It is strongly recommended that a student have earned a grade of C or better in each of these courses:

IST 110

SRA 111

SRA 211

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