Start Date
End Date
Years
2223

Information Assurance/Cyber Defense Minor

IS minors must earn a minimum grade of “C-” in each CS/CIS/IS course applying to their IS minor.

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Business, College of department page.

For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/information-security…

Total Credits Required 16
CIS 100 Computer Concepts in Modern Society 4
CIS 226 Introduction to Networks and Security 4
IS 236 Cybersecurity Foundations 4
Elective 4
Choose four credits from the following:
     CIS 336 Network Operating Systems (4 cr.)  
     MGT 336 Cyber Law (4 cr.)
     CJ 480 Cybercrime (4 cr.)  
     MKT 470 E-Commerce and Digital Marketing (4 cr.)  
     Any IS, CIS, or CS 300-400 level course
     not counted toward another major or minor
 

Information Assurance/Cyber Defense Major

Students must obtain a 2.00 GPA in their (combined) business core and major courses as well as a 2.00 cumulative Northern Michigan University GPA.

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Business, College of department page.

For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/information-security…

Total Credits Required 120
General Education
30-40
Total Credits in the Program 72-81
 
Cyber Security 52
Foundational Cyber Security Core 28
CIS 100 Computer Concepts in Modern Society 4
IS 116 Cybersecurity Fundamentals 4
CIS 226 Introduction to Networks and Security 4
CS 202 Python 4
IS 236 Cybersecurity Foundations 4
CIS 250 Systems Analysis and Design 4
Elective 4
     CS 101 Website Construction (4 cr.) [INT]  
     CS 120 Computer Science I (4 cr.)  
     CIS 155 Software Development I (4 cr.)  
     CIS 222 Quantitative Business Analysis (4 cr.)  
   
Advanced Cybersecurity Core 24
CIS 464 Database Management System 4
MGT 336 Cyber Law 4
CS 302 Unix System Administration 4
CIS 336 Network Operating Systems 4
IS 436 Network Security Tools and Techniques 4
Elective 4
     CJ 480 Cybercrime (4 cr.)  
     MKT 470 E-Commerce and Digital Marketing (4 cr.)  
     Any IS, CIS, or CS 300-400 level course not counted toward any other major or minor  
 
Other Required Course 4
DATA 109 Introduction to Statistics [QUAR] 4
   
Select One of the Following Tracks 16-25
   
     Business Track* 20
     ACT 230 Fundamentals of Financial Accounting 4
     MGT 221 Legal Environment of Business 4
     MKT 230 Introduction to Marketing 4
     MGT 240 Organizational Behavior and Management 4
     MGT 344 Managerial Communication 4
   
     Computer Science Track** 16
     CS 120 Computer Science I  [QUANT] 4
     CS 122 Computer Science II   4
     CS 201 Programming in C++ 4
     Elective 4
          CS 228 Network Programming (4 cr.)  
          CS 344 iOS/iPhone Programming (4 cr.)  
          CS 345 Android Programming (4 cr.)  
          CS 365 Client-side Web Programming (4 cr.)  
          CS 465 Server-side Web Programming (4 cr.)  
   
     Military Science Track*** 25
     Basic Course 5
     MS 139 Leadership and Confidence Building 1
     MS 159 Leadership, Confidence Building and Winter Training 1
     MS 239 Leadership at the Unit Level 1
     MS 259 Troop Leader Training 1
     MS 269 Army Physical Fitness Training 1
     Advanced Course 16
     MS 339 Advanced Leadership Training 4
     MS 359 Applied Leadership Training 4
     MS 439 Leadership 4
     MS 459 Team Development       
     Supplemental Core Course 4
     MS 290 American Military History 4

This program does not require admittance into the College of Business.

This major does not require a minor.

*Courses cannot be double counted toward another major or minor.

**Courses cannot double count as electives in the core, other majors, or minors.

***MS 339 and MS 359 are only available to contracted cadets and are required courses for the Military Science track.

 

Native American Education Certification

The Native American Education Certification program provides pre-service and in-service educators with an opportunity to increase their knowledge in the area of Native American education. These courses are offered by the NMU Center for Native American Studies (CNAS) at the undergraduate or graduate level.

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Native American Studies department page.

Total Credits Required 16

A degree is not earned. Students earn a departmental certification which is noted on their transcript. Students also receive a letter of completion from the Center for Native American Studies upon completion of program requirements. Students must maintain a grade point average of 3.0 or higher in required courses, and must submit a digital portfolio of work associated with each course prior to receiving the note on their transcript and the letter of completion.  

Human Behavior Cluster Minor

Social Work majors must earn a 2.5 GPA or higher in the Human Behavior Cluster minor.

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Social Work department page.

For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/community-and-social-service/social-workers.htm

Total Credits Required 28

Actuarial Sciences Minor

For non-mathematics majors.

All non-teaching majors and minors offered by the department require a 2.00 or higher overall grade point average in required courses and a grade of “C” or better in each required course.

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Mathematics and Computer Sciences department page.

For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/math/actuaries.htm

Total Credits Required 21

Wildland Firefighting Certificate (currently not accepting students)

This certificate program will prepare students for entry-level firefighter positions within protected area management agencies, particularly at the state and federal level. Advanced placement credit (up to 4 credits) will be granted for holders of National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) certifications in applicable courses.

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Health and Human Performance, School of department page.

For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/protective-service/firefighters.htm

Total Credits Required 30

Pre-Law Minor

Students with a pre-law minor must maintain a grade of a “C” or above in courses required for the minor.

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Political Science and Public Administration department page.

For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/legal/lawyers.htm

Total Credits Required 16
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