The National Security Agency & Department of Homeland Security Recognize Colorado Technical University as a National Center o...
March 16 2015 - 9:01AM
Business Wire
Colorado Technical University (CTU), a leading provider of
higher education for career-motivated students, announced today
that the National Security Agency (NSA) and Department of Homeland
Security (DHS) have designated the university a National Center of
Academic Excellence (CAE) in Information Assurance and Cyber
Defense.
CTU is among the first group of 44 colleges and universities to
receive this new designation for its computer science and
information technology programs based on the more rigorous
selection criteria introduced in 2014. The university was first
designated as a Center of Academic Excellence in Information
Assurance in 2010.
As one of the nation’s top cyber defense agencies, the NSA has a
mission of protecting classified information while DHS is focused
on protecting the nation from domestic and international threats,
including those to critical cyber infrastructure. The National CAE
designation program is designed to prepare a growing number of
information assurance and cyber defense professionals to meet the
need to reduce vulnerabilities in the nation’s networks.
“We feel extremely honored to be recognized by two federal
agencies that are at the forefront of information assurance and
cybersecurity,” said Dr. Bruce Harmon, program director for
engineering, computer science and IT. “This designation is
especially important, because it further validates that CTU
provides rigorous, high quality and industry-relevant education to
our students that also provides value to our nation.”
Selection Criteria
In order to achieve this designation, institutions must pass a
rigorous review demonstrating their commitment to academic
excellence in information assurance and cybersecurity education.
During the application process, colleges and universities are
evaluated against nine criteria, including having faculty who are
active in the field and in research, providing student support
resources and offering a curriculum that encourages student
research in the industry.
“We work closely with industry experts, including experienced
military advisors, law enforcement leaders, and government
consultants and officials to ensure that our computer science and
information technology programs are place a strong emphasis on
enhanced cyber security,” said Dr. Connie Johnson, chief academic
officer and provost of CTU. “We feel confident that our curriculum
helps prepare graduates to emerge as leaders in the field and work
to address new cyber threats.”
Recognized Security Programs
CTU currently offers bachelor’s degrees and master’s degrees in
homeland security and a doctorate of computer science in
information assurance and homeland security. As the threats and
reports of cybercrime continue to rise1, CTU responded to the need
for more specialized professionals in this area by launching two
new cybersecurity educational programs last year, a Cybercrime and
Security concentration and a Master of Science degree program in
Cybersecurity Policy.
The CTU Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, Cybercrime and
Security concentration and Master of Science in Cybersecurity
Policy are designed to cater to students who regularly manage
cybersecurity issues and command a strong knowledge in the unique
laws, policies and strategies of this field. Both of these new
programs can help students prepare to apply a range of
non-technical, cybersecurity-related skills in their field.
Colorado Technical University is also one of the few universities
to offer a Master of Science Homeland Security degree, which is
designed to provide students with a broad understanding of the
homeland security enterprise at the strategic policy-making level.
Learn more at www.coloradotech.edu/Degree-Programs.
In addition to this NSA/DHS designation for its quality cyber
security programs, CTU’s online Bachelor’s degree programs,
Master’s in Criminal Justice, and Master’s in Information
Technology, have awarded a Cooperative for Educational Technologies
Outstanding Work Award by the Western Interstate Cooperative on
Higher Education for the university’s use of intellipath™ adaptive
learning technology with its online MBA program to enhance student
learning. CTU is also a participant in the American Council on
Education’s (ACE) Alternative Credit Project which aims to lower
postsecondary costs by helping students identify ways to receive
maximum credit for previous educational experience.
About Colorado Technical University
Founded in 1965, Colorado Technical University (CTU) provides
higher education to connect students to what matters most in
reaching their professional goals. CTU offers more than 100
undergraduate and graduate programs taught by real-world faculty
members who enrich the curriculum with their industry experience
and prepare students for today's challenges and the hard-hitting
problems of tomorrow. CTU's personalized, online learning platform
allows students to control what, where, when and how they learn.
Students can also learn and connect on campuses in Colorado Springs
and Aurora (Denver). With the help of faculty, industry
professionals and more than 70,000 alumni, CTU students can also
grow a powerful professional network to use their entire career.
Learn more at www.coloradotech.edu.
CTU is accredited by The Higher Learning
Commission, www.hlcommission.org. CTU is also a member of the
Career Education Corporation network of universities, colleges
and schools. For more information,
visit www.careered.com.
CTU cannot guarantee employment or salary. Find disclosures
on graduation rates, student financial obligations and more
at http://www.coloradotech.edu/financial-aid/student-disclosures.
1
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/information-security-analysts.htm
Colorado Technical UniversityMelissa Balsan,
(224)-293-5990mbalsan@ctuonline.edu
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