Prerequisites
In addition to program admissions requirements, there are several prerequisites which may be met from academic, personal, or professional experiences that will be assessed by a Background and Prerequisite Questionnaire, including:
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Course Requirements
| Term I | ||
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BMGT 302 Adult Development and Learning Assessment | 3 | |
BSIS 255 Operating Systems | 3 | |
BSIS 265 Computers and Telecommunications | 3 | |
| Term II | ||
BMGT 306 The Bible and Business Ethics | 3 | |
BSIS 355 Internet Programming | 3 | |
BSIS 365 Networking Fundamentals | 3 | |
| Term II | ||
BSIS 455 Computer and Network Security | 3 | |
BSIS 465 Database Systems | 3 | |
BSIS 475 Computer Forensics | 3 | |
| Term IV | ||
BMGT 411 A Christian Worldview and the Professions | 3 | |
BSIS 480 Software Security | 3 | |
BSIS 485 Web XML Applications | 3 | |
BSIS 495 Information Security Capstone Project | 3 | |
| Total | 39 units | |
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Transfer Work
Azusa Pacific University will accept credit for equivalent courses from schools accredited by regional agencies recognized by Council for Higher Education Administration (CHEA).
Correspondence Course Credit
A maximum of nine semester units of correspondence credit may be applied toward an Azusa Pacific University degree. Students must receive prior approval from the APS Office of the Registrar.
Graduate Courses Taken by Undergraduate Students
An undergraduate student may enroll in a graduate course only if:
- The student is a senior with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- The department chair of the student's major approves.
- The request is submitted with the form provided by the Office of the Undergraduate Registrar.
A qualified undergraduate student is not limited in the number of graduate courses they may take.
Graduate courses taken by an undergraduate student may not apply toward an APU graduate degree unless the grade received in the graduate course is 3.0 or higher. No more than eight graduate units earned as an undergraduate student may be counted toward an APU graduate degree. Some departments may allow fewer units to be counted. A student who will be applying to an APU graduate program should obtain information from the appropriate department before taking graduate courses.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get started?
Online programs may include requirements, procedures, and policies unique to the university's more traditional programs. For more information on how to get started in an APU online program, contact us at (877) 816-6546 or at online@apu.edu.
How many units are in this program?
The program requires 39 semester units. A minimum total of 126 units are required for graduation with the bachelor's degree.
Are scholarships available?
Several types of financial aid are available. The resources range from federal loans and state grants, to fellowships and scholarships. For details about financial aid programs, please contact the APS Office of Student Financial Services at (626) 815-5301.
How often do I need to be online for the online program?
You must be online sufficiently throughout each week to participate in threaded discussions and to complete all assignments by their designated deadlines. However, there is no prescribed amount of time or designated time that you will be required to be online because assignments and their deadlines will vary throughout each course.
Will I have to complete any part of my Online B.S. in Information Security program at an APU campus location?
No. You can complete your degree entirely online. No campus visits or meetings are required.
How soon can I finish this program?
This program can be completed in 16 months.