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2026-27 Catalog 
    
2026-27 Catalog
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CIS 490 - CIS Internship in Cyber Design & Implementation

10 Credits
In this course, students create business scenarios, cyber situations, design and build the network architecture and perform threat analysis for academic projects or competitions. This course can be taken in lieu of or in combination with CIS 480 for a minimum of 5 credits and maximum of 10 credits.

Instructor Permission Required Yes
Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program BAS - CIS
Course Note This course provides a practical alternative to industry internship.
FeesAcademic Technology Fee Student Internship Insurance Fee

Quarters Typically Offered
Summer Day
Fall Day
Winter Day
Spring Day

Designed to Serve For students admitted to the BAS Cybersecurity program.
Active Date 20250520T14:09:57

Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Variable Credit Yes Range 1-10
OEE Yes
Class Limit 24
Contact Hours: Field Studies 300
Total Contact Hours 300
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline
  • Common business scenarios and network architecture
  • Research of business needs and current threats
  • Service Level Agreements
  • Common Business practices
  • Leadership
  • Meeting Deliverables


Student Learning Outcomes
Design and implement a network, with security measures, vulnerabilities, etc. for chosen scenario.

Select and apply the parts of appropriate workforce development frameworks.

Design a service level agreement for a website, email service, cloud service, etc.

Communicate effectively with individuals and in a team environment.

Perform assigned tasks in a friendly and courteous manner and accept feedback.

Demonstrate successful work habits and attitudes reflecting best practices in the workplace.

Analyze problems and choose appropriate solutions, seeking clarification when necessary.



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