Western Governors University Now Offers an Online Master of Science in Information Security and Assurance Degree

Like all WGU programs, progress in your online IT master's degree is measured by passing challenging assessments. In this degree, some of the assessments are actual industry certification exams provided at no additional cost. Two industry-recognized IT certifications included in this online degree program are the CompTIA Network+ and the PW0-200 Wireless LAN Security Exam, which constitutes half of the requirements for the Certified Wireless Security Professional Certification. (http://www.wgu.edu/online_it_degrees/information_security_assurance_degree.asp )

This program is aligned with security standards put in place by the National Security Agency and encompasses the 10 security domains that are the foundation of the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP). This program incorporates many of the competencies required for the CISSP and can assist you in preparation for this certification.

WGU's personalized competency-based education approach makes it possible for students to accelerate their programs. The actual time to completion will depend on the incoming student's prior college, professional experience, and time commitment to study. Most students who already possess several years of professional or IT management experience can complete the program in about 2 years, or less.

WGU is a non-profit university with affordable tuition. Tuition for this degree is just $2,890 per 6-month term, or just $5,780 per year. This is less than half what other reputable online universities typically charge.

For more information go to www.wgu.edu/security or call 1-866-225-5948 (866-CALL-WGU)

About Western Governors University (WGU)

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WGU is the only accredited online university in the U.S. offering competency-based degree programs. The private non-profit university has been a leader in online education for more than 10 years. WGU is the recipient of the USDLA 21st Century Award for Best Practices in Distance Learning for 2008, awarded in recognition of WGU's success in expanding access to higher education. WGU has been honored as one of the 2008 Top 20 Military Friendly Colleges and Universities by Military Advanced Education magazine.WGU sponsors the Online Student Survival Guide (http://onlinestudentsurvival.com/ ), a blog that addresses many of the questions and daily concerns online students from any online college or university face.

Now serving more than 11,000 students, WGU was founded by 19 U.S. governors, and is supported by more than 20 leading corporations and foundations. They include institutions such as AT&T, BearingPoint, Dell, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Hewlett-Packard, HCA, Microsoft, Oracle, Qwest, SunGard Higher Education, Sun Microsystems, and Zions Bank. WGU offers bachelor's and master's degrees in business, information technology, teacher education, and health professions, with students in all 50 states. More information is available at www.wgu.edu.

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