Cover/Signature Page - Abbreviated Template/Abbreviated Template with Curriculum
Institution Submitting Request: Utah Valley University
Proposed Title: Certificate of Proficiency: Information Technology
Currently Approved Title: N/A
School or Division or Location: College of Technology and Computing; School of Computing
Department(s) or Area(s) Location: Information Systems and Technology
Recommended Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Code 1 (for new programs): 11.0901
Current Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Code (for existing programs): 00.0000
Proposed Beginning Date (for new programs): 08/26/2013
Institutional Board of Trustees’ Approval Date: 03/28/2013
Proposal Type (check all that apply):
Regents’ General Consent Calendar Items
R401-5 OCHE Review and Recommendation; Approval on General Consent
Calendar
SECTION NO.
5.1.1 Minor*
ITEM
5.1.2
5.2.1
5.2.3
5.4.1
Emphasis*
Certificate of Proficiency*
Graduate Certificate*
New Administrative Unit
Administrative Unit Transfer
Administrative Unit Restructure
Administrative Unit Consolidation
5.4.2
5.5.1
5.5.2
New Center
New Institute
New Bureau
Out-of-Service Area Delivery of Programs
Program Transfer
Program Restructure
Program Consolidation
5.5.3
5.5.4
Name Change of Existing Programs
Program Discontinuation
Program Suspension
5.5.5
Reinstatement of Previously Suspended Program
Reinstatement of Previously Suspended Administrative Unit
*Requires “Section V: Program Curriculum” of Abbreviated Template
Chief Academic Officer (or Designee) Signature:
I certify that all required institutional approvals have been obtained prior to submitting this request to the
Office of the Commissioner.
1 CIP codes must be recommended by the submitting institution. For CIP code classifications, please see http://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/cipcode/Default.aspx?y=55 .

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Signature
Printed Name: Ian Wilson
Date: 04/01/2013

Program Request - Abbreviated Template
Utah Valley University
Certificate of Proficiency: Information Technology
01/16/2013
Section I: Request
The Department of Information Systems and Technology requests the approval to offer a new Certificate of
Proficiency in Information Technology program. This program would augment three existing programs (Certificate in
Network Administration, AAS in Information Systems and Technology, and BS in Information Technology) to comply with the requirements of the $3 million Cyber Security grant UVU received on October 1, 2012. This new certificate of proficiency would use existing courses and provide a fast track program for displaced workers to be retrained in a high-demand area and to find entry-level employment in this growing field.
Section II: Need
This new Certificate of Proficiency program is needed to fulfill the contractual obligations of the $3 million Cyber
Security grant that UVU received on October 1, 2012. Displaced workers are the target audience for the grant. The purpose of the grant is to provide educational programs in Cyber Security, a new, high-demand area. Before students can complete cyber security courses, however, they must have foundational knowledge and applied skills in the
Information Technology field. The Certificate of Proficiency in Information Technology will require only 18 credits.
Upon completion, graduates will possess skills for entry-level IT positions, such as IT Network Assistant, IT Sales
Rep, and Fiber Optic Field Technician.
The Cyber Security Career Pathways grant builds on UVU’s existing programs in the Information Systems and
Technology Department. If potential students already possess the skills required by the Certificate of Proficiency, they can enter into Track 2 that leads to the existing Certificate in Network Administration. Track 3 leads to the existing AAS in Information Systems and Technology, and Track 4 leads to the existing B.S. in Information
Technology. Track 5 leads to a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Cyber Security, which is under development and will be proposed separately. UVU will be the only institution in Utah to offer five career pathway tracks that provide a certificate of proficiency for entry-level positions through a post-baccalaureate certificate in Cyber Security.
Section III: Institutional Impact
Post-secondary enrollments have declined in the state as well as the nation in 2012 and 2013. However, enrollments in Information Systems and Technology courses and programs at UVU have increased. By working with Workforce
Services, UVU will benefit with increased enrollment in IT courses and programs. Although enrollments are predicted to decrease for Fall 2013, Workforce Services should be able to help recruit displaced workers to help offset declining enrollments in the institution. Enrollments are expected to continue to increase for Information Systems and
Information Technology courses due to the availability of jobs in these disciplines.
No organizational changes are required. The Cyber Security grant provides funding to hire two faculty members, an academic advisor, and other staff members for the duration of the grant. These additional lines will be housed in the
Information Systems and Technology Department. Toward the end of the grant, the Information Systems and
Technology Department will propose hard-funding through the PBA process to support the Certificate of Proficiency.
If hard funding is not obtained, the additional section of these existing courses will be taught by adjunct instructors.

Section IV: Finances
No new UVU hard funding is anticipated for the duration of the grant, 2012-2015. The grant will cover the new positions, professional development and training costs, equipment, and some remodeling. A PBA request will be presented in 2015 to obtain hard funded positions for 2016 when the grant expires.
Course Prefix and Number
Required Courses
Section V: Program Curriculum
The Certificate of Proficiency uses existing courses. No new courses are being developed to support this Certificate.
Additional sections may need to be scheduled to accommodate demand.
Title Credit Hours
DGM 1010
Elective Courses - Complete 16 credits from the following:
INFO 1120
INFO 1200
Info Systems Technology Fundamentals (3.0)
Computer Programming I for IS/IT (3.0)
IT 1510
IT 1600
DGM 2010
IT 2400
INFO 2410
IT 2530
IT 2600
Basic Computer Applications
Sub-Total
Intro to System Admin—Linux/UNIX (3.0)
Computer Architect & System Software (3.0)
Business Computer Proficiency (3.0)
Voice & Data Cabling Fundamentals (3.0)
Database Fundamentals (3.0)
Intro to Sys Admin—Windows Client (3.0)
Data Communication Fundamentals (3.0)
2.0
2.0
16.0
IT 2700
IT 2800
IT 290R
Information Security Fundamentals (3.0)
Computer Forensics Fundamentals (3.0)
Current Topics Information Technology (1.0)
Sub-Total
Total Number of Credits
Program Schedule
This is a sample schedule considering students have flexibility in selecting courses based on their interests.
Fall of First Year
(Course Prefix and
Number)
Course Title Credit
Hours
16.0
18.0
DGM 1010 Basic Computer Applications 2.0
IT 1510 3.0
IT 1600
IT 290R
Intro to System Admin—Linux/UNIX
Computer Architect & System Software
Current Topics in Information Technology
3.0
1.0
Spring of First Year
(Course Prefix and
IT 2400
Number)
Course Title
Voice & Data Cabling Fundamentals
Semester total: 9.0
Credit
Hours
3.0

IT 2530
IT 2600
Intro to Sys Admin—Windows Client
Data Communication Fundamentals
3.0
3.0
Semester total: 9.0