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DRAFT MOTION

Approve Dakota State University’s articulation agreements with the Community College of

the Air Force, and the National Cryptologic School of the National Security Agency, as

presented.

ACADEMIC AFFAIRS COUNCIL

AGENDA ITEM: 5 – B (1)

DATE: January 23, 2020

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SUBJECT

Articulation Agreements – DSU

CONTROLLING STATUTE, RULE, OR POLICY

BOR Policy 2:27 – Program to Program Articulation Agreements

BACKGROUND / DISCUSSION

BOR Policy 2:27 Program to Program Articulation Agreements establishes requirements

for institutions seeking to develop program level agreements for interested transfer

students. The policy further establishes the distinction between AA, AS, and AAS degrees

which are classified as transferable, terminal, or non-transferable degrees (respectively).

However, the AAS is “transferable when a specific degree articulation agreement exists

between a given A.A.S. degree and a specific Baccalaureate degree.” Agreements

established with regionally accredited institutions must be developed in conjunction with

the faculty, following all institutional guidelines and are monitored as a function of the

institutional program review process. Once approved, the agreements apply only at

Regental institutions with equivalent programs.

IMPACT AND RECOMMENDATION

To comply with BOR Policy 2:27, Dakota State University requests approval for the

following articulation agreement:

Students who have completed certain coursework at the Community College of the

Air Force (CCAF) can apply credit toward the Bachelor of Science degree in Cyber

Leadership and Intelligence at DSU.

Students who have completed certain coursework at the National Cryptologic

School (NCS) of the National Security Agency (NSA) can apply credit toward the

Bachelor of Science degree in Cyber Operations at DSU.

http://www.sdbor.edu/policy/2-academic_Affairs/documents/2-27.pdf

Articulation Agreements – DSU

January 23, 2020

of 2

Students who have completed certain coursework at the National Cryptologic

School (NCS) of the National Security Agency (NSA) can apply credit toward the

Master of Science degree in Computer Science at DSU.

Board staff recommends approval.

ATTACHMENTS

Attachment I – DSU Articulation Agreement: CCAF

Attachment II – DSU Articulation Agreements: NCS-NSA

PROGRAM TO PROGRAM ARTICULATION AGREEMENT

Between the

Community College of the Air Force

and

DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY

Agreement with Respect to Applying for an

Bachelor of Science in

Cyber Leadership and Intelligence

I. Parties

The parties to this agreement are the Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) and

Dakota State University (DSU).

II. Purpose

The purpose of this document is to:

1. Establish a signed articulation agreement that addresses needs of students of CCAF;

2. Recognize the complementary nature of the CCAF and DSU program; and

3. Provide students who have completed certain CCAF sponsored coursework an

opportunity to earn the DSU Bachelor of Science degree in Cyber Leadership and

Intelligence.

4. DSU has been accepted as a partner to Air University Associate to Baccalaureate

Cooperative (AU-ABC) in which DSU is a provider of general education courses.

III. Academic Program

A. Requirements to be completed toward the DSU Bachelor of Science degree in Cyber

Leadership and Intelligence outlined in Appendix A.

B. Students must meet all Board of Regents policies and University requirements for

admission and graduation to receive a degree.

Additional Requirements;

1. Students who graduate with an associate degree from AU-ABC will have met

DSU’s general education requirements (except Natural Science requirements) and

move seamlessly into the major requirement courses for the BS in Cyber

Leadership and Intelligence degree.

2. DSU has also been approved as a provider of general education courses for the

AU-ABC.

3. Students must complete a minimum of 15 credits from DSU to meet institutional

credits residency requirement for the DSU Bachelor of Science degree in Cyber

Leadership and Intelligence. 4. Students admitted to DSU will be charged tuition and applicable fees based on their state

of residency for the duration of their enrollment.

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5. Students will complete the normal application process through DSU including

official transcripts from all postsecondary institutions previously attended as well

as applicable paperwork from CCAF and AU-ABC, which will be reviewed in

accordance with the parameters specified in Appendix A.

IV. Obligations

Both parties agree to confer on a yearly basis regarding changes in curricula involved in

this articulation agreement. Faculty and staff at both institutions will share information

on this agreement with interested and qualified students. Both institutions will provide

counseling and advising to students and prospective students.

V. Modification

This agreement may be modified as needed by the South Dakota Board of Regents and

the CCAF. Modifications may not diminish the entitlements enjoyed by students who

have already attended classes delivered under the terms of earlier versions of the

agreement, except in rare instances in which retroactive implementation of modifications

may be required to comply with accreditation standards or to conform to professional

licensure requirements.

VI. Effective Date of Agreement: Start date of Summer, 2020.

VII. Acceptance of Agreement:

For Dakota State University:

____________________________________ ___________________

Dr. Jim Moran Date

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

Community College of the Air Force:

__________________________________ Date: _____________________

ATTACHMENT I 4

APPENDIX A

Degree Requirement

Required

Semester Credits

CCAF

Transfer

Credits

Course Credits to

take at

Institution

Core/Area of Focus 54 18 36

CSC 105 – Intro to Computers

3

3

0

CLI 101 - Introduction to Cyber Security Leadership

3

0

3

CSC 145 - Information Security Fundamentals

3

3

0

CSC 150 – Computer Science I or CIS 123 Problem Solving and Programming

3

3

0

CLI 370 - Cyber-Ethics

3

0

3

CSC 250 – Computer Science II or CIS 275 Web Application Programming

3

3

0

CLI 420 - Cyber Leadership

3

0

3

CLI 492 Topics

3

0

3

CSC 321 - Information Security Management

3

0

3

CSC 363 – Hardware, Virtualization & Data Comm.

3

0

3

ENGL 212 - World Literature II

3

0

3

GEOG 353 Geography of Religion

3

0

3

HIST 256 - World History

3

0

3

HIST 488 - Introduction to Grand Strategy

3

0

3

POLS 350 - International Relations

3

0

3

SOC 370 People and their Cultures

3

0

3

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SPCM 410 Organizational Communication or BADM 360 - Organization and Management

3

3

0

CLI 494 - Internship

3

3

0

Digital Forensics Specialization

18

0

18

CSC 328 – Operating Environments

3

0

3

CSC 383 – Networking I

3

0

3

CSC 385 – Networking II

3

0

3

CSC 388 - Computer Forensics Fundamentals

3

0

3

CSC 418 - Advanced Computer Forensics

3

0

3

CSC 419 - Advanced Windows Forensics

3

0

3

OR

World Affairs and Human Behavior Specialization

18

0

18

CLI 310 - Hacking, Hackers, and Hacktivism

3

0

3

ECON 202 - Principles of Macroeconomics

3

0

3

ENGL 379 - Technical Communication

3

0

3

HIST 470 - History of World War II

3

0

3

POLS 440 - Comparative Government

3

0

3

SOC 402 - Social Deviance

3

0

3

General Education

30

15

15

Written Communication

6

3

3

ATTACHMENT I 6

Oral Communication

3

3

0

Social Science

6

3

3

Arts & Humanities

6

3

3

Natural Sciences

6

0

6

Mathematics

3

3

0

Electives

18

18

0

Total Credits Required for BS in

Cyber Leadership and Intelligence

120

51

69

ATTACHMENT I 7

BS CYBER OPERATIONS ARTICULATION WITH NSA UPDATED JANUARY 2020


Between the

NATIONAL CRYPTOLOGIC SCHOOL

of the

NATIONAL SECURITY AGENCY

and


Agreement with Respect to Applying to the

Bachelor of Science in Cyber Operations

_____________________________________________________________________________________

I. Parties

The parties to this agreement are the National Cryptologic School (NCS) of the National Security

Agency (NSA) and Dakota State University (DSU).

II. Purpose


1. Have a signed articulation agreement that addresses the varying needs of students and

complementary nature of the institutions’ programs;

2. Provide increased educational opportunities for students at NSA who have completed

NET03200, CYBR3420, CYBR3422;

3. Extend and clarify educational opportunities for students;

4. Provide NSA students who have completed or are currently enrolled in the Joint Cyber

Analysis Course (JCAC), CYBER3420, or CYBR3422 an opportunity to earn a Bachelor

of Science Degree in Cyber Operations.


A. Upon successful completion of the JCAC, CYBR4320, or CYBR4322 program

requirements, Dakota State University will accept 45 credits from NSA prior to

transferring to Dakota State University. Students must meet all Board of Regents policies

and DSU admission and graduation requirements to receive a degree.

B. Requirements to be completed at Dakota State University to earn a Bachelor of Science

degree with a major in Cyber Operations are outlined in Appendix A.

ATTACHMENT II 8


Additional requirements:

1. Students must take the Exit Exam prior to graduation.

2. DSU will waive the graduation requirements that 15 of the last 30 credits for the

baccalaureate degree must be earned as institutional credits.

3. DSU will waive the admissions requirement that a student is to provide their high school

transcript or GED with scores based on military admissions requirements.

4. DSU allows degree-seeking students who are currently enrolled to earn academic credit for

non-traditional learning experience when those experiences are equivalent to coursework

provided at DSU.DSU awards credit for external certifications through non-traditional

learning. Appendix A contains a non-exhaustive list. Others will be mapped on a case-by-

case basis.

5. Credits earned through nationally normed exams (AP, CLEP, DSST, etc.) are accepted. The

permanent record will show the equivalent course name and a grade of EX for the specified

number of credits.

6. DSU allows transfer of formal classwork from accredited institutions in partial or complete

fulfillment of the General Education requirements. DSU requires official transcripts from any

accredited college or university, or military service-affiliated college office paperwork, for

coursework to be transcripted.

7. DSU allows transfer of formal classwork credits from Department of Defense, NCS, as well

as other ACE-accredited courses, for equivalency of coursework provided at DSU. The

individual applying to the program should request an official NCS transcript to be mailed to

DSU, following the “Request Official Transcript for College and University” process.

8. Students admitted to DSU will be charged standard off-campus tuition rates for the deration

approved by DSU.

IV. Obligations

Both parties agree to confer with each other on a yearly basis regarding changes in curricula

involved in this articulation agreement. Faculty and staff at both institutions will share

information on this agreement with interested and qualified students. Both institutions will

provide counseling and advising to students and prospective students.

ATTACHMENT II 9


V. Modification

This agreement may be modified from time to time by the South Dakota Board of Regents and

the NCS. Modifications may not diminish the entitlements enjoyed by students who have already

attended classes delivered under the terms of earlier versions of the agreement, except in rare

instances in which retroactive implementation of modifications may be required to comply with

accreditation standards or to conform to professional licensure requirements.

VI. Effective Date of Agreement: Initial start date was Fall 2015 term at the NCS and DSU.

Updated January 2020.


For Dakota State University

_________________________________________________________Date: _______________________

Dr. Jim Moran

Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs

_________________________________________________________Date: _______________________

Dr. Richard Hanson

Dean of The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences

For National Security Agency:

_________________________________________________________Date: _______________________

Ms. Diane Janosek

Commandant, National Cryptologic School

ATTACHMENT II 10


Appendix A

JCAC : DSU (21 credits)

JCAC DSU

Computer Technology CSC 105 Introduction to Computers (3)

Intro to information System Security CSC 134 Introduction to Cyber Operations (3)

Computer Programming Scripting Dev CIS 275 Web Application Programming I (3)

Computer Programming Scripting Dev CSC 328 Operating Environments (3)

Data Communications CSC 163 HW, Virtualization, and Data Comm (3)

Routing and Switching Protocols CSC 285 Networking I (3)

Information Assurance CIS 484 Database Management Systems (3)

Note: The undergraduate cyber training of those United States Air Force (USAF) members who have not

taken JCAC, but rather a comparable USAF training solution, will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

CYBR3420/CYBR3422 DSU (24 credits)

CYBR3420/CYBR3422 DSU

Windows module CSC 321 Information Security Management (3)

Unix module CIS 375 Web Application Programming II (3) & Free Electives (3)

Networks module CSC 385 Networking II (3) & Free Electives (3)

Security module CIS 487 Database Programming (3) & Free Electives (3)

Cyber Operations Major Content Courses

DSU Course 45 Credits

CSC 150 Computer Science I 3 credits

CSC 234 Software Security 3 credits

CSC 250 Computer Science II 3 credits

CSC 300 Data Structures 3 credits

CSC 314 Assembly Language 3 credits

CSC 404 Foundation of Computation 3 credits

CSC 420 Cellular and Mobile Communications 3 credits

CSC 428 Reverse Engineering 3 credits

CSC 432 Malware Analysis 3 credits

CSC 436 Offensive Network Security 3 credits

CSC 437 Survey of Enterprise Systems 3 credits

CSC 438 Defensive Network Security 3 credits

CSC 456 Operating Systems 3 credits

MATH 201 Introduction to Discrete Mathematics 3 credits

CIS/CSC 300/400 or MATH123 and above 3 credits

These 45 credits capture the technical essence of our Cyber Operations program at DSU that achieved CAE-

CO designation, thus must be taken from DSU.

ATTACHMENT II 11


Certifications DSU

A+ CSC 163 HW, Virtualization, and Data Comm (3)

Security+ CSC 134 Introduction to Cyber Operations (3)

CISSP CSC 134 Introduction to Cyber Operations (3)

Network+ CSC 285 Networking I (3)

Cisco ICND 1 CSC 285 Networking I (3)

Cisco ICND 2/CCNA CSC 285 Networking I (3) and CSC 385 Networking II (3)

Juniper JNCIA CSC 285 Networking I (3) and CSC 385 Networking II (3)

General Education Graduation Requirement: 30 credits

The General Education requirement at DSU is 30 credits and includes courses in the six goal categories

including 1) Written Communication (6 credits); 2) Oral Communication (3 credits); 3) Social Science (6

credits); 4) Arts & Humanities (6 credits); 5) Mathematics (3 credits); and 6) Natural Science (6 credits).

Degree Program Credit Hour Totals

Major content credits required at DSU 45

General Education credits required 30

Articulated credits from NSA 45

Total credits required 120

ATTACHMENT II 12

MSCS ARTICULATION WITH NSA UPDATED JANUARY 2020


Between the

NATIONAL CRYPTOLOGIC SCHOOL

of the

NATIONAL SECURITY AGENCY

and


Agreement with Respect to Applying to the

Master of Science in

COMPUTER SCIENCE

With a Specialization in CYBER OPERATIONS

_____________________________________________________________________________________

I. Parties

The parties to this agreement are the National Cryptologic School (NCS) of the National Security

Agency (NSA) and Dakota State University (DSU).

II. Purpose


1. Establish a signed articulation agreement that addresses the individual needs of the

students of the NCS;

2. Recognize the complementary nature of the NSA and DSU’s Master of Science in

Computer Science degree with a specialization in Cyber Operations program;

3. Provide students who have completed certain NSA-sponsored coursework an opportunity

to more efficiently earn the DSU Master of Science degree in Computer Science with a

specialization in Cyber Operations.


A. Requirements to be completed toward the DSU Master of Science degree in

Computer Science with specialization in Cyber Operations are outlined in Appendix A.

B. Students must meet all Board of Regents policies and university requirements for

admission to the graduate program including any knowledge support requirements as

well as all graduation requirements including the exit exam requirements.

ATTACHMENT II 13


Additional requirements:

1. The DSU Master of Science degree in Computer Science with specialization in Cyber

Operations requires the completion of at least thirty (30) hours of course work distributed

among required core courses and specialization courses.

2. Three (3) graduate credits will be awarded for each eighty (80) contact hours of NSA-

sponsored coursework, not to exceed twelve (12) credit hours for any given course or

combination of courses. No more than ten (10) years may have passed since completion of

the training used as a basis for course equivalency. Training that is older than 10 years may

be approved by the DSU program coordinator if sufficient currency can be shown to have

been maintained in the area by the applicant.

3. Students will complete the remaining eighteen (18) credit hours toward completion of the

DSU Master of Science in Computer Science with specialization in Cyber Operations

program through on-line course delivery.

4. Students will complete the normal application process through the DSU Graduate Programs

Office with the following exceptions that no Letters of Recommendation will be required.

Receipt of the Joint Services transcript or the National Cryptologic Students will provide

official transcripts from other accredited graduate institutions as well as providing official

documentation of applicable coursework from the NCS, which will be reviewed in

accordance with the parameters specified in Appendix A.

5. Students admitted to DSU will be charged tuition and applicable fees based on their state of

residency for the duration of their enrollment.

6. DSU will maintain metrics on NCS students, to include GPA, plan of study, and overall

academic progress.

IV. Obligations

Both parties agree to confer with each other on a yearly basis regarding changes in curricula

involved in this articulation agreement. Faculty and staff at both institutions will share

information on this agreement with interested and qualified students. Both institutions will

provide counseling and advising to students and prospective students.

ATTACHMENT II 14


V. Modification

This agreement may be modified from time to time by the South Dakota Board of Regents and

the NCS. Modifications may not diminish the entitlements enjoyed by students who have already

attended classes delivered under the terms of earlier versions of the agreement, except in rare

instances in which retroactive implementation of modifications may be required to comply with

accreditation standards or to conform to professional licensure requirements.

VI. Effective Date of Agreement: Initial start date of Fall 2015 term at the NCS and DSU. Updated

January 2020


For Dakota State University

_________________________________________________________Date: _______________________

Dr. Jim Moran

Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs

_________________________________________________________Date: _______________________

Dr. Mark Hawkes

Dean for Graduate Studies & Research

_________________________________________________________Date: _______________________

Dr. Stephen Krebsbach

Program Coordinator, Masters of Computer Science

For National Security Agency:

_________________________________________________________Date: _______________________

Ms. Diane Janosek

Commandant, National Cryptologic School

ATTACHMENT II 15


Appendix A

I. The DSU Masters in Applied Computer Science with specialization in Cyber Operations program

requirements are as follows:

A. Core classes:

CSC 705 Design of Analysis and Algorithms 3 credits

CSC 710 Structure and Design of Programming Languages 3 credits

CSC 718 Operating Systems and Parallel Programming 3 credits

CSC 720 Theory of Computation 3 credits

CSC 722 Machine Learning Fundamental 3 credits

B. Cyber Operations specialization courses:

CSC 723 Machine Learning for Cyber Security 3 credits

CSC 748 Software Exploitation 3 credits

CSC 773 Mobile Communication & Advanced Network Security 3 credits

CSC 786 Cyber Problems 3 credits

INFA 723 Cryptography 3 credits

II. The following courses must be taken through DSU:

A. The five (5) core classes listed in Item IA, together totaling fifteen (15) credits;

and

B. One (1) of the Cyber Operations specialization courses listed in Item IB.

III. The remaining twelve (12) credits may be earned through the articulation agreement between

DSU and NCS as approved. DSU offers students of the NCS a flexible approach to allow them to

apply specific work-related training, as defined in this document, toward completion of the

Masters in Computer Science with specialization in Cyber Operations degree:

A. Twelve (12) graduate credit hours will be granted to enrollees who have completed the

NCS programs CYBR3420 or CYBR3422 and not previously obtained credit as part of

an undergraduate degree program.

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B. Credit for other NCS-sponsored coursework will be granted on a per-course

basis within the parameters of this articulation agreement to:

1. Enrollees who have not completed CYBR3420 or CYBER3422 programs; and

2. Enrollees who have completed CYBR3420 or CYBER3422 programs but have

already applied the credits toward an undergraduate degree.

Three (3) graduate credit hours may be granted for no less than eighty (80) hours of

aggregate NCS contact hours which map into the relevant content of one of the five (5)

required Cyber Operations Specialization courses. No more than twelve (6) credit hours

can be granted. Mapping will be done on a case-by-case bases.

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