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Strayer University Transfer Credit · Computer Science 195

CIS324 – Ethics in IT at Strayer.

Earn this Strayer University equivalency through UPI Study's Ethics in Technology — 3 ACE & NCCRS Approved credits, fully online, self-paced.

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🎓3 College Credits ✓ACE & NCCRS Approved ⏱️Self-paced · 28–30 days avg.
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Ethics in Technology — transfers as CIS324 – Ethics in IT at Strayer University
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Ethics in Technology
Computer Science 195 · 3 ACE & NCCRS Approved credits
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Strayer University recognizes as
CIS324 – Ethics in IT
3 transcript credits · Strayer course: CIS324
MSCHE accredited · Transcript sent directly to Strayer University
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🎓 Credit
3 cr
Transferable to Strayer
⏱️ Speed
28–30
Days average to complete
✅ Pass rate
97%
Student completion rate
What you'll learn

A full semester of ethics in technology, at your own pace.

🎯Learning outcomes
  • ✓Interpret and leverage foundational concepts in cybersecurity, information security, and Big Data, including key definitions and their roles in protecting digital assets
  • ✓Analyze and evaluate privacy challenges, security risks, and legal frameworks related to cybercrime, data breaches, and digital rights across sectors like e-commerce and cloud computing
  • ✓Apply data mining techniques and Big Data analytics to real-world problems, ensuring ethical data handling and understanding security risks
  • ✓Analyze network security mechanisms, encryption methods, and database security principles, developing practical skills to secure sensitive information
  • ✓Master the role of human error, malware, phishing, and social engineering in cybersecurity breaches, and develop strategies for detection and prevention
  • ✓Evaluate the impact of emerging technologies such as AI, IoT, and biotechnology on privacy, security, and legal regulations, and propose mitigation strategies
📚Major topics covered
Basics of cybersecurity & CIA Triad Privacy in cyberspace & e-commerce Big Data, data mining & analytics National threats & cyber terrorism Database security & cloud computing Viruses, malware & Trojan horses Network security & firewalls / VPNs Legal issues in cyberspace Cybercrime & digital espionage Encryption methods: AES & DES AI, IoT & biotechnology ethics Business ethics & ethical decision-making Social engineering & phishing Cyberstalking & cyberbullying laws Digital ethics & media responsibility Intrusion detection & data breaches Social media ethics & FCC regulation
Grading: 25% Attendance · 25% Quizzes · 25% Assignments · 25% Final Exam
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UPI Study sends your official transcript directly to Strayer University's registrar. Strayer applies the equivalency: CIS324 – Ethics in IT.

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Tuition saved vs Strayer's per-course rate
$1,170
Credits transferred
30
Months to complete via UPI
15

Savings = semester credits × $518: Strayer's $1,555 undergraduate tuition per course (strayer.edu, 13 Oct 2026) divided by the 3 semester hours one Strayer course equals. Strayer makes the final credit award.

Frequently asked questions

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📚 About Ethics in Technology
What is Ethics in Technology?
Ethics in Technology is a college-level business course covering core concepts in management, strategy, ethics, or operations. It is Computer Science 195 — worth 3 credit hours, carrying an NCCRS recommendation from NCCRS.
What will I be able to do after this course?
You will be able to apply key business concepts to real-world situations, make more informed decisions in professional contexts, and demonstrate college-level competency in the subject area.
Is this course self-paced?
Yes. The course is fully self-paced with no deadlines or fixed class times. Most students complete it in 28–30 days, but you can move faster or slower depending on your schedule.
How many college credits is this course worth?
This course carries an NCCRS recommendation for 3 semester credit hours. UPI Study courses follow the same evaluation standard used across thousands of colleges and universities.
Are there exams? How is grading done?
Yes — the course includes quizzes, assignments, and a final exam. Your grade is equally weighted: 25% Attendance · 25% Quizzes · 25% Assignments · 25% Final Exam.
How do I check if my university accepts UPI Study credits?
Check our Find My College directory . If your university recognizes NCCRS credit recommendations, UPI Study courses qualify. You can also book a free call with our team.
How does UPI Study compare to a traditional university course?
A traditional university course in this subject typically costs $500–$1,500+ per credit hour and requires fixed schedules, campus attendance, and semester timelines. UPI Study covers the same NCCRS-recommended content at $250 total , with no deadlines and no campus requirement.
Can international students take this course?
Yes. UPI Study courses carry an NCCRS recommendation — recognized by cooperating institutions in the U.S., Canada, the UK, and other countries. Students have submitted credits across 26+ countries.
🎯 About CIS324 – Ethics in IT at Strayer
Does Strayer University accept Ethics in Technology as a direct equivalent to their CIS324 – Ethics in IT?
Yes. UPI Study's agreement with Strayer University lists UPI Study's Ethics in Technology as Strayer's CIS324 – Ethics in IT, a named course, not just elective or general-education credit. The credit posts to your Strayer transcript once UPI Study sends the official transcript.
Will this transfer with full named-course credit, or just as elective?
Named-course credit. UPI Study's agreement with Strayer University lists Ethics in Technology as CIS324 – Ethics in IT, so it meets that course requirement on your Strayer transcript, not a generic elective slot.
What if I've already taken CIS324 – Ethics in IT at Strayer or elsewhere?
If you've already received credit for CIS324 – Ethics in IT, Strayer typically applies UPI Study's Ethics in Technology as elective credit instead (at the registrar's discretion). Check with your Strayer advisor before enrolling to confirm placement.
How does this compare to taking CIS324 – Ethics in IT directly at Strayer?
The credit value is the same: 3 credits toward your Strayer degree. UPI Study's course is self-paced and online ($89/month or $250 one-time), so you can finish faster and start before you enroll at Strayer. Many students complete UPI Study courses BEFORE enrolling at Strayer to reduce overall program time.
Does Strayer University ever change which courses they accept as CIS324 – Ethics in IT?
Equivalencies are reviewed periodically. UPI Study's agreement with Strayer University currently lists Ethics in Technology → CIS324 – Ethics in IT. We update this page whenever that changes.
🔄 About transferring to Strayer
How many UPI Study courses can I stack toward my Strayer degree?
Strayer University accepts up to 70% of degree credit requirements as transfer credit — up to 126 credits for the bachelor's degree. 67 UPI Study courses are recognized by Strayer under the Strayer University–UPI Study articulation agreement, so you can stack a substantial portion of your degree before enrolling at Strayer.
Do I need to enroll at Strayer first?
No. You can take UPI Study courses with no Strayer enrollment, no application, and no admission process. Take the course, earn the credit, then submit your transcript to Strayer when you're ready.
How does the transcript reach Strayer?
Once you complete Ethics in Technology, UPI Study sends an official transcript in PDF format directly to the email address designated by Strayer University. Strayer's registrar applies the agreed equivalency (CIS324 – Ethics in IT) to your transcript. No third-party services are involved.
About this course

Understanding Ethics in Technology for your Strayer credit.

What is Ethics in Technology?

Ethics in Technology looks at how computers, data, networks, and digital systems affect people, businesses, and society. It covers both the technical side of cybersecurity and the ethical and legal questions that come with privacy, cybercrime, data use, and emerging technologies like AI and IoT.

How the course teaches you

Ethics in Technology is a self-paced online course built on video lessons, quizzes, an assignment, and a final exam. Grades are weighted 25% attendance, 25% quizzes, 25% assignments, and 25% final exam. Completing the course produces the transcript record that Strayer recognizes as CIS324 – Ethics in IT.

How it helps beyond the classroom

The course covers privacy law, data breaches, encryption, phishing, and the ethical questions raised by AI and IoT, which come up in most IT roles that handle customer or employee data. At Strayer, the credit lands as CIS324 – Ethics in IT inside programs such as the Associate in Arts and the Bachelor's degree, so the material you learn here also moves you forward in a degree you are already pursuing.

Skills you walk away with

Explain the CIA Triad and basic cybersecurity conceptsIdentify privacy, cybercrime, and digital rights issuesAnalyze data mining and Big Data ethicsEvaluate network security, firewalls, VPNs, and encryption methodsRecognize malware, phishing, and social engineering tacticsAssess database and cloud security risksApply legal and ethical reasoning to technology use

Taking this course toward Strayer

After you finish, your completed transcript is sent to Strayer University, where the registrar reviews it for transfer credit. Strayer recognizes the course as CIS324 – Ethics in IT, a named equivalency, so the credit posts under that catalog code on your Strayer record. Credit reviewed by ACE and NCCRS is accepted with a grade of C or higher, and Strayer's 2026-2027 catalog allows up to 126 quarter hours toward a bachelor's degree, so this course counts against that ceiling. Confirm how CIS324 fits your specific degree plan with a Strayer advisor before you enroll elsewhere.

Who this course is for

This course fits students who want to bring a completed course onto a Strayer transcript as CIS324 – Ethics in IT instead of taking the subject again at Strayer, including working adults finishing a degree and career changers adding an IT-focused credit. Strayer accepts up to 126 quarter hours, or 70%, toward a bachelor's degree, so it works best for students who still have enough remaining coursework to finish there. It is not a good match for anyone who needs a classroom-based course or who does not plan to use Strayer as the degree destination.

Verified transfer details

What it means to transfer to Strayer.

Strayer University signed an articulation agreement with UPI Study (effective 15 June 2025). Its 2026-2027 catalog accepts credit reviewed by ACE and NCCRS, with a grade of C or higher, up to 126 quarter hours toward a bachelor's degree.

What Strayer's policy says
✓Accepts ACE & NCCRS-reviewed credit
✓Up to 28 transfer courses toward a bachelor's
✓Transcript results posted on iCampus
✓UPI Study transcripts to universityrecords@strayer.edu
The numbers
126 qh
Max transfer into a bachelor's (70%)
$1,555
Strayer undergraduate tuition per course

Transfer credits are never guaranteed. Strayer determines, in its sole discretion, which credits qualify under the agreement and its transfer credit policies.

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Enroll for $250 (or use a UPI Study subscription), finish in 28–30 days, and transfer 3 credits to Strayer University.