What is the difference between an Information Technology degree and a software engineer?

I am going back to school right now and want to eventually get CISSP/ISSEP certified. I'm unsure in which direction to take to achieve this. I'm not really looking to become a programmer but I am willing to. I understand that Information systems security is a great field to get into now into the future. I'm just unsure what the real difference is with an IT degree or software engineer. Thanks for your help.What is the difference between an Information Technology degree and a software engineer?One can program, the other can tell others what and how to program.