Computer Networking & Information Security
The job market is wide open for professionals who have a broad background and the ability to solve problems using a variety of technology tools. Champlain's Computer Networking and Information Security program will provide you with the technical knowledge and professional skills that match the needs of employers.
At Champlain, you'll learn to design and create efficient information technology networks, configure and maintain servers, and provide the technical management and support to keep them running and safeguard the systems and the data they control. You will become well-grounded in data communications, network protocols, server administration, and network management, and networks before you focus on the in-depth study of information security and enterprise networks. This progression will make you far more aware of what you're securing and of issues arising in large, complex networks.
It is increasingly important that networking professionals be knowledgeable in information security. Conversely, as networks become the conduit of information, security will be more closely integrated with networking. The hands-on experience in computer networking and information security you'll get at Champlain, coupled with further coursework that will provide you with technical management and communications principles, will position you to take advantage of the best opportunities in the field.
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Program Highlights
Small classes and hands-on learning. Courses and labs include installation of server software, configuration of servers and networks, adding users and groups, assigning rights and privileges, configuring e-mail, DHCP and DNS. In addition, students learn to design and implement larger networks involving WAN technology.
Learn how people break into networks and servers and gain hands-on experience in how to prevent this.
Learn networking and security measures from professionals who manage and secure computer network environments for a living.
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Curriculum
First Year
First Semester:
- COR 110 - Concepts of the Self
- COR 115 - Rhetoric I
- MTH 1XX - Introduction to Statistics
- WEB 125 - Web Development I
- CIT 130 - Introduction to Networking and Security
Second Semester:
- COR 120 - Concepts of Community
- COR 125 - Rhetoric II
- CRJ 121 - Criminal Procedure
- CIT 135 - Introduction to Computer Theory
- NET 140 - Operating Systems
Second Year
First Semester:
- COR 210 -Scientific Revolutions
- COR 220 - Aesthetic Expressions
- NET 230 - Telecommunications
- NET 250 - Windows System Administration I
or NET 260 - Linux System Administration I - FOR 240 - Computer Forensics I
Second Semester:
- COR 230 - The Secular and the Sacred
- COR 240 - Capitalism and Democracy
- NET 215 - TCP/IP
- NET 250 - Windows Systems Administration I
or NET 260 - Linux Systems Administration I - SEC 250 - Computer and Network Security
Third Year
First Semester:
- COR 310 - CORE 7
- COR 320 - CORE 8
- WRT 231 - Technical Writing
- NET 360 - Linux Administration II
or NET 350 - Windows Server Administration II - SEC 335 - Software and Website Security
Second Semester:
- COR 330 - CORE 9
- COR 340 - CORE 10
- NET 335 - Routers
- NET 330 - Network Design
- General Elective
Fourth Year
First Semester:
- COR 410 - CORE 11
- SEC 350 - Securing the Enterprise Network
- NET 490 - Internship
- Computer Elective
- Science with Lab
Second Semester:
- MMG 330 - Social Responsibility in Media
or EBC 460 - Internet Issues and Strategies - SEC 420 - The Business of Information Security
- NET 450 - Senior Project / Senior Thesis
- Technical Elective
- General Elective
BS Degree in Computer Networking and Information Security
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Career Opportunities
Students graduating from the Computer Networking and Information Security have a background that prepares them to start working as network server admininistrators, help desk personnel, network administrators, or security professionals. Graduates have found jobs in locally as well as Boston and points south. Networking and Security positions are not likely to be outsourced overseas. The growth of network security jobs has just begun as companies realize they must devote more reseources to this area.
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Student Resources
Computer Networking and Security majors at Champlain will spend a large part of classtime in computer labs outfitted with networking and security equipment. A recent equipment donation from Cisco includes state-of-the-art security devices, VOIP equipment, swithces, and routers.
The lab envrionments are moving towards virtualized configurations, following the industry trend. This gives students exposure to this new approach to networking , as well as providing flexability for courses.
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