Division of Continuing Professional Studies
Computer Networking & Information Security Curriculum
Currently, the Division of Continuing Professional Studies offers a Bachelor’s degree program in Computer Networking and Information Security.
To accommodate busy schedules, adult learners have a choice of daytime and evening classes. Evening classes typically meet once weekly, consolidating classes to fewer sessions for greater convenience.
To earn your Bachelor’s degree, you must complete 120 credit hours that includes the following curriculum:
Professional Courses
| Course # | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SEC 250 | Computers & Network Security | 3 |
| NET 120 | Computers & Telecommunications | 3 |
| Computing Internship | 3 | |
| OR | ||
| Computing Elective | 3 | |
| FOR 240 | Computer Forensics I | 3 |
| CRJ 121 | Criminal Procedures | 3 |
| NET 260 | Linux Administration I | 3 |
| NET 130 | Introduction to Data Communications | 3 |
| NET 335 | Introduction to Routers | 3 |
| NET 330 | Network Design | 3 |
| NET 140 | Operating Systems | 3 |
| NET 450 | Project/Senior Thesis | 3 |
| SEC 350 | Securing the Enterprise Network | 3 |
| MMG 330 | Social Responsibility in Media | 3 |
| OR | ||
| EBC 460 | Internet Issues & Strategies | 3 |
| SEC 335 | Software & Web Security | 3 |
| NET 215 | TCP/IP | 3 |
| NET 230 | Telecommunications | 3 |
| SEC 420 | The Business of Info Security | 3 |
| WEB 125 | Web Development I | 3 |
| NET 250 | Windows Server Administration I | 3 |
| NET 350 | Windows Server Administration II | 3 |
| OR | ||
| NET 360 | Linux Server Administration II | 3 |
General Education
| Course # | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SOC 100 | American National Government | 3 |
| MTH 120 | College Algebra | 3 |
| OR | ||
| MTH 220 | Algebra & Trigonometry | 3 |
| ENG 111 | Critical Reading & Expository Reading (CREW) I | 3 |
| ENG 112 | Critical Reading & Expository Reading (CREW) II | 3 |
| PHI 320 | Ethics | 3 |
| ACC 130 | Financial Accounting | 3 |
| OR | ||
| MGT 230 | Financial Systems for Management | 3 |
| COM 270 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| COM 130 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| PSY 100 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| MTH 200 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
| ECN 210 | Macroeconomics | 3 |
| WRT 231 | Technical Writing | 3 |
| ENG 410 | Writing in the Workplace | 3 |
| Natural Science w/Lab Electives | 4 | |
| CAP | Computer Applications Elective | 2 |
| Fine Arts Elective | 3 | |
| Literature Elective | 3 | |
| History Elective | 3 | |
| General Electives | 6 | |