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Computer Networking and 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.

Program Highlights

Small classes and hands-on learning. Server administration 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.

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.

Curriculum (2007-2008)

First Year

Credits

First Semester
COR 110 - Concepts of the Self
COR 115 - Rhetoric I
MTH 120 - College Algebra
or MTH 220 - Algebra & Trigonometry
WEB 125 - Web Development I
NET 120 - Computers & Telecom

Second Semester
COR 120 - Concepts of Community
COR 125 - Rhetoric II
CRJ 121 - Criminal Procedure
NET 130 - Introduction to Data Communications
NET 140 - Operating Systems

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Second Year Credits

First Semester
COR 210 -CORE 3
COR 220 -CORE 4
NET 230 - Telecommunications
NET 250 - Windows System Administration I
or NET 260 - Linux System Administration I
WRT 231 - Technical Writing

Second Semester
COR 230 - CORE 5
COR 240 - CORE 6
NET 215 - TCP/IP
NET 250 - Windows System Administration I
or NET 260 - Linux System Administration I

SEC 250 - Computer & Network Security

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Third Year Credits

First Semester
COR 310 - CORE 7
COR 320 - CORE 8
MTH 200 - Introduction to Statistics
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 - Introduction to Routers
NET 330 - Network Design
General Elective

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Fourth Year Credits

First Semester
COR 410 -CORE 11
SEC 350 - Securing the Enterprise Network
NET 490 - Internship
or SEC 490 Computer elective
Science with Lab

Second Semester
MMG 330 - Social Responsibility in Media
or EBC 460 - Internet Issues & Strategies
SEC 420 - The Business of Information Security
NET 450 - Senior Project / Senior Thesis
FOR 240 - Computer Forensics I
General Elective

BS Degree in Computer Networking and Information Security

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