Computer Networking & Cybersecurity Curriculum

Champlain College has been designated as a Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance by the National Security Agency (NSA). The course content and curriculum meet the criteria established by the NSA and the Department of Homeland Security.

Our Upside-Down Curriculum allows you to begin taking web technology, web applications, databases, networking, and security classes beginning in your first semester; this early learning gives you more time to build your experience and take on meaningful internships.

Computer Networking & Cybersecurity Curriculum 2022–2023

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

COR 301 Core Foundations: Connecting Place and Identity
COR 302 Field Methods
SYS 320 Automation & Scripting*
NET 330 Network Design*
SCI XXX Lab Science

COR 303 Core Foundations: Connecting Past and Present
COR 304 Digital Methods
SEC 350 Enterprise & Network Security Controls
Program elective II
Program elective III

Year 4

CCC 410ITS ITS Capstone Design*
CRJ 225 The Law of Searching, Seizing, and Using Digital Evidence or CSI 320 Global IT & Ethics
NET 480 Advanced Topics In Networking or SEC 480 Advanced Topics in Cyber Security or SYS 480 Advanced Topics in Systems Administration and IT Infrastructure
Program elective IV
General elective

CCC 412 ITS Capstone Senior Project
General elective
General elective
General elective
General elective

*Students are required to earn a minimum 2.0 GPA in these program courses.

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Computer Networking & Cybersecurity Curriculum