Curriculum for Computer Networking & Cybersecurity Major
With our Upside-Down Curriculum, you'll get hands-on learning in web technology, networking, and security, as well as valuable experience through internships.
Computer Networking & Cybersecurity Curriculum
Champlain College is recognized by the NSA as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance. Our unique Upside-Down Curriculum aligns with their standards, as it was developed based on industry needs and knowledge to ensure you start learning web technology, networking, and security from day one, with plenty of time for experiences and internships.
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First Year
Fall Semester
- SEC 110 Cybersecurity Fundamentals
- SYS 140 Systems Fundamentals
- MTH 180 Statistics, Introduction to
- COR 101 Navigating Higher Education
- COR 102 First Year Inquiry: Reading, Writing, &
Spring Semester- NET 150 Network Fundamentals
- SEC 250 Computer & Network Security
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WRT 231
Writing for the Workplace
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ITS 192 + 3XX-Level Internship & Program Elective
- COR 103 Navigating Your Information Landscape
- COR 104 First Year Inquiry: Making, Doing, &
- Second Year
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Third Year
Fall Semester
- NET 330 Network Design
- SYS 320 Automation and Scripting
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SCI XXX Natural Science w/Lab
- COR 301 Core Foundations: Connecting Place and Identity
- COR 302 Field Methods
Spring Semester- SEC 350 Enterprise and Network Security Controls
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XXX Program Elective 2
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XXX Program Elective 3
- COR 303 Core Foundations: Connecting Past and Present
- COR 304 Digital Methods
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Fourth Year
Fall Semester
- CCC 410ITS ITS Capstone Design
- SEC 345 Information Assurance
- 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
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XXX Program Elective 4
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XXX General Elective
Spring Semester- CCC 412 ITS Capstone Senior Project
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XXX General Elective
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XXX General Elective
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XXX General Elective
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XXX General Elective