Contact Devin Paden or Adam Goldstein, Program Directors
Computer Networking & Cybersecurity Major 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.
Champlain's study abroad program is a great opportunity to gain global perspective. Our Computer Networking & Cybersecurity faculty built the curriculum to encourage you to take a semester abroad—your faculty advisor can help you ensure your credits fulfill major requirements.
Computer Networking & Cybersecurity Curriculum 2020–2021
First Year
First Semester |
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Systems Fundamentals |
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The Joy of Computing |
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Statistics |
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FYI: Reading, Writing, & ____ |
Second Semester |
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Network Fundamentals |
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Computer & Network Security |
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FYI: Making, Doing, & ____ |
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Natural science w/ lab |
Second Year
First Semester |
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Python Programming |
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Network Protocols |
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200-level COR course |
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200-level COR course |
Second Semester |
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Web & Applications Security |
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Concentration course |
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200-level COR course |
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200-level COR course |
Talk to your Advisor and/or the Office of International Education about possible curriculum adjustments in order to create a semester abroad in your third year.
Third Year
In the third year, students must take COR 310, COR 320, and two COR 330 courses. COR 310 and COR 320 must be taken together, and the two COR 330 courses must be taken together. Either pair may be taken in either semester.
First Semester |
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Scripting & Automation |
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Network Design |
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The Global Condition |
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Human Rights & Responsibilities |
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Concentration course |
Second Semester |
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Choose a Local Contexts, Global Connections course |
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Choose a Local Contexts, Global Connections course |
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Concentration course | |
Concentration course |
Fourth Year
First Semester |
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ITS Capstone Design |
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Law of Searching, Seizing, & Using Digital Evidence |
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Technical Writing |
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Internship |
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Concentration course |
Second Semester |
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ITS Capstone Senior Project |
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Technical elective |
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General elective |
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General elective |
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General elective |