The associate in science degree program in Computer and Information Sciences: Networking and Security is designed for the career-oriented student who wishes to find employment as a networking and security specialist or transfer to a four year institution for a degree in Information Technology or Security. This program provides training in information security, networking, programming/scripting and Linux as well as strong communication and interpersonal skills. Students enrolled in this program must be prepared to use a Windows™ environment. Students will have access to this platform in all the campus labs.
A minimum of 64 credits are required for graduation.
Any student enrolled in an associate degree program who is new to NECC and has no academic history at the college, must take at least one course designated as intensive in each of NECC’s six-core academic skills-in order to graduate. In most cases, the program’s core required courses include these intensive courses. Students should select electives that meet core academic skills that are not met by the required courses. Plan to see an advisor for more complete information about this graduation requirement.
Requirements
Elective Advice:
Humanities Elective: COM111 or higher recommended
Math Elective: Choose 2 courses from the following: MAT115, MAT125, MAT145 or higher (MAT115 and MAT145 recommended)
Program Elective: Choose 2 courses at the level listed or higher: CIS210, COP110
Social Science Elective: See an advisor
Schedule Tips: CIS220, CIS240 offered FALL ONLY; CIS215, CIS245, CTN222, CTN223 offered SPRING ONLY
Courses with Prerequisites: CIS113, CIS115, CIS140, CIS153, CIS215, CIS245, CTN222, CTN223, ENG102
Course with Corequisite: CTN201
Milestone Courses: CIS115, CIS215, CTN201, CTN222, CTN223
Recommended Course Sequence/Pathway Networking and Security Option Associate Degree
Year 1 Fall
| CIS117 | Introduction to Linux | 1 | |
| CIS140 | Introduction to Computer Science | 4 | Information Literacy Intensive Science Technology Intensive |
| CTN110 | Introduction to Information Technology | 3 | Information Literacy Intensive Science Technology Intensive |
| ENG101 | English Composition I | 3 | |
| Math Elective | See Elective Advice | 4 | |
Year 1 Spring
| CIS115 | Information Security | 4 | Public Presentation Intensive Written Communication Intensive |
| CIS153 | Programming for IT | 4 | |
| CTN201 | Computer Networks I | 3 | |
| ENG102 | English Composition II | 3 | |
| Math Elective | See Elective Advice | 3-4 | |
Year 2 Fall
| CIS113 | Data Management | 4 | Global Awareness Intensive Public Presentation Intensive |
| CTN222 | Computer Networks II | 4 | |
Year 2 Spring