Computer and Information Sciences: Networking and Security Option, Associate in Science

Courses and Requirements

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. A minimum of 64 credits hours are required for graduation.

Starting in the Fall of 2014, 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. Plan to see an advisor for more complete information about this graduation requirement.

Requirements

Course NumberTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s) Intensive Designation(s)
CIS113Data Management

4

Global Awareness Intensive

Public Presentation Intensive

CIS115Information Security

4

Public Presentation Intensive

Written Communication Intensive

CIS117Introduction to Linux

1

CIS140Introduction to Computer Science

4

Information Literacy Intensive

Science Technology Intensive

CIS153Programming for IT

4

CIS215Advanced Computer Security

4

CIS245Linux Administration

4

CTN110Introduction to Information Technology

3

Information Literacy Intensive

Science Technology Intensive

CTN201Computer Networks I

3

CTN222Computer Networks II

4

CTN223Computer Networks III

4

ENG101English Composition I

3

ENG102English Composition II

3

Courses with Prerequisites: CIS113, CIS115, CIS140, CIS153, CIS215, CIS245, CTN222, CTN223, ENG102

Course with Corequisite: CTN201

Milestone Courses: CIS115, CIS215, CTN201, CTN222, CTN223

Schedule Tips: CIS220, CIS240 offered FALL ONLY; CIS215, CIS245, CTN222, CTN223 offered SPRING ONLY

Electives

Program Electives Choose 2 courses at level listed or higher: CIS200, COP101  6-8
Humanities COM 111 or higher recommended  3
Social Science Elective
 3
Math Electives MAT125 or higher; MAT130 and MAT140 recommended  7-8
Course NumberTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s) Intensive Designation(s)

Program Notes

Students who take courses based on Microsoft Office (CIS110, CIS112 and CIS113) must be prepared to use a Windows environment. Students will have access to this platform in all the campus labs.

Recommended Course Sequence Networking and Security Option Associate Degree

Course NumberTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s) Intensive Designation(s)

Year 1

Course NumberTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s) Intensive Designation(s)
Fall
Course NumberTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s) Intensive Designation(s)
CIS117Introduction to Linux

1

CIS140Introduction to Computer Science

4

Information Literacy Intensive

Science Technology Intensive

CTN110Introduction to Information Technology

3

Information Literacy Intensive

Science Technology Intensive

ENG101English Composition I

3

MATMath Elective

3-4

Spring
Course NumberTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s) Intensive Designation(s)
CIS115Information Security

4

Public Presentation Intensive

Written Communication Intensive

CIS153Programming for IT

4

CTN201Computer Networks I

3

ENG102English Composition II

3

MATMath Elective

3-4

Year 2

Course NumberTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s) Intensive Designation(s)
Fall
Course NumberTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s) Intensive Designation(s)
CIS113Data Management

4

Global Awareness Intensive

Public Presentation Intensive

CTN222Computer Networks II

4

2 Program Electives

6-8

Spring
Course NumberTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s) Intensive Designation(s)
CIS215Advanced Computer Security

4

CIS245Linux Administration

4

CTN223Computer Networks III

4

Humanities Elective

3

 Social Science Elective

3