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

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

CourseTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(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

Humanities ElectiveSee Elective Advice

3

Math ElectiveSee Elective Advice

4

Math ElectiveSee Elective Advice

3-4

Program ElectiveSee Elective Advice

3-4

Program ElectiveSee Elective Advice

3-4

Social Science ElectiveSee Elective Advice

3

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

CourseTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s)

Year 1 Fall

CourseTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(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

Math ElectiveSee Elective Advice

4

Year 1 Spring

CourseTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s)
CIS115Information Security

4

Public Presentation Intensive

Written Communication Intensive

CIS153Programming for IT

4

CTN201Computer Networks I

3

ENG102English Composition II

3

Math ElectiveSee Elective Advice

3-4

Year 2 Fall

CourseTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s)
CIS113Data Management

4

Global Awareness Intensive

Public Presentation Intensive

CTN222Computer Networks II

4

Year 2 Spring

CourseTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s)
CIS215Advanced Computer Security

4

CIS245Linux Administration

4

CTN223Computer Networks III

4

Humanities ElectiveSee Elective Advice

3

Social Science ElectiveSee Elective Advice

3

Total Credit Hours: 64