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.
Electives
Requirements
| CIS113 | Data Management | 4 | Global Awareness Intensive Public Presentation Intensive |
| CIS115 | Information Security | 4 | Public Presentation Intensive Written Communication Intensive |
| CIS117 | Introduction to Linux | 1 | |
| CIS140 | Introduction to Computer Science | 4 | Information Literacy Intensive Science Technology Intensive |
| CIS153 | Programming for IT | 4 | |
| CIS215 | Advanced Computer Security | 4 | |
| CIS245 | Linux Administration | 4 | |
| CTN110 | Introduction to Information Technology | 3 | Information Literacy Intensive Science Technology Intensive |
| CTN201 | Computer Networks I | 3 | |
| CTN222 | Computer Networks II | 4 | |
| CTN223 | Computer Networks III | 4 | |
| ENG101 | English Composition I | 3 | |
| ENG102 | English Composition II | 3 | |
Courses with Prerequisites: CIS113, CIS115, CIS140, CIS153, CIS215, CIS245, CTN222, CTN223, ENG102
Course with Corequisite: CTN201
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 Computer and Information Sciences Applications 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 | |
| MAT | Math Elective | 3-4 | |
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 | |
| MAT | Math Elective | 3-4 | |
Year 2
Fall
| CIS113 | Data Management | 4 | Global Awareness Intensive Public Presentation Intensive |
| CTN222 | Computer Networks II | 4 | |
| 2 Program Electives | 6-8 | |
Spring
| CIS215 | Advanced Computer Security | 4 | |
| CIS245 | Linux Administration | 4 | |
| CTN223 | Computer Networks III | 4 | |
| Humanities Elective | 3 | |
| | Social Science Elective | 3 | |