A new 2 year Associate degree in Cyber Security is beginning in the the Fall of 2018.
Short-Term Certificate 2 Year Degree Contact Information
The 2 Year Degree consists of the following courses:
| Northwest State - Cybersecurity | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall, Year 1 | Fall, Year 2 | |
| BUS101 - Introduction to Business | ACC111 - Financial Accounting | |
| CIS191 - Computer Operations | CYB210 - Cyber Programming | |
| ENG111 - Composition I | MTH109 - College Algebra | |
| CIS165 - Java Programming | CIS193 - Microsoft Server Technology | |
| CIS195 - Networking Essentials | CYB220 - Security Auditing | |
| Spring, Year 1 | Spring, Year 2 | |
| CIS114 - Microsoft Applications | BUS211 - Business Communications | |
| CIS194 - IT Security Fundamentals | CIS155 - Linux Networking I | |
| ENG112 - Composition II | CYB230 - Network Security | |
| Natural Science Elective | PHI210 - Ethics | |
| CIS109 - Database Programming | Social/Behavioral Science Elective | |
Full course descriptions can be found in the Northwest State Community College catalog
Potential funding options for the short-term certificate include financial aid, grants, and scholarship.
We have a 2+2 program established with Franklin University that will allow you to get a 4-year degree:
| Franklin University - Cyber Security |
|---|
| Additional Courses to be taken at Northwest State Community College |
| STA120 - Introduction to Statistics |
| ENG113 - Speech |
| Science Elective (with lab) |
| Social/Behavioral Science Elective |
| Humanities Elective |
| Courses to be taken online from Franklin University |
| COMP204 - Principles of Computer Networks |
| COMP281 - Database Management Systems |
| ISEC136 - Principles of Programming |
| ISEC300 - Information Assurance |
| ISEC350 - Security Risk Management |
| ISEC375 - Digital Forensics & Incident Response |
| ISEC400 - Software Development Security |
| ISEC475 - Security Engineering & Assessment |
| ISEC495 - Cyber Security Capstone |
| MATH280 - Intoduction to Probability and Statistics |
| MIS200 - Management Information Systems |
| MIS310 - Information Systems Architecture & Technology |
| PF321 - Learning Strategies |
| WEBD101 - Introduction to Web Page Construction |
| WEBD236 - Web Information Programming |
Contact information:
Course and program information:
Tony Hills
Full-Time IT
Faculty
419-267-1354
thills@northweststate.edu
Funding information:
Northwest State Community College Financial Aid Office
419.267.1333
finaid@northwestate.edu