CYBER/COMPUTER/INFO SECURITY

Whatcom Community College and Western Washington University have partnered to offer a new baccalaureate degree in Computer and Information Systems Security (CISS), available for students to start now.

Exciting new opportunity inCOMMUNITY COLLEGE

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Start at WCCAssociate in Applied Science-Transfer (AAS-T) in Cybersecurity (91 Credits)

Whatcom’s Cybersecurity AAS-T program prepares students to enter into the workforce in a variety of IT positions, including high-demand security-related fields, or apply to continue their education at Western to earn the CISS Bachelor of Science degree.

Mid-level Positions - $26.60/hour and up:u Computer Support Specialistu Network Support Specialistu Information Security Analyst/Specialistu Network and Computer Systems Administratoru Computer Network Architectu Other Computer/IT Occupations

Continue on at WWUBachelor of Science (B.S.) in Computer and Information Systems Security (Additional 92 Credits)

Graduates of Western’s CISS bachelor’s degree will be prepared to fill the urgent need for trained personnel in professional, high-wage positions.

Advanced Positions-$40.81/hour and up:u Network and Computer Systems

Security Administratoru Computer Network Architectu Computer and Information Systems Manageru Secure Software Development Specialistu Digital Forensic Specialist

For more information about this exciting opportunity and to start developing the right plan for you, make an appointment with an academic advisor today!

WWU:Jenny Hebert(360) 650-7780

WCC:Dave Knapp (360) 383-3080 dknapp@whatcom.ctc.edu jenny.hebert@wwu.edu

Associate in Applied Science – Transfer (AAS-T) - CybersecurityWhatcom Community College’s Cybersecurity AAS-T program prepares students to transfer to four-year degree programs at certain colleges and universities in a variety of high-demand security-related fields, including cybersecurity, computer information systems security, computer forensics, information security engineering and information security analysis. Students with prior experience are encouraged to meet with the program coordinator for placement in the program.PREREQUISITE: CIS 105 with a C (2.0) grade or better is required for admission to the core requirements.

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS/RELATED INSTRUCTION

Course ID Course Title CreditsCS 140 Computer Programming Fundamentals I 5CS 145 Computer Programming Fundamentals II 5CIS 106 Open Source Operating Systems 5CIS 110 Introduction to Computer Security 3CIS 116 Virtualization 3CIS 205 Computer Operating Systems II 5CIS 214 Network Security I 5CIS 215 Network Security II 5CIS 216 Industrial Control Systems Security 5CIS 226 Cisco Networking I 5CIS 227 Cisco Networking II 5CIS 228 Cisco Networking III 5CIS 229 Cisco Networking IV 5

Total 61

Course ID Course Title CreditsENGL& 101 English Composition I 5MATH& 141 Precalculus I 5MATH& 142 Precalculus II 5Math& 151 Calculus I 5Choose two courses from:BUS& 201 Business Law 5PHIL 130 Introduction to Ethics 5PHYS& 221 Engineering Physics I 5POLS& 202 American Government 5

Total 30

TOTAL CREDITS 91

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Computer and Information Systems SecurityWestern Washington University’s College of Science and Engineering new baccalaureate degree pathway in Computer and Information Systems Security will prepare graduates to fill the urgent need for trained personnel in professional roles such as computer network security administrator, secure software development specialist or digital forensic practitioner. Students must first complete the AAS-T degree in Cybersecurity at WCC with a GPA of 2.5 or better and apply to be accepted to both WWU and the CISS degree program.

REQUIRED COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMSSECURITY (CISS) COURSESCourse ID CreditsCISS 247 5CISS 301 5CISS 349 4CISS 360 3CISS 461 4CISS 495

Course Title Computer Systems I Formal Languages and Functional Programming Computer System Administration Operating Systems Concepts Computer Security Computer Security Project 3

Total 24

REQUIRED SUPPORT COURSESCourse ID CreditsENG 302 5MATH 125 5MATH 341 4PHYS 162

Course Title Introduction to Technical Writing Calculus with Analytic Geometry II Probability and Statistical Inference Physics with Calculus II Choose 1 SCI/LSCI GUR course

5

Total 22-24

CISS ELECTIVES (choose four courses)Course ID CreditsCISS 346 4CISS 421 4CISS 422 4CISS 423 4CISS 464 4CISS 469 4CISS 478

Course Title Secure Software Development Computer Forensics Dynamic Analysis of Software Software Reverse Engineering Penetration Testing Advanced Network System Security Cryptographic Techniques 4

Total 16

RECOMMENDED GUR COURSESCourse ID Course Title CreditsJOUR 190 Introduction to Mass Media 5JOUR 375 Diversity, Mass Media & Social Change 4LBRL 325 Surveillance, Voyeurism and the Culture of Suspicion 4MGMT 271 Law and the Business Environment 4PHIL 360 Society, Law and Morality 3PLSC 250 The American Political System 5PLSC 346 Politics of Inequality 5

Total 30

TOTAL CREDITS 92-94

CORE REQUIREMENTS

COMMUNITY COLLEGE 11/15

SCI/LSCI 3-5