Bachelor of Science
Information Technology – Security
Degree Overview
Our online IT security degree will set your security career in motion. The B.S. in Information Technology—Security will help you develop the latest security management skills and provide you with nine recognized industry certifications including Cisco’s CCNA® Security certification that give you a tremendous professional advantage. You will become an expert security manager.
Who the Program is for:
- Established IT security managers who need a bachelor’s degree and additional certifications to advance their careers.
- Individuals who wish to enter the IT security field and need the training and credentials to open doors.
This program will be flexible and adaptable to your schedule.
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What You’ll Learn — Areas of Study:
In this online network security degree program, you’ll learn all the essential skills and knowledge needed. This program includes ten domains of study and a capstone project.
- Specialization in Security
- Foundations
- Liberal Arts
- Organizational Behavior and Management
- Information Technology Fundamentals
- Web Development
- Systems Administration and Management
- Databases
- Software Development
- Technical Writing
Total Program: 124 Competency Units (credit equivalents)
Less: Any competency units waived through transfer of prior college credits.
Note: Your prior college experience and IT certifications may waive some degree requirements.
More details about your challenging course of study
View the PDF program guide
What You’ll Earn — IT Certifications:
This program incorporates nine industry recognized IT certifications as part of your degree program. You will study for and complete the following certification exams (which are all included in your tuition—a huge cost savings for you):
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA®)
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA®) Security Certification
- CIW Professional
- CIW Associates
- CIW Database Design Specialist
- CompTIA A+ (2009 Objectives)
- CompTIA Project+ (2009 Objectives)
- CompTIA Security+ (2008 Objectives)
- Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) – Windows 7, Configuration 70-680
WGU is a Microsoft IT Academy Member
As a Microsoft IT Academy program member, WGU is able to offer students a world-class technology curriculum and courseware provided by Microsoft. These rich online learning resources, including virtual labs, provide hands-on experience with Microsoft software. The cost of certification exams is included in WGU tuition.
Answers to your questions
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- Is this program for me?
- Can I accelerate my progress?
- How will I complete my degree?
Is this program for me?
Whether you’re interested in starting or advancing your career in IT security, this program will provide you with the skills and knowledge you need to succeed. Nine respected industry certification tests (including the CCNA Security certification) are built into the program’s curriculum. If you already hold a major certification, you can use your knowledge to move more quickly through the required subject area assessments. However, this is not an “easy” program. You are a good candidate only if you are prepared to work independently, study hard, and pass the required assessments.
Can I accelerate my progress?
As a WGU student you progress through your program by passing assessments and IT certification tests. In consultation with your mentor, you set the pace at which you prepare for and take the assessments. Consequently, some WGU students with strong academic or career experience in the fields or those who already hold one or more major IT certifications are able to go faster than the standard rate of progress. However, doing so isn’t easy. Many of the assessments are quite challenging, and students sometimes overestimate the knowledge they possess when they enter a program. On the other hand, a highly-motivated, independent individual is precisely the kind of student who does well at WGU. Speak to an Enrollment Counselor to discuss whether you’re the kind of student who might go faster.
How will I complete my degree?
As a WGU student, you take and complete assessments. You’ll prepare for your assessments by engaging various learning resources including textbooks, web tutorials, and online courses. You will determine what learning resources are best for you in consultation with your mentor using your personalized Academic Action Plan (AAP). You can learn by exploring the WGU Experience. Speak to an Enrollment Counselorwho can explain this program in greater depth.
