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Cybersecurity and Computer Networking (CKD)

2025-2026 Information Technology Pathway

Associate in Science, STEM and Business Division

Recommended Course Selection Sequence

Course NumberTitleCredits
CPS100Information Technology and Its Applications

3

CMP101Composition 1

3

CPS130Computer Hardware

3

CPS218UNIX

4

MAT151Precalculus 1

3

CPS134Introduction to Computer Networks

2

CPS136Advanced Computer Networks

4

CPS138Internet Networking and Security

4

 

CPS122Operating Systems

4

OR

CPS240Web Programming with PHP and MySQL

4

 

CPS251Cisco 1: Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials

4

CPS101Computer Science 1 (Java 1)

4

CPS170Database Theory and Applications

4

CPS250Advanced Network Security

3

CPS102Computer Science 2 (Java 2)

4

CPS182Information Systems Disaster Recovery

2

CMP102-150
Composition 2 Elective

3

CPS246Digital Forensics

3

CPS253Cisco 2: Network Security and Infrastructure

3

Total Credit Hours: 60

Program Notes

  • Open admissions; must demonstrate minimum of CPS100-level competency to enroll
  •  Day program

Campus Information

  • Lynn campus based

Additional Graduation Requirements

  • Cumulative CLGPA at or above 2.0
  • Submit your Intent to Graduate form www.northshore.edu/registrar/

Advising Notes

This degree is intended to prepare a student upon completion for entry-level employment in computer networking installation, maintenance, support, and security.

Courses are listed in the recommended order you should take them.

Many courses have prerequisite requirements that must be fulfilled to be eligible to enroll in the course.

If you intend to graduate with an associate degree in two years, you should enroll in at least 15 credits if taking only fall/spring courses.

Completing 30 credits each year helps students stay on track to timely graduation.

Taking classes in the winter intersession and summer can accelerate your time to degree completion.

All student degree audits for graduation purposes will be based off the official program of study the student is enrolled in.

PRO100/ITR200 is strongly recommended for students entering the work force. These credits may be replaced with open elective credit for graduation if necessary.