Information Technology and Networking to Computer and Network Security
An opportunity to gain an associate degree from Delaware Tech and a bachelor's degree from Wilmington University.
Your Path to a Bachelor's Degree
Delaware Tech has established agreements with four-year colleges and universities that connect Delaware Tech associate degree programs with bachelor's degree programs to create smooth transfer opportunities for you. These Connected Degree programs enable you to complete your associate degree and then transfer to a four-year degree program as a junior.
The Connected Degree 2+2 Curriculum
Delaware Tech's associate degree program in Information Technology and Networking (ITN) prepares students for entry-level information technology positions. The program also provides graduates with the opportunity to acquire industry certifications and the ability to transfer into a four-year institution. The program consists of ten core ITN courses, and students have the option of selecting five elective ITN courses, or may choose to specialize in one of three concentrations: Information Security, Networking, or Programming. Students may complete the program online or on campus.
Value For You
By completing your associate degree at Delaware Tech, you'll receive excellent instruction in small classes at a campus close to home. Delaware Tech's affordable tuition can reduce the overall cost of your college education, making the completion of your bachelor's degree more manageable.
Making The Connection
Refer to the Connected Degree curriculum for the sequence of courses needed to complete this program. Call Delaware Tech and let us help you follow the path to your bachelor's degree.
Connected Degree Curriculum - Suggested Course Sequence
Information Technology and Networking (Associate Degree - Delaware Technical Community College)
First Semester
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SSC 100 | First Year Seminar | 1 |
| ENG 101 | Critical Thinking and Academic Writing | 3 |
| ITN 101 | Intro to IT | 3 |
| ITN 110 | IT Support & Troubleshooting | 3 |
| ITN 120 | Operating Systems I | 3 |
| MAT 120 | Contemporary Mathematics | 3 |
| 16 | ||
Second Semester
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ITN 150 | IT Networking I | 3 |
| ITN 160 | Programming I | 3 |
| ITN 170 | Information Security | 3 |
| ITN 180 | Database Technology I | 3 |
| ITN 103 | Project Dynamics | 2 |
| 14 | ||
Third Semester
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ITN 200 | System Admin I | 3 |
| ITN XXX | Elective* | 3 |
| ITN XXX | Elective* | 3 |
| ENG 102 | Composition and Research | 3 |
| PHL 103 | Intro to Ethics | 3 |
| 15 | ||
Fourth Semester
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ITN XXX | Elective* | 3 |
| ITN XXX | Elective* | 3 |
| ITN XXX | Elective* | 3 |
| ITN 290 | IT Capstone & Work Based Learning | 4 |
| PSY 121 | General Psychology or | 3 |
| SOC 111 | Sociology or | 3 |
| COM 111 | Human Communications | 3 |
| 16 | ||
Computer and Network Security (Bachelor's Degree - Wilmington University)
First Semester
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CTA 206 | Computer Applications | 3 |
| MAT 308 | Inferential Statistics | 3 |
| SEC 250 | Operating System & Computer System Security | 3 |
| XXXX XXX | Technology Elective: (CSC, CTA, GMD, ISM, MIS, SDD, SEC, TEC) | 3 |
| XXXX XXX | Security Elective: (See Note) | 3 |
| 15 | ||
Second Semester
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SEC 310 | Cryptography: Algorithms & Applications or | 3 |
| XXXX XXX | Technology Elective: (CSC, CTA, GMD, ISM, MIS, SDD, SEC, TEC) *see advisor | 3 |
| XXXX XXX | Security Elective: (See Note) | 3 |
| XXXX XXX | Security Elective: (See Note) | 3 |
| XXXX XXX | Elective | 3 |
| SEC 335 | Linux for System Administrators | 3 |
| 15 | ||
Third Semester
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SEC 410 | Web & Date Security | 3 |
| SEC 340 | Windows Operating Systems & Systems Administration or | 3 |
| XXXX XXX | Security Elective: (See Note) *see advisor | 3 |
| XXXX XXX | **Elective Course | 3 |
| XXXX XXX | **Elective Course | 3 |
| XXXX XXX | Security Elective: (See Note) | 3 |
| 15 | ||
Fourth Semester
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SEC 450 | Protecting your Network: Firewall & Perimeter Security | 3 |
| XXXX XXX | Security Elective: (See Note) | 3 |
| XXXX XXX | Security Elective: (See Note) | 3 |
| XXXX XXX | **Elective | 3 |
| XXXX XXX | **Elective | 3 |
| 15 | ||
*Students must complete any five (5) elective courses, which require prerequisites. Students interested in earning a concentration in Networking, Programming, or Information Security must complete a specific sequence of concentration courses (see below) - Networking Concentration: ITN 251 - IT Networking II, ITN 252 - IT Networking III, ITN 253 - System Admin for Windows, ITN 254 - System Admin for Linux, ITN 255 - Cloud Computing - Programming Concentration: ITN 261 - Programming II, ITN 262 - Programming III, ITN 263 - Mobile App Development, ITN 264 - Web App Development, ITN 265 - Systems Analysis Design - Information Security Concentration: ITN 251 - IT Networking II, ITN 271 - Advanced Security Operations, ITN 272 - Digital Forensics, ITN 273 - Ethical Hacking, ITN 274 - System Network Defense Please see advisor for proper course sequencing.
*Courses need to be selected with a WilmU Academic Advisor from the following pre-fixes (LES 330, LES 331, SEC 240, SEC 305, SEC 325, SEC 350, SEC 355, SEC 370, SEC 420, SEC 425, SEC 235, SEC 440, SEC 465, SEC 490/491, UAV 100, UAV 102, UAV 200)
**Elective Courses could be taken at DelTech to maximize on transfer credit.
The Bachelor of Science degree in Computer and Network Security requires a minimum of 120 credits. Course scheduling may vary by semester. See your advisor.
For More Information Contact:
Delaware Tech
Dover: (302) 857-1710
Georgetown: (302) 259-6665
Wilmington: (302) 573-5428
Wilmington University
Dover, Delaware: (302) 734-2594
Georgetown, Delaware: (302) 856-5780
New Castle, Delaware: (877) 967-5464