Bachelor's of Science in Information Technology - Cybersecurity
Earn a Bachelor's of Science in Information Technology - Cybersecurity from the University of Cincinnati while attending Southern State Community College. Students will spend 2 years at SSCC obtaining a degree in Computer Technology with a focus in Cybersecurity and Networking and the next 3 years students will take classes online from the University of Cincinnati and Southern State Community College while working in the field to obtain their Bachelors of Science in Information Technology - Cybersecurity. Students will not be required to stay in residency or dorms during the program, which is a HUGE cost savings!
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Curriculum
Semester 1 - SSCC
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHIL 1107 | Ethics | 3 |
| CSCI 2246 | IT Fundamentals | 3 |
| ENGL 1101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| CSCI 1150 | IT Essentials | 3 |
| CSCI 2275 | Professionalism | 1 |
| – – – – – – | General Elective | 3 |
Semester 2 - SSCC
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 1141 | College Algebra | 4 |
| ENGL 1102 | English Composition II | 3 |
| PSYC 1110 | Principles of Psychology | 3 |
| CSCI 2233 | CISCO Introduction to Networks | 3 |
| CYBR 2210 | Introduction to Cybersecurity | 3 |
Semester 3 - SSCC
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CSCI 1155 | Linux | 3 |
| PHYS 2201 | General Physics I | 4 |
| CSCI 2240 | Systems Analysis | 3 |
| CSCI 2236 | CISCO Routing and Switching Essentials | 3 |
| CYBR 2220 | Ethical Hacking | 3 |
Semester 4 - SSCC
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CSCI 2234 | Server Administration | 3 |
| CSCI 2290 | Computer Technology Capstone | 3 |
| COMM 1110 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| CSCI 2239 | CISCO Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation | 3 |
| CYBR 2230 | Advanced Cybersecurity | 3 |
At the conclusion of their fourth semester, students will earn their Associate degree from Southern State Community College and transfer to UC BSIT Online program. They will complete the remaining semesters as UC students while taking the highlighted Southern State Community College courses. Students should work with their UC and Southern State Community College advisors to finalize their degree plan and develop their co-op schedule. Students will be required to complete 3 semesters of co-op experience.
CO-OP 1
Semester 5 - UC
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 1022 | Trigonometry | 3 |
| IT 2060C | Database Management I | 3 |
| IT 3071C | Computer and Network Forensics | 3 |
| CSCI 2020 | Implications of IT | 3 |
| CJ 1001 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| ENGL 4092 | Technical and Scientific Writing | 3 |
CO-OP 2
Semester 6 - UC
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CSCI 1121 | Introduction to Computer Programming | 3 |
| MATH 1071 | Discrete Math | 3 |
| IT 3072C | Computer and Network Forensics | 3 |
| IT 3060C | Database Management II | 3 |
| IT 4020 | Management in IT | 3 |
| IT 2021 | Human Computer Interaction | 3 |
CO-OP 3
Semester 7 - UC
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 2281 | Introductory Statistics | 4 |
| IT 4077C | Special Topics in Cybersecurity | 3 |
| IT 5001 | Senior Design Practicum | 3 |
| IT 5071 | Senior Design Project Management | 3 |
| CSCI 1165 | Digital Design | 3 |
Semester 8 - UC
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| IT 5002 | Senior Design Practicum II | 3 |
| IT 5072 | Senior Design Project Management II | 3 |
| Nat Sci | BIOL/CHEM/GEOL/PHYS | 3 |
| CSCI 2263 | HTML 5 Programming | 3 |
| POL 2035 | National/International Cyber Policy/Procedure | 3 |
Request More Info / Contact Us
Computer Science Faculty
Dr. Joshua Montgomery- 800.628.7722 x2736
- jmontgomery@sscc.edu
Brian Birkhimer- 800.628.7722 x2738
- bbirkhimer@sscc.edu
Blaine Parker- Ohio Code Scholar & Computer Information Technology Program Navigator
- 800.628.7722 x2565
- bparker6@sscc.edu
