Gain the credentials necessary for a successful career in the computer technology industry

The Bachelor's in Computing and Security Technology (CST) program focuses on educating professionals in a variety of corporate, government and non-profit organizations for critical roles in computer system administration and computing security.

Computing and Security Technology Degree key program features and benefits:

• Quality: Drexel University is ranked as One of "America's Best Colleges 2010" by U.S.News & World Report and is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. Add the Drexel name to your resume.
• Flexible: Offers you a flexible, online degree program that fits into your busy work and personal schedule.
• Affordable: Special tuition rates for alumni of community college partners and employees or members of partnering corporations or organizations.
• Attainable: Up to 113 transfer credits are accepted - please see the admissions criteria to learn what types of credits are transferrable.

The CST program emphasizes practical hands-on education and provides fundamental concepts that are supplemented by laboratory experience. It is designed for individuals who are currently employed in the field of information technology and who are seeking a career change or personal enrichment; or working adults who have already earned an associate's degree or completed approximately two years of college work.

Credit for Work Experience

If you have completed certifications such as A+, Oracle 9i DBA, Windows 2000, CCNA and more, you may be closer to a degree than you think! Earn credit towards your Bachelor's for your IT certifications. Click here to see how certifications equate to Drexel University credits. Courses within the program also help prepare you for additional certifications, offering the potential for career and salary growth.

Students select one of two areas of concentration, which allows them to take a cohesive, specialized set of courses supporting their individual career interests.

Program Concentration

The Bachelor's in Computing and Security Technology has two concentrations are available:

• Computing Technology (CT): Focuses on the administration and maintenance of information systems. Courses in the degree are structured to cover each of the major components of computer infrastructure, hardware, servers, and the two major operating systems.
• Computing Security (CSEC): Students in this track will receive practical and theoretical computer information security skills required to implement security policies, understand and identify security threats and vulnerabilities, develop countermeasures, and manage the deployment of security solutions.

The full degree program is 185 quarter credits (equivalent to 124 semester credits). Breaking the year's academic work into shorter modules of 10 weeks each helps you stay focused and on track. It also adds convenience; you can take a term off during a busy period at work without losing momentum towards completion of your degree. And since you can earn credit for prior studies, this degree is ideal to transfer into from other programs you may currently attend.

NOTE: Students may enroll in this program only on a part-time basis.

Interested in learning more about the degree in computing and security technology? Click here to view the curriculum or select one of the links on the top of the page for additional information about the program.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis for all four terms. Apply today! See admissions criteria for specific supplemental materials required.

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