| Program Overview for Cybersecurity |
ETP eligible  | yes |
| School | Whatcom Community College |
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| Program contact | |
| Program description | WCC's cybersecurity AAS-T program prepares students to transfer to four-year degree programs at certain colleges and universities in a variety of high-demand security-related fields, including cyber security, computer information systems security, computer forensics, information assurance, information security engineering and information security analysis. Students with prior experience are encouraged to meet with the program coordinator for placement in the program. |
| Financial Information |
| Tuition | Average $2,057/qtr (WA resident), including tuition, fees, books, supplies, etc. |
| Tuition per credit | $122.05 (1-10 credits) $57.46 (11-18 credits) $104.12 (19+ credits) (WA Resident) |
| Total program tuition | $12,345 (WA resident based on 15/cr per quarter face to face), including tuition, books, fees, etc. |
| Fees | $3.50/credit up to 10 credits (technology fee), $2.50/credit up to 10 credits (educational services fee), $6.32/credit up to 15 credits (recreation center fee), $20/qtr (bus pass) |
| Books and materials | Average $300/qtr |
| Supplies, tools, uniform | Average $50/qtr (general academic supplies) |
| Program Information |
| Length of training | 2 Years |
| Award type | AAS-T |
| Credits | 91 |
| Locations offered |
some courses online |
| Offered evenings/weekends | no |
| Offered online | some courses online |
| Entrance requirements | CIS 105 with a C (2.0) grade or better is required for admission to the core requirements |
| Certification/license required to work in this field | no
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| Certification/license obtained as part of training program | no
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| Certification/license test preparation provided | yes
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), CompTIA's A+, Security+, Network+ |