Bachelor of Science
Information Technology – Security Emphasis
Get ahead in the cutting–edge and creative field of security management and save thousands of dollars on expensive IT certifications. This exciting degree not only enables you to develop the latest security management skills, it also incorporates nine IT industry certification exams right into your degree program—without adding classes or costs. At WGU, you're not just moving toward a bachelor's degree, you're also acquiring respected industry certifications—giving you a tremendous professional advantage in this highly-competitive field.
In addition to the security management specialization, the program's core components provide a rigorous, broad, and credible knowledge base across several IT areas: networks, operating systems, databases, software, security, e-commerce, and project management. It also includes lower-division general education areas of study if those are not cleared through prior college experience.
IT Certifications Incorporated into the Program (At No Extra Cost)
Like all WGU programs, progress in the IT–Security degree is measured by passing challenging assessments. In this program, the assessments are actual industry certification exams. Thus, as a student in the program you will study for and complete the following certification exams (which are all included in your tuition–a huge cost savings for you):
Microsoft Certified
Systems Administrator (MCSA) |
Sun Certified Associate
for the Java Platform |
| CIW Professional | CompTIA Security+ |
| CIW Associates | CompTIA Project+ |
| CompTIA Network+ |
CompTIA A+ |
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