Contact Information
Bonnie Schillinger, associate professor/program coordinator
Bonnie.Schillinger@ndscs.edu
701-671-2496
Horton Hall 227/NDSCS-Fargo 138
Delivery Methods
Face-to-Face: Wahpeton
Face-to-Face: Fargo
Online: Some Classes Combination
The Cybersecurity transfer curriculum plan provides articulation to professional programs in cybersecurity. In addition, this plan meets the Liberal Arts Program Purposes listed in the NDSCS Catalog.
Cybersecurity may be a good career for you if you are a detail-oriented, analytical person with a collaborative mindset and the ability to improvise.
Facilities
NDSCS has hardware and networking labs. Each of these labs has current equipment and software.
Computer Science students are required to purchase laptop computers. These laptops give students adequate computer access to complete projects and assignments given in class.
The software necessary for the CIS/CSCI classes in this curriculum are included with the textbooks.
Instruction and advising
The instructors for this program have formal educational training, industry training and certifications and work experience in Information Technology. The average class size is 25 students. Most of the computer information systems classes have a lab period which enables students to receive individualized attention when it is needed.
NOTE: This program requires either an HP EliteBook 850 or ZBOOK 15 laptop or equivalent. Please refer to the NDSCS Website for specifications.
Admission Requirements
The applicants must be high school graduates or equivalent. Helpful courses to prepare for this curriculum are upper-level mathematics classes.
Award
Upon successful completion of the required courses, students will be awarded an Associate in Science in Liberal Arts.