Blinn College and UHV have partnered to create a seamless transition to help you complete a bachelor’s degree while saving time and money.
The Bachelor of Applied Arts & Sciences (BAAS) in Network Security is an academic pathway for students who have completed an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in Network Systems Administration at Blinn College and wish to continue their education by pursuing a Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences (BAAS) degree in Network Security at UHV.
This degree is designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in the field of network security, including an understanding of network architecture, cyber threats, security measures, and risk management.
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First Year - Freshman
First Semester at Blinn
First Semester at Blinn
| ITNW 1325 |
Fundamentals of Networking Technologies |
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| ITSC 1325 |
Personal Computer Hardware |
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| ITSC 1316 |
Linux Installation and Configuration |
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| ITSY 1342 |
Information Technology Security |
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| MATH 1314 |
College Algebra |
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First Semester at Blinn
First Semester at Blinn
| ITSY 2301 |
Firewalls and Network Security |
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| ITNW 1354 |
Implementing and Supporting Servers |
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| ITNW 2335 |
Network Troubleshooting and Support |
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| ITDF 1300 |
Introduction to Digital Forensics |
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| ITSC 2325 |
Advanced Linux |
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Optional Summer Session
Optional Summer Session
| Natural Science* |
Life & Physical Science |
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Optional Summer Session
Optional Summer Session
| Computer Literacy* |
COSC 1301 or BCIS 1305 |
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Second Year - Sophomore
First Semester at Blinn
First Semester at Blinn
| ITNW 1353 |
Supporting Network Server Infrastructure |
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| ITSE 2302 |
Intermediate Web Programming |
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| ITSY 1342 |
Information Technology Security |
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| SPCH 1321 |
Business Professional Communication |
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| MATH 1314 |
College Algebra |
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Second Semester at Blinn
First Semester at Blinn
| ITNW 2350 |
Enterprise Network |
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| ENGL 1302 |
English Composition II |
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| BCIS 1305 |
Business Computer Applications |
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| HIST 1301 |
United States History I |
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| INTW 2388 |
Internship |
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Optional Summer Session
Optional Summer Session
| Natural Science* |
Life & Physical Science |
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Optional Summer Session
Optional Summer Session
| GOVT 2306** |
Texas Government |
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Optional Summer Session
Optional Summer Session
| ENGL 3430* |
Professional Writing |
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Optional Summer Session
Optional Summer Session
| UD COSC* Elective (1) |
Upper-division COSC elective |
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Third Year - Junior
First Semester at UHV
First Semester at Blinn
| HIST 1301** |
United States History I |
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| COSC 1436** |
Programming Fundamentals I |
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| Social/Behavioral Sciences** |
Anthropology, Criminal Justice, Economics, Geography, Political Science, Psychology or Sociology |
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| GOVT 2305** |
American Government |
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| HUMA 4322 |
Ethics |
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First Semester at UHV
First Semester at UHV
| HIST 1302** |
United States History II |
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| COSC 1437** |
Programming Fundamentals II |
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| Visual/Performing Arts** |
Creative Arts (ARTS, DRAM, MUSI or another applicable course) |
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| UD COMM |
Digital Games as Communication |
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| UD ENGL |
Interactive Narrative |
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Fourth Year - Senior
First Semester at UHV
First Semester at UHV
| COSC 3325 |
Info Systems in Organizations |
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| UD COSC (1) |
COSC 3315, 3317, 4305, 4320, 4336, 4341, 4355 |
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| UD COSC Elective (2) |
Upper-division COSC elective |
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| COSC 4350 |
Information, Security, Privacy Ethics (Fall semester only) |
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| COSC 4339 |
Telecommunications and Networking (Fall semester only) |
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First Semester at UHV
First Semester at UHV
| COSC 4321 |
IT Project Management (Spring semester only) |
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| UD COSC Elective (3) |
Upper-division COSC elective |
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| UD COSC (2) |
COSC 3315, 3317, 4305, 4320, 4336, 4341, 4355 |
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| UD COSC Elective (4) |
Upper-division COSC elective |
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| UD COSC (5) Elective |
Upper-division COSC elective |
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