B.S. in Computing and Security Technology

Earn a bachelor's degree in Computing and Security Technology for career advancement

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.

The CST degree emphasizes practical hands-on education and provides fundamental concepts that are supplemented by work experience. The bachelor's program curriculum 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.

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Computing and Security Technology Degree program features:

• 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.
• Career advancement: Drexel CST graduates go on to careers as network and database administrators, chief information security officers, and more.
• Flexible: Drexel's online degrees offer you a flexible, online degree program that fits into your busy work and personal schedule.
• Work Credit: Experiential work credits and certifications can be used as credits toward CST degrees; up to 113 transfer credits are also accepted  please see the admissions criteria to learn what types of credits are transferrable.
• Concentrated study: Students may choose a concentration in either Computing Security or Computing Technology

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.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis for all four terms. Apply today! See admissions criteria for specific supplemental materials required. NOTE: Students may enroll in this program only on a part-time basis. 

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