Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity at Collin

With high-profile information breaches and identity thefts in the news regularly, the need to secure data and the systems that store it has never been more important. Play your part in keeping important information safe with a certificate or degree from Collin College's Information Systems Cybersecurity program.

Building on a strong networking and operating systems foundation that provides students with the prerequisite knowledge to be successful in cybersecurity, the BAT in Cybersecurity provides students with a hands-on program covering multiple aspects of cybersecurity including penetration testing, defensive operations, basic cryptography, privacy, cybercrime, and cyber policy.

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS

Admission to the BAT-Cybersecurity Program is selective. Admission to the college does not guarantee admission to the BAT-Cybersecurity Program. Registration into upper division courses is by departmental permission only. Information and applications may be obtained from the BAT-Cybersecurity website: https://www.collin.edu/department/cybersecurity/index.html.

• Complete an associate degree in Information Security/Information Systems Cybersecurity (AAS) or closely related degree from an accredited educational institution
• Complete an application for admission to Collin College
• Submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities
• Once a CWID has been provided, complete a Request for Transfer Credit Evaluation (in CougarWeb under Home Tab)
• Complete departmental admissions requirements per departmental communication
• Attend the mandatory BAT-Cybersecurity student orientation prior to enrollment
• Submit a completed Ethical Obligation form prior to enrollment

The academic records of students completing the admissions requirements will be reviewed by the department for specific coursework that can be transferred into Collin College and applied toward the BAT-Cybersecurity degree program. Students will either be admitted into the BAT program or not admitted into the BAT program and directed to work with academic advisors to devise a plan for how to complete the required coursework necessary to be admitted to the BAT program.