Thomas Jefferson University - Cybersecurity to Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (2022-2023)

Community College of Philadelphia Program: Cybersecurity
Catalog Years: 2022-2023
Transfer School: Thomas Jefferson University
Bachelor Program: Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

 

Transfer guides are created and maintained to help students and staff make appropriate course and program choices. The guides show how the requirements for the appropriate Community College of Philadelphia associate degree transfer to the bachelor's institution. It is, however, possible for program requirements at Community College of Philadelphia or the transfer institution to change without advanced notice.

Students are advised to visit with a Community College of Philadelphia academic advisor or counselor for further assistance. To schedule an appointment with an academic advisor, login to MyCCP for the Starfish Connect appointment system, call 215-751-8777 or stop by BG-12 on Main Campus. To schedule an appointment with a counselor, call 215-751-8169, email counseling@ccp.edu or stop by BG-7 on Main Campus. Academic advisors and counselors are also available at the Regional Centers.

General Information:

This transfer guide was developed in support of the Program-to-Program Agreement between Community College of Philadelphia and Thomas Jefferson University’s non-traditional bachelor’s degree programs. It shows how the Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) in Cybersecurity at Community College of Philadelphia transfers to the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Information Technology at Thomas Jefferson University and then shows remaining requirements at Thomas Jefferson University. 

Completion of the A.A.S. in Cybersecurity as described in this guide leads to junior standing in the B.S. in Information Technology at Thomas Jefferson University. To receive transfer credit, courses must be completed with a grade of C (C=2.0) or better. The associate degree must be completed with at least a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA.

Transfer guides are created and maintained to help students and staff make appropriate course and program choices. The guides show how the requirements for the appropriate Community College of Philadelphia associate degree transfer to the bachelor's institution. It is, however, possible for program requirements at Community College of Philadelphia or the transfer institution to change without advanced notice.

For information concerning transfer please schedule an appointment to visit a Community College of Philadelphia academic advisor or counselor. Students are also welcome to contact the transfer institution directly.

Semester Credits:

First Semester

CCP CourseCCP CreditsThomas Jefferson University Equivalent CourseCredits
CIS 103 - Computer Applications & Concepts 3 IT 211 Introduction to Information Systems 3
CIS 150 - Network Technology 4 IT 322 Network Management 3 (+1 cr. elec.)
ENGL 101 - English Composition I 3 Written Communication 3
FNMT 118 - Intermediate Algebra or Higher Math 3 Math General Education Requirement 3
General Elective 3 Elective 3

Second Semester

CCP CourseCCP CreditsThomas Jefferson University Equivalent CourseCredits
CIS 152 - Introduction to Cybersecurity 3 Elective 3
CIS 155 - Principles of Operating Systems 3 IT 221 Hardware and Operating Systems 3
MATH 121 - Computer Mathematics and Logic 3 Elective 3
ENGL 102 - The Research Paper 3 2nd Written Communication 3
ENGL 115 - Public Speaking (preferred) or 
ENGL 117 - Group and Team Communication
3 ENGL 115=COMM 220 Speaking to Lead in the Digital Age (recommended)
ENGL 117=Elective
3

Third Semester

CCP CourseCCP CreditsThomas Jefferson University Equivalent CourseCredits
CIS 106 - Introduction to Computer Programming (preferred) or
CIS 114 - JavaScript 1
4 CIS 106 = IT 241 Software Development (recommended)
CIS 114 = Elective
3 (+1 cr.  elec.)
CIS 204 - Fundamentals of Linux and Unix 3 Elective 3
CIS 252 - Managing Network Servers 4 Elective 4
CIS 259 - Computing and Network Security 4 IT 324 Cybersecurity Management 4

Fourth Semester

CCP CourseCCP CreditsThomas Jefferson University Equivalent CourseCredits
SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology or 
SOC 115 - Gender and Society or 
ANTH 112 - Cultural Anthropology
3 Social Science General Education Requirement 3
PHYS 105 - Survey of Physics (preferred) or
AET 102 - Science, Technology and Public Policy
3 or 4 PHYS 105=Science General Education Requirement (recommended)
AET 102=Elective
3 or 4
CIS 261 - Cyber Investigation 4 Elective 4
CIS 274 - Ethical Hacking & Penetration Testing 4 Elective 4

Community College of Philadelphia Minimum Credits to Graduate: 60
Equivalent Thomas Jefferson University Credits: 60-61