The following courses are required for the Computer Security concentration:

CSC 211 Programming in Java I  Self Placement Test Available!  
and  CSC 212 Programming in Java II    
or  CSC 224 Java for Programmers    
or  CSC 396 Programming in Java I and II    
CSC 309 Object-Oriented Programming in C++    
or  CSC 261 Programming Languages I: C/C++    
and  CSC 262 Programming Languages II: C/C++    
CSC 373 Computer Systems I    
CSC 374 Computer Systems II    
CSC 383 Data Structures and Algorithms in Java    
 
The following courses are required for the Information Systems Security concentration:
CSC 211 Programming in Java I
CSC 212 Programming in Java II
or CSC 224 Java for Programmers
or CSC 396 Programming in Java I and II
IT 223 Data Analysis
IT 215 Analysis and Design Techniques
ECT 310 Internet Application Development
TDC 361 Basic Communication Systems
 
The following courses are required for the Network Security concentration:
CSC 211 Programming in Java I  Self Placement Test Available!   
or  CSC 261 Programming Languages I: C/C++    
or any more advanced programming course
IT 223 Data Analysis  Self Placement Test Available!  
CSC 202 Mathematics for Computer Science
Or MAT 140 Discrete Mathematics I    
TDC 311 Computers in Telecommunications Systems    
or  CSC 373 Computer Systems I    
TDC 361 Basic Communication Systems     
 
By taking these courses and receiving a grade of a B- or better in each, the student will have completed the requirements of the Prerequisite Phase.

All or part of the Prerequisite Phase may be waived if a student has the equivalent academic background. Alternatively, students with practical experience may complete a Graduate Assessment Examination (GAE) to show competency in a prerequisite. All students are blocked from enrolling in Foundation Phase courses prior to completing their prerequisites. The student must submit an online Change of Status request when the Prerequisite Phase is completed to inform the Student Services offices that the block can be removed. The online request must be submitted two weeks before the student intends to register for graduate level classes. The student will then be considered a fully admitted student, and may pass to the Graduate phase of the program. Students may submit the Change of Status request by logging in to MyCTI.