Earn a Bachelor’s of Science in Information Technology - Cyber security from the University of Cincinnati while attending Southern State Community College. Students will spend 2 years at SSCC obtaining a degree in Computer Technology with a focus in Cyber security and Networking and the next 3 years students will take classes online from the University of Cincinnati and Southern State Community College while working in the field to obtain their Bachelors of Science in InformationTechnology - Cybersecurity. Students will not be required to stay in residency or dorms during the program, which is a HUGE cost savings!

Complete the SSCC Computer Technology Degree with a focus in Cybersecurity and Networking.

Transition and continue to the University of Cincinnati to achieve a Bachelors of Science in Information Technology - Cybersecurity.

Ready to learn more? Contact Josh Montgomery800.628.7722 x3678

Semester 1 - SSCCCourse # Course NamePHIL 1107 EthicsCSCI 2246 IT FundamentalsCSCI 1150 IT EssentialsENGL 1101 English Composition ICSCI 2275 Professionalism******** General Elective

Semester 5 - UCCourse # Course NameMATH 1022 TrigonometryIT 2060C Database Management IIT 3071C Computer and Network ForensicsCSCI 2020 Implications of ITCJ 1001 Introduction to Criminal JusticeENGL 4092 Technical and Scientific Writing

Semester 6 - UCCourse # Course NameCSCI 1121 Introduction to Computer ProgrammingMATH 1071 Discrete MathIT 3072C Computer and Network ForensicsIT 3060C Database Management IIIT 4020 Management in ITIT 2021 Human Computer Interaction

Semester 7 - UCCourse # Course NameMATH 2281 Introductory StatisticsIT 4077C Special Topics in CybersecurityIT 5001 Senior Design PracticumIT 5071 Senior Design Project ManagementCSCI 1165 Digital Design

Semester 8 - UCCourse # Course NameIT5002 Senior Design PracticumIT5072 Senior Design Project ManagementNat Sci BIOL/CHEM/GEOL/PHYS CSCI2263 HTML 5 ProgrammingPOL2035 National/International Cyber Policy/Procedure

Semester 2 - SSCCCourse # Course NameMATH 1141 College AlgebraENGL 1102 English Composition IIPSYC 1110 Principles of PsychologyCSCI 2233 Intro to NetworksCYBR 1121 Intro to Cybersecurity

Semester 3 - SSCCCourse # Course NameCSCI 1155 LinuxPHYS 1121 General PhysicsCSCI 2240 System AnalysisCSCI 2236 Routing and SwitchingCYBR 2220 Ethical Hacking

Semester 4 - SSCCCourse # Course NameCSCI 2234 Server AdministrationCSCI 2290 Computer Technology CapstoneCOMM 1110 Interpersonal CommunicationCSCI 2239 Enterprise Networking, Security and AutomationCYBR2230 Advanced Cybersecurity

At the conclusion of their fourth semester, students will earn their Associate degree from Southern State Community College and transfer to UC BSIT Online program. They will complete the remaining semesters as UC students while taking the highlighted Southern State Community College courses. Students should work with their UC and Southern State Community College advisors to finalize their degree plan and develop their co-op schedule. Students will be required to complete 3 semesters of co-op experience.

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CO-OP 3

CO-OP 1

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Southern State and the University of Cincinnati join forces in Information Technology – Cyber Security Degree

A new partnership between Southern State Community College and the University of Cincinnati School of Information Technology will allow students to obtain a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology – Cyber Security from UC for a fraction of university cost and from the comfort and safety of their own home.

Students who enroll in the program will spend two years at SSCC obtaining an Associate’s Degree in Computer Technology with a focus in Cyber Security and Networking. For the following three years, students will work in the field while taking online classes at the University of Cincinnati and SSCC to complete their bachelor’s degree.

Students are not required to stay in residency or in dorms while enrolled in the program, which presents a significant cost savings as well as the personal safety of staying home and remaining physically distant amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

By starting at Southern State Community College, students will learn in a state-of-the-art computer lab with qualified and enthusiastic faculty while paying only a fraction of the cost of an ordinary bachelor’s degree. On completion of the program, students will graduate with a full degree from a top-ranked four-year university.

Josh Montgomery, associate professor of computer science at SSCC, said the program is an exceptional opportunity for local prospective students interested in IT.

“What an amazing opportunity for the students in our area,” Montgomery said. “Offering a four-year degree through Southern State Community College has always been a dream of mine, and now with the University of Cincinnati, that dream has come true.”

Montgomery said allowing students to stay local is one of the biggest benefits of the program.

Contact: Elizabeth Burkard SSCC Director of Marketing 937-393-3431, ext. 2624 800-628-7722, ext. 2624 eburkard@sscc.edu

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“Now, a student that wants to graduate from a prestigious university can do so without ever leaving my lab,” he said. “With a lower cost and no required housing, the student staying local to receive this caliber of degree is an amazing opportunity for students.”

According to its website, the UC School of Information Technology fosters innovation, research, and exciting co-op experiences in their bachelor's and master's degrees. Highly-ranked and accredited, it is dedicated to shaping the newest IT professionals.

Southern State is committed to its mission to provide accessible, affordable and high quality education to people in Southern Ohio.

For more information about this exciting opportunity, please contact Josh Montgomery at jmontgomery@sscc.edu or call 800.628.7722, Ext. 2736.

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James Bland, Vice President of Student Affairs & Enrollment Management | Title IX Lead Coordinator 100 Hobart Drive, Hillsboro, OH 45133 | jbland@sscc.edu | 800.628.7722, Ext. 2510

Mindy Markey-Grabill, Director of Human Resources | Title IX Coordinator 100 Hobart Drive, Hillsboro, OH 45133 | mmarkey@sscc.edu | 800.628.7722, Ext. 2550