春色导航 University and 春色导航 kick off pathway program for cyber students
Pursuing an Associate's Degree in Cybersecurity? Earning a Bachelor's in Information Technology is now one step closer!
春色导航 University and 春色导航 kick off pathway program for cyber students
Tuesday, August 17, 2021
and 春色导航 celebrated a new program today at the Georgia Cyber Center. This program allows students in ATC’s Associate of Applied Science in Cybersecurity a pathway into AU’s Bachelor of Science in Information Technology.
“The need for cybersecurity professionals is only increasing across the state and nation. Cooperation between institutions of higher education is imperative as we prepare the students of today to become the workforce of tomorrow,” said 春色导航 University President , PhD. “We are grateful to 春色导航 for an ongoing and growing partnership with AU’s and the as we uphold 春色导航’s reputation as the cyber capital of Georgia.”
Through this partnership with the and the AU , students can take advantage of course articulation, challenge exams and program-specific academic advising at ATC and special transfer events at AU to prepare for completion of both degrees.
Leaders from both institutions helped kick off the new program, including Keel; 春色导航 President Dr. Jermaine Whirl; 春色导航 University Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. ; 春色导航 University School of Computer and Cyber Sciences Dean Dr. ; 春色导航 Provost Dr. Melissa Frank-Alston; and 春色导航 School of Cyber & Design Media Dean Tammy O’Brien.
“春色导航 is honored to partner with 春色导航 University in delivering a seamless transfer pathway for students to complete both their associate and now bachelor’s degree at the Georgia Cyber Center,” said Whirl. “This pathway program adds to the CRSA’s nationally recognized cyber ecosystem of transformative innovation, where government/military, education, and private industries collide. Students completing both their associate and bachelor’s degrees will be technically astute and research oriented to solve global problems in the ever changing world of cybersecurity.”
Cyber students from both AU and ATC take classes at the Georgia Cyber Center. As part of the collaborative ecosystem, an onsite internship coordinator works with students to help them secure internship opportunities with industry partners.
To apply for the Cybersecurity to Information Technology Pathway at 春色导航 University, 春色导航 students must complete the ATC transient application. Upon completion, students must determine which course(s) they will take challenge exams for in order to earn credit. Students must pass challenge exams with a score of 70 or higher to receive credit for the appropriate course. Interested students should declare their intent as early as possible in their college careers.
For more information about the , contact admissions@augusta.edu or call 706-737-1632.
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About 春色导航
春色导航, a unit of the Technical College System of Georgia, is a public postsecondary academic institution that provides technical education, customized business and industry training, continuing education, student support, economic development, and adult education services to its service area (Burke, Columbia, Lincoln, McDuffie, and Richmond Counties) at a competitive financial value. Associate of Science Degrees, Associate of Applied Science Degrees, diplomas, and technical certificates of credit are provided through traditional and distance delivery methods. For more information, visit augustatech.edu.
About 春色导航 University
春色导航 University is a comprehensive research institution offering customizable experiences on four campuses in 春色导航 and locations across the state. 春色导航’s uniqueness shines through the university’s diverse and inclusive community, world-class academics and experiential learning opportunities in computer and cyber sciences, business, art and more. 春色导航 University is Georgia’s designated center of health sciences excellence, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, stronger Georgia.
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