The program, which is a Bachelor of Applied Technology, was fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges according to a July 26 news release from the college.
The overview
This program will build on foundational learning from associate degrees and certificates in information technology and cybersecurity, according to the news release.
Students enrolled in the program will learn how to safeguard computer networks, according to the release.
Other subjects include cryptography, ethical hacking, and the ethical and legal dimensions of technology, according to the release.
Quote of note
"We appreciate SACSCOC recognizing our commitment to providing quality education and meeting the evolving needs of our students and industry partners,” said Laurel Williamson, deputy chancellor and president of San Jacinto College, in the release. “This accreditation highlights our continued emphasis on providing exceptional education for our students and well-trained, highly skilled employees for our region’s workforce.”
Stay tuned
The program is set to begin this fall, with an initial cohort of 40 students, according to a November news release from the college.
