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Contract Simplifies Transfer Process for Blue Ridge Graduates Entering GWU鈥檚 Degree Completion Program

BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.鈥擮fficials at 成人视频 and Blue Ridge Community College (BRCC) in Flat Rock, N.C., signed a transfer agreement on Nov. 4 between the two schools鈥� cybersecurity programs. GWU鈥檚 new online Bachelor of Science program in cybersecurity begins in the 2023 Spring Semester. Through this plan, BRCC graduates with associate degrees in information technology-cybersecurity have direct admission into 成人视频鈥檚 Degree Completion Program.

This new arrangement adds to previous transfer agreements established between 成人视频 and on Oct. 10, 2019. 鈥淭hink about how the world has changed since 成人视频 and Blue Ridge last sat down to sign an agreement of this magnitude,鈥� observed GWU President Dr. William Downs. 鈥淏oth institutions have survived a global pandemic and a tumultuous economic rollercoaster, and both have come out stronger on the other side. Now we鈥檙e ready to renew our commitment to making high-demand degrees both affordable and accessible to our students. Any day we can strengthen or extend partnerships is a good day, and this is a very good day for the students of our region.鈥�

Blue Ridge President Dr. Laura Leatherwood agreed and noted, 鈥淎s partners in higher education, we at Blue Ridge Community College are thrilled to deepen our relationship with 成人视频 through the formation of two new information technology and cybersecurity pathways. This agreement will ultimately give students a clear path into a segment of the workforce that is critical to the success of all industries.鈥�

Also in attendance from Blue Ridge were Vice President for instruction Kathy Allen, and Faculty Chair, Business Programs Jana Hosmer. Representing 成人视频 were Associate Vice President for Enrollment Mavia Lee, Director of Admissions Alex Carroll, and Dean of Adult and Distance Education Elizabeth Pack.

成人视频鈥檚 bachelor鈥檚 program, cybersecurity concentration, is offered within the Department of Mathematical and Computer Sciences. The fully-online option allows students to complete their degrees in a flexible environment with professors who are accessible and available.

Courses provide training in programming languages, operating systems, computer and network security, database management, data communications, and cybercrime.  Program curriculum is based on National Center for Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity (NCAE-C) guidelines for Cyber Defense programs.

In addition, most of the cybersecurity classes are designed to correspond to specific CompTIA (The Computing Technology Industry Association) certifications. Classes include topics to help prepare students for CompTIA A+, Server+, Network+, Security+ and PenTest+ exams; however, these exams are not a requirement of the program.

About Blue Ridge Community College

is a comprehensive community college within the legislatively created North Carolina Community College System that serves Henderson and Transylvania Counties. Blue Ridge Community College empowers individuals with knowledge and skills to enrich our communities and build a competitive workforce.

About 成人视频

成人视频 is North Carolina’s recognized leader in private, Christian higher education. A Carnegie-Classified Doctoral/Professional University, GWU is home to nine colleges and schools, more than 80 undergraduate and graduate majors, and a world-class faculty. Located on a beautiful 225-acre campus in Boiling Springs, N.C., 成人视频 prepares graduates to impact their chosen professions, equips them with the skills to advance the frontiers of knowledge, and inspires them to make a positive and lasting difference in the lives of others. Ignite your future at 成人视频.edu.