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Bachelor of Cybersecurity<\/h2>\n

Our faculty and staff are dedicated to providing you with the information and support you need to succeed at Carlet<\/span>on. This page is designed to help you plan your courses and craft your student experience. Use this page to learn more about the different facets of your undergraduate program, including academics, campus life, co-op, and more!<\/span><\/p>\n

On this page<\/h2>\n
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  1. Preparing for your Studies<\/a><\/li>\n
  2. Academics<\/a>\n
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    1. Courses and Registration<\/a><\/li>\n
    2. Minors<\/a><\/li>\n
    3. MCS Accelerated Pathway<\/a><\/li>\n
    4. COMP Course Drop-in Support Service<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n
    5. Co-op<\/a><\/li>\n
    6. Work Study Sequence<\/a><\/li>\n
    7. Student Clubs and Societies<\/a><\/li>\n
    8. Student Wellness and Support<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      <\/a>Preparing for your Studies<\/h2>\n
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      \n\t\tProgram Requirements<\/a>\n\t<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n

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      \n\t\tLaptop Requirements\u2197<\/a>\n\t<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n

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      \n\t\tYour Undergrad Advisors<\/a>\n\t<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

      <\/a>Academics<\/h2>\n

      <\/a>Courses and Registration<\/h3>\n

      Welcome to Carleton and your Bachelor of Cybersecurity degree program! More information on registration, course selection, electives and prohibited courses, and your academic audit can be found by following the link below:<\/p>\n\n

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      \n\t\tCourses and Registration<\/a>\n\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

      <\/a>Minors<\/h3>\n

      In addition to your Major (i.e. Cybersecurity), students in the B.Cyber. program may add a maximum of two Minors to their degree. You may view the\u00a0Program section of each degree in the Undergraduate Calendar<\/span><\/a>\u00a0to see the requirements of the specific Minor that you are interested in. Adding a Minor is optional. Students can add a Minor using the\u00a0Change of Program Elements<\/span><\/a>\u00a0form on Carleton Central. If you have any questions about adding a Minor to your degree, please consult with an\u00a0Undergraduate Advisor<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n

      Are There Any Prohibited Minors For My Degree?<\/a><\/dt>

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      Some minors are prohibited due to significant course overlap with precluded courses or prohibited courses listed in a minor requirement. Please always refer to the most recent\u00a0Undergraduate Calendar<\/a>\u00a0for the\u00a0most up-to-date list of prohibited courses<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/em>If you notice significant course overlap or prohibited course requirements in your chosen minor, please consult an Undergraduate Advisor before<\/strong> submitting a Change of Program Element (COPE) Form<\/a>. Please note: the COPE form does not <\/strong>prevent you from selecting a prohibited minor. It is your responsibility to verify eligibility beforehand.<\/p>\n

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      <\/a>MCS Accelerated Pathway<\/h3>\n

      The MCS Accelerated Pathway allows Bachelor of Cybersecurity students a chance to fast-track their Master’s of Computer Science studies, enabling you to reach your academic and career goals sooner.<\/p>\n\n

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      \n\t\tMCS Accelerated Pathway<\/a>\n\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

      <\/a>Co-op<\/h2>\n

      Co-operative Education combines traditional, in-class education with hands-on experience. As a co-op student, you alternate study terms at Carleton with four, eight, twelve or sixteen month work terms. Co-op work terms allow for the development of key employability skills, exploration of career options and graduation with tangible, workplace experience\u2014giving you a competitive edge in the job market after graduation.<\/p>\n

      Your first potential co-op admission is in the fall term of your second year, with your first potential work term taking place in the summer term of your second year. You are required to take complete four terms of work to receive the co-op designation. Students generally follow the schedule shown below:<\/p>\n

      <\/a>Work-Study Sequence<\/h2>\n
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      Fall<\/td>\nS<\/td>\nFall<\/td>\nS<\/td>\nFall<\/td>\nS<\/td>\nFall<\/td>\nS<\/td>\nFall<\/td>\nW<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Winter<\/td>\nS<\/td>\nWinter<\/td>\nS<\/td>\nWinter<\/td>\nW<\/td>\nWinter<\/td>\nS<\/td>\nWinter<\/td>\nS<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Summer<\/td>\n<\/td>\nSummer<\/td>\nW<\/td>\nSummer<\/td>\nW<\/td>\nSummer<\/td>\nW<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

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      \nS<\/strong>: Study
      \nW<\/strong>: Work<\/p>\n

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      More information on the co-op program can be found on the Carleton Co-op website, but here are a few links to help get you directed to information on co-op for your bachelor of computer science:<\/p>\n