01-05-2016, 01:07 PM
WGU also has BS IT Security option. Online IT Security Degree | Information Security Degree | WGU College of Information Technology
In the IT field I don't believe a degree in security will be valued more or less highly than a regular IT degree, but it does market you as less flexible (or as a specialist). Initially I'd say this is a negative in your career, because it limits the entry level jobs you may be considered for.
The primary thing I like about the wgu program is that it includes certifications (which are valued in the IT World). I don't put much weight on the CompTia certs, but the CCNA and CCNA security could provide you more benefit than the actual bachelors in finding a job within the field. I would recommend these certifications regardless of where you get your degree. In the IT field we tend to show our specializations with certifications and job experience rather than degrees. I couldn't even tell you what my colleagues in the security field majored in because it never mattered, but I can tell you they all have atleast a CCNA and a CISSP. You likely won't have the experience to sit for the CISSP yet, but other strong networking/technical certifications will help you get in the door.
In the IT field I don't believe a degree in security will be valued more or less highly than a regular IT degree, but it does market you as less flexible (or as a specialist). Initially I'd say this is a negative in your career, because it limits the entry level jobs you may be considered for.
The primary thing I like about the wgu program is that it includes certifications (which are valued in the IT World). I don't put much weight on the CompTia certs, but the CCNA and CCNA security could provide you more benefit than the actual bachelors in finding a job within the field. I would recommend these certifications regardless of where you get your degree. In the IT field we tend to show our specializations with certifications and job experience rather than degrees. I couldn't even tell you what my colleagues in the security field majored in because it never mattered, but I can tell you they all have atleast a CCNA and a CISSP. You likely won't have the experience to sit for the CISSP yet, but other strong networking/technical certifications will help you get in the door.
Currently studying for: Still deciding.
Done!
2020 - Harvard Extension School - ALM IT Management
2019 - Harvard Extension School - Graduate Certificate Data Science
2018 - Harvard Extension School - Graduate Certificate Cyber Security
2016 - WGU - MBA Mgmt & Strategy
2015 - Thomas Edison State College - BSBA Marketing & CIS
Done!
2020 - Harvard Extension School - ALM IT Management
2019 - Harvard Extension School - Graduate Certificate Data Science
2018 - Harvard Extension School - Graduate Certificate Cyber Security
2016 - WGU - MBA Mgmt & Strategy
2015 - Thomas Edison State College - BSBA Marketing & CIS
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