Students enrolled in Peninsula College’s cyber security program now have the opportunity to make a seamless transition to a four-year degree.

An articulation agreement between Peninsula College and Western Washington University recently was signed to create a smooth transition for PC students in pursuit of a Bachelor of Science in Computer and Information Systems Security.

“I am excited for the opportunity the agreement gives students who want to transfer directly into WWU’s four-year program,” Eric Waterkotte, cyber security instructor and program coordinator, said. “This is just one of many examples where PC works tirelessly to provide diverse pathways for student success.”

Eligible students will have completed an Associate in Applied Science-Transfer Degree in cybersecurity and computer forensics from Peninsula College prior to enrolling at Western Washington University.

They must complete at least 90 transferrable quarter-system credits at PC and achieve a minimum college grade-point average of 2.50 according to the agreement.

PC’s Cybersecurity and Computer Forensics program prepares students for entry level employment in cybersecurity and computer forensics careers including cyber incident and response, vulnerability detection and assessment analyst, computer forensic analyst and computer forensics investigator.

For more information about the program, see www.pencol.edu/cybersecurity or contact program coordinator Eric Waterkotte at ewaterkotte@pencol.edu or 417-6270.