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program overview
information technology - network security
* this program is financial aid eligible.
the information technology (it) curriculum prepares graduates for employment in the technology sector as designers, testers, support technicians, system administrators, developers, or programmers who use computer software and\or hardware to design, process, implement and manage information systems in specialties such as database services, security, business intelligence, healthcare informatics and others depending on the technical path selected within this curriculum.
course work includes development of a student's ability to create, store, communicate, exchange and use information to solve technical issues related to information support and services, interactive media, network systems, programming and software development, information security and other emerging technologies based on the selected area of study.
graduates should qualify for employment in entry-level positions with businesses, educational systems, and governmental agencies which rely on computer systems to design and manage information. the program will incorporate the competencies of industry-recognized certification exams.
course work includes development of a student's ability to create, store, communicate, exchange and use information to solve technical issues related to information support and services, interactive media, network systems, programming and software development, information security and other emerging technologies based on the selected area of study.
graduates should qualify for employment in entry-level positions with businesses, educational systems, and governmental agencies which rely on computer systems to design and manage information. the program will incorporate the competencies of industry-recognized certification exams.
- install, configure, and support an organization’s local area network (lan), wide area network (wan), and internet systems
- analyze, test, troubleshoot, and evaluate existing network systems
- plan, implement, upgrade, or monitor security measures for the protection of computer networks and information
find information about credit by exam and academic credit for professional credentials.
view the open lab schedule.
spring application deadline is jan 05
Estimated Tuition & Fees
$5244.00
degree type
associate in applied science (aas)
location
main campus
credit hours
69-70
program stats
average salary
95,470
average class size
16
estimated completion time
18-19 months
current and upcoming course offerings
| course number | title | credit hours |
|---|---|---|
| aca-122 | college transfer success | 1 |
| cti-110 | web, programming, and database, foundation | 3 |
| cti-120 | network and security foundation | 3 |
| cti-140 | virtualization concepts | 3 |
| cts-115 | information systems business concepts | 3 |
| cts-120 | hardware/software support | 3 |
| cts-220 | advanced hardware/software support | 3 |
| eng-111 | writing and inquiry | 3 |
| eng-112 | writing and research in the disciplines | 3 |
| mat-143 | quantitative literacy | 3 |
| net-125 | introduction to networks | 3 |
| net-126 | routing basics | 3 |
| net-225 | Routing & Switching I | 3 |
| net-226 | routing and switching ii | 3 |
| nos-120 | linux/unix single user | 3 |
| nos-230 | windows administration i | 3 |
| sec-110 | security concepts | 3 |
| sec-160 | security administration i | 3 |
| sec-175 | perimeter defense | 3 |
| sec-210 | intrusion detection | 3 |
| wbl-110 | world of work | 1 |
| wbl-111 | work-based learning i | 1 |
“i really love how hands-on this program is. learning on physical equipment gives you an idea of what it will be like on the job. in the network security program i am constantly working with diverse teams using real equipment and i feel like that is great preparation for real-life work in the industry. i have met a lot of great friends and mentors in this program too.”
—brianna trout