Overview and Award Outcomes
Overview
This advanced technical certificate provides students the opportunity to utilize the tools and systems to monitor, mitigate, and prevent threats to computer networks. Through hands-on experience, this degree prepares individuals to become a skilled network security professional. Learning outcomes for this program are aligned with regulatory and industry standards.
Award Outcomes
Define Cybersecurity principles
Utilize network defense tools
Analyze security risks
Identify Cybersecurity threats
Career Opportunities
Network and Firewall Security Technician, Security Analyst, Security Specialist/Administrator, Security Consultant, Network Administrator, Penetration Tester, Security Engineer, Cyber Vulnerability Analyst.
Program Requirements
Technical Studies Required 28 Credits
General Education Required 0 Credits
General Education Elective 0 Credits
Technical Studies Elective 0 Credits
Total Associate in Applied Science Degree Credits 28
Semester Sequence
Completion of this award may require taking courses at both campuses. For more information, please contact your faculty program advisor.
Graduation (28 Credits)
Prerequisite: Basic computer literacy, familiarity with the Internet, college-level reading ability, and proficiency in basic mathematics. All students must pass the computer literacy assessment test before registering for these courses.
Semester listings reflect the recommended sequence. Due to circumstances beyond our control, the information herein is subject to change without notice.
4/5/2021 : BP 2182 / EP 2183