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Networking and Cybersecurity-Associate in Applied Science

This program will provide training and education for individuals interested in developing their knowledge and skills as a computer network administrator. The courses emphasize practical skills required to perform duties such as PC repair and troubleshooting, network administration, server administration, and cloud administration, with all courses focusing on network and information security. Students will participate in occupational work-site experiences. This program prepares the student for several industry certification exams. This is an occupational program typically not designed to transfer; however, this program has been articulated to some senior institutions. Please contact a counselor for specific details.

Required Courses

First Semester

CBUS 150Business Computer Systems

3
INFO 100Intro to IT Professions

2
INFO 133Cisco I

3
INFO 153A+ Certification Prep

3
INFO 166Server Administration

3
Total Credit Hours:14

Second Semester

INFO 183Cisco II

3
INFO 167Virtualizations

3
INFO 173Linux Operating System

3
INFO 235Cloud Technology

3
ENGL 121Communication Skills

3
Total Credit Hours:15
ENGL 101 can be substituted for ENGL 121.

Third Semester

INFO 203Cisco III

3
INFO 266Microsoft Security

2
INFO 294Wireless Networking

3
MATT 133Technical Mathematics I

4
Total Credit Hours:15-16

Fourth Semester

INFO 263Network Security

3
INFO 273Cisco IV

3
INFO 290Supervised Occupational Exp.

3
INFO 267IOT (Internet of Things)

3
Total Credit Hours:18

Total Credit Hours: 62-63