Information Technology: Network Security
Description
The Associate of Applied Science in Information Technology: Network Security program is designed to focus on the necessary skills required to secure a network including the security of various operating systems and network devices. Emphasis is placed on developing the theoretical and practical skills needed to maintain security on mission-critical networking and server systems. The program is designed to meet the training needs of government and industry employees. The program covers a variety of information security disciplines which include both vendor-neutral and vendor-specific information technology (IT) security training. The Information Technology: Network Security program also focuses on the skills needed for internationally recognized IT certifications and high demands in business, industry and government. A Certificate of Completion (CCL) is also available.
Associate of Applied Science = 70-73 credits
Program Prerequisites: None
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Required Courses: |
Credits: |
42 |
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CIS126DA |
UNIX Operating System (3) OR |
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CIS126DL |
Linux Operating System (3) |
3 |
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+ ITS110 |
Information Security Fundamentals |
4 |
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CNT140AA |
Cisco Networking Fundamentals |
4 |
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+ CNT150AA |
Cisco Routing Protocols and Concepts |
4 |
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+ CNT160AA |
Cisco Local Area Networking (LAN) Switching and Wireless |
4 |
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+ CNT170AA |
Cisco Accessing the Wide-Area Network (WAN) |
4 |
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+ CNT210 |
Implementing Secure Converged Wide Area Networks |
4 |
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+ CNT182 |
Cisco Secure Firewall Appliance Configuration |
4 |
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+ CNT186 |
Fundamentals of Wireless LANs |
4 |
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MST150++ |
Microsoft Windows (any MST150++ module) |
3 |
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+ MST152++ |
Microsoft Windows Server (any MST152++ module) |
4 |
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Restricted Elective: |
Credits: |
3-4 |
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+ CIS238 |
Advanced UNIX System Administration |
3 |
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+ CIS238DL |
Linux System Administration |
3 |
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+ MST15+ |
Microsoft Windows (any MST15++ module) |
3-4 |
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+ MST2++ |
Microsoft (any MST2++ module) |
3-4 |
| General Education Requirements: |
Credits: |
25-27 |
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CORE: Credits: 15-17 |
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First-Year Composition
Any approved General Education course in the First-Year Composition Area |
6 |
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Oral Communication
Any approved General Education course in the Oral Communication Area |
3 |
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Critical Reading
Any approved General Education course in the Critical Reading Area |
3 |
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Mathematics
MAT120 Intermediate Algebra (5) OR
Satisfactory completion of a higher level mathematics course |
3-5 |
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Distribution Credits: 10 |
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Humanities & Fine Arts
Any approved General Education course in the Humanities and Fine Arts Area |
3 |
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Social and Behavioral Sciences
Any approved General Education course in the Social and Behavioral Sciences Area |
3 |
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Natural Sciences
Any approved General Education course in the Natural Sciences Area |
4 |