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Follow Your Path
Some of the courses from the following certificate(s) apply toward this associate degree:
611504, Networking Pathway Certificate
Delivery
Curriculum
Students following the study plan below will complete the Cybersecurity Associate Degree in the number of semesters shown.
First Semester
8 Week 1
8 Week 2
Full Semester
Second Semester
8 Week 1
8 Week 2
Third Semester
8 Week 1
8 Week 2
Fourth Semester
8 Week 1
8 Week 2
Full Semester
Social Science Course Options (the Recommended Program Course is Identified with an *):
- Curriculum Note: Students must earn a “C” or higher in 10-890-101, College 101.
- Cisco Intro, 10-150-200, must be passed with a "C" or better.
- Cisco Intermediate, 10-150-201, must be passed with a "C" or better.
- Cisco Security, 10-151-176, must be passed with a "C" or better.
Program Outcomes
- Install network hardware including interface cards and cabling
- Create effective user environments using Microsoft and UNIX/LINUX operating systems
- Install and configure network and desktop operating system software
- Install and configure application software
- Exercise structured problem solving techniques
- Develop technical documentation for network configuration and security
- Communicate technical information effectively
- Maintain computer hardware and peripherals
- Implement and configure wide area network (WAN) services
- Detect, analyze, and defend against network and system penetration
- Maintain data, confidentiality, and integrity through data and communication encryption
Graduate Employment
with 60% in field
Median Starting Salary
Source: NWTC Graduate Outcome Survey
Employment Potential
A graduate of this program will have the potential for employment in the following areas:
- Firewall Administrator
- IDS/IPS Administrator
- Systems Security Analyst
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Study Abroad Opportunities
The International Programs staff continually seeks opportunities for students to travel abroad for educational experiences that may be offered in association with program courses.
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