2019-2020 Catalog

Network Security Associate, Certificate

Certificate—21 credit hours

Curriculum Code 1360

This program provides students with entry-level skills for a profession in network security. Managing network security includes preserving information confidentiality, availability and integrity. Network security professionals are tasked with performing network risk assessments, implementing safeguards that protect data and system integrity, implementing and maintaining system authentication systems and perimeter protection systems. This program prepares graduates to become employed as network security technicians, network firewall technicians, VPN administrators and remote security communication support specialists.

Required Career Courses

21 credit hours as follows:

LAN-101Orientation to IT Professions

1

LAN-103Security Awareness

1

LAN-111IT Essentials - A+

3

LAN-112Managing IT - A+

3

LAN-121Network Essentials

3

LAN-122Network Services

4

LAN-153IT Security Essentials - Security+

3

LAN-163Ethical Hacking

3

Suggested Schedule

Semester 1 (7 credit hours)

LAN-101Orientation to IT Professions

1

LAN-111IT Essentials - A+

3

LAN-112Managing IT - A+

3

Semester 2 (7 credit hours)

LAN-121Network Essentials

3

LAN-122Network Services

4

Semester 3 (7 credit hours)

LAN-103Security Awareness

1

LAN-153IT Security Essentials - Security+

3

LAN-163Ethical Hacking

3

Gainful Employment Disclosures – 2019

Program Name: Network Security Associate - Certificate
This program is designed to be completed in 12 months.
This program will cost $4,650 if completed within normal time.  There may be additional costs for living expenses. These costs were accurate at the time of posting, but may have changed.

Of the students who completed this program within normal time, the typical graduate leaves with N/A* of debt.
*Fewer than 10 students completed this program within normal time. This number has been withheld to preserve the confidentiality of the students.

The following States do not have licensure requirements for this profession: Illinois
For more information about graduation rates, loan repayment rates, and post-enrollment earnings about this institution and other postsecondary institutions please click here: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/