Catalog & Student Handbook 2021-2022 
    
    Apr 25, 2024  
Catalog & Student Handbook 2021-2022 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Network Technician Career Studies Certificate


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NOTE: This program starts in the Spring Semester

 

Degree:

Career Studies Certificate Network Technician

Length:

This career studies certificate is a one semester certificate.

Purpose:

This certificate is designed to provide students with a foundation in Cybersecurity studies related to computer system administration, ethical hacking, penetration testing, and security design using firewall technologies. The career studies certificate also facilitates the transition into the computer science, electronics or IST associate degree programs, if the student chooses to continue their studies at the College.

Occupational Objectives:

Potential job titles and categories include (and are not limited to) the following:

  • Red Team Member – Participate in real-world cyberattack simulations.
  • Bug Bounty Hunter – Freelance hackers find defects and exploits in code.
  • Ethical / White Hat Hacker – Perform lawful security testing and evaluation.
  • Threat Hunter – Search networks to detect and isolate advanced threats.
  • Vulnerability Assessor – Find exploits in systems and applications.
  • Penetration Tester (Pen-Tester) – Perform authorized and simulated cyberattacks.
  • Information Assurance Analyst – Identify risks to information systems.
  • Information Security Analyst – Plan and carry out infosecurity measures.
  • Network Security Administrator – Secure networks from internal and external threats.

Admission Requirements:

Admission to the Career Studies Certificate program is based upon the general requirements for admission to the college.

Program Pre-requisites:  ITN 101, ITN 260, ITP 100 or the equivalent

First Semester


Suggested Credits for Semester: 18


Total Minimum Credits Required for this Certificate: 18


1Students may select from the following courses: ITE 115   or ITE 119  

2Students may select from the following courses: ITN 262   or ITP 270  

3Students may select from the following courses: ITN 170   or ITN 171  

 

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