Associate of Applied Science in Network Administration and Cyber Security

Program Overview

If you’ve earned your ITSA, plus your CSS and CSE advanced training certificates, you could add an Associate Degree to your repertoire with just a few more courses! These wouldn’t be boring or impractical either (hello humanities and Russian literature!).

At MyComputerCareer, an Associate Degree rounds out your education with the skills you’d need for just about any career, skills like communication and business math. Think about how that would add to your resume, and possibly, prepare you for a Bachelor’s Degree at another institution in the future (if you choose to further your education down the road).**

The Associate of Applied Science in Network Administration and Cybersecurity consists of 12 IT classes (which you might have already earned in our other programs) and five general education classes.* By setting aside just two nights per week, you’d ultimately learn to:

  • Install, Repair, and Maintain Computer Hardware
  • Plan and Configure Advanced Networks
  • Understand Network Protocols
  • Create and Implement Network Security Strategy
  • Stop and Prevent External Security Attacks and Threats

Information Technology Security and Administration:

  • Computer & Security Essentials – CompTIA A+ 1002 (Core Two)
  • Networking I – CompTia A+ 1001 (Core One)
  • Operating Systems I – Microsoft AZ-900 (Azure Fundamentals)
  • Server I – Microsoft AI-900 (Azure AI Fundamentals) and Linux Essentials
  • Network & Security I – CompTIA Network+
  • Security I – CompTIA Security+

Cyber Security Specialist:

(First 3 courses transferred from ITSA)

  • Server I – Microsoft SC-900 and Linux Essentials
  • Network & Security I – CompTIA Network+
  • Security I – CompTIA Security+
  • Network & Security III – Cisco CCNA
  • Network & Security IV – EC-Council CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker)
  • Network & Security VI – CompTIA CySA

Cyber Security Engineer:

(First 3 courses transferred from CSS)

  • Network & Security III – Cisco CCNA
  • Network & Security IV – EC-Council CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker)
  • Network & Security VI – CompTIA CySA+
  • Network & Security VIII – CompTIA CASP
  • Network & Security IX – Cisco CCNA Cyber Ops
  • Network & Security X – CertNexus CFR (CyberSec First Responder)

Associate of Applied Science in Network Administration and Cybersecurity:

  • Introduction to Communications
  • American Government
  • Business Math
  • Introduction to Psychology
  • English Composition I
  • Philosophy (optional program course substitution)

*72 credits previously earned in at least 2 certification programs will transfer and qualify for the Alumni General Education Grant. Contact your Alumni Service Coordinator for more details.

*Graduates: Credit for courses that you've already completed may be transferred into the Associate program, reducing both the length and cost of the program. Contact your Alumni Service Coordinator for details.

**MyComputerCareer cannot guarantee that credits earned through MyComputerCareer can or will transfer to another institution.

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