IT - Network Security Specialist Certificate

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This program covers the fundamentals of computer networking with an emphasis on network security, network defense and data integrity. It prepares students for jobs in network administration and network security. Students are prepared for a range of industry certifications.

Program Requirements

IT 101 IT Orientation 1 hr credit
IT 140 Introduction to Operating Systems 3 hrs credit
IT 205 Ethics in Information Technology 2 hrs credit
ITNET 160 Computer Repair 4 hrs credit
ITNET 165 Introduction to Networking 3 hrs credit
ITNET 250 Introduction to LAN Administration 3 hrs credit
ITNET 260 Network Security Fundamentals 3 hrs credit
ITNET 280 Ethical Hacking 3 hrs credit

Program Total: 22 credits

Due to the rapid change of technology in IT fields, there is a five year time limit on applying courses with IT, ITAPP, ITNET, ITPRG, and ITWEB prefixes to this program. Information Technology will accept returning student courses that are 5-7 years old if the student received a grade of “A” or “B” for the course. If the student did not receive a grade of “A” or “B” for the course and the course is older than 5 years, the course will not be accepted for compeltion of any degree or program. Courses beyond 7 years, with any grade, will not be accepted for this program.