AAS/IT & Cyber Security (Incl. stackable Certificates)
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 14
Last Re-Certification Date: 5/22/2024
Program Description
Develops skilled workforce in information technology security. Teaches information security concepts, principles, methods, techniques, practices, and procedures for today's IT security professionals. Graduates can become employed as IT security specialists, firewall and VPN specialists, and data assurance specialists. This degree contains the stackable certificates: Computer Support, Computer Technician, Network Security, and CISCO Networking. Certificates: 9, 15, 29, and 41 credits/ $2200-$9200 approx.
Established in 2000
CIP: 11-0901 Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Carl Sandburg College
Program Contact Info
2400 Tom L Wilson Blvd
Galesburg, IL 61401
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 341-5341
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Business and Financial Operations Occupations
- Computer and Mathematical Occupations
- (151231 )
- (151232 )
- (151244 )
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
Education Information
Associates Degree, Community College Certificate of Completion, Measurable Skills Gain (Lead to Credential)
72 Weeks ( 1200.00 Hours / 70.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $12,460.00 |
| Books | $3,000.00 |
| Fees | $250.00 |
| Total Cost | $15,710.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
This program consists of one degree and four certificates. All ICT courses must have been completed during the 5 school years preceding degree or must have approval of the Dean of Career, Technical, and Health Education programs. Complete application for admission, send high school transcript/GED to Admissions, complete COMPASS placement test, meet with an advisor/counselor to select classes. Note: CSC does not require the disclosure of medical marijuana use, but many employers will require drug screening.
Entry Requirements:
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Internships
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
Performance Data
Program: AAS/IT & Cyber Security (Incl. stackable Certificates)
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 14
Last Re-Certification Date: 5/22/2024
Program Description
Develops skilled workforce in information technology security. Teaches information security concepts, principles, methods, techniques, practices, and procedures for today's IT security professionals. Graduates can become employed as IT security specialists, firewall and VPN specialists, and data assurance specialists. This degree contains the stackable certificates: Computer Support, Computer Technician, Network Security, and CISCO Networking. Certificates: 9, 15, 29, and 41 credits/ $2200-$9200 approx.
Established in 2000
CIP: 11-0901 Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications.
Provider Information
Carl Sandburg College
Program Contact Info
2400 Tom L Wilson Blvd
Galesburg, IL 61401
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 341-5341
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Business and Financial Operations Occupations
- Computer and Mathematical Occupations
- (151231 )
- (151232 )
- (151244 )
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
Education Information
Associates Degree, Community College Certificate of Completion, Measurable Skills Gain (Lead to Credential)
72 Weeks ( 1200.00 Hours / 70.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $12,460.00 |
| Books | $3,000.00 |
| Fees | $250.00 |
| Total Cost | $15,710.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
This program consists of one degree and four certificates. All ICT courses must have been completed during the 5 school years preceding degree or must have approval of the Dean of Career, Technical, and Health Education programs. Complete application for admission, send high school transcript/GED to Admissions, complete COMPASS placement test, meet with an advisor/counselor to select classes. Note: CSC does not require the disclosure of medical marijuana use, but many employers will require drug screening.
Entry Requirements:
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Internships
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Night Classes
- Day Classes