A.A.S Cybersecurity
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/18/2024
Program Description
The 60-hour technical curriculum provides a strong theoretical and practical foundation for students for technical-level positions in the emerging field including cybersecurity and information technology assurance, information security analysts, penetration testers, and digital forensics analysts. The courses are aligned with CompTIA (ITF+, NE+, Linux+, Sec+, Cloud+, PenTest+), Certified (SSCP), Microsoft Windows Server Administrator, ISC2 Systems Security Certified Ethical Hacker, and Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI) certifications.
Established in 2024
CIP: 43-0404
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Harper College
Program Contact Info
1200 W. Algonquin Road
Palatine, IL 60067
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 758-2372
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Computer and Mathematical Occupations
- (151211 )
- (151212 )
- (151231 )
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
ICCB Approved
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
- Industry Standard: ICCB
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification, Associates Degree
56 Weeks ( 800.00 Hours / 60.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $7,724.00 |
| Books | $3,155.00 |
| Fees | $3,933.00 |
| Tests | $4,155.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $300.00 |
| Total Cost | $19,267.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
WIOA students need to contact the Harper College Workforce Coordinator at (847) 925-6782 or WIOA@harpercollege.edu. A separate book voucher is required for Follett Bookstore #1341 on campus. Books can be ship if requested fora small fee. Each semester, all Cook County WIOA Semester Training Schedule Approval Form that lists the courses the client will be taking that semester, and this much match the client's Harper Educational Plan. Total Tuition Cap for this program is $8,000.00
Entry Requirements:
- Math - Placement into MTH 101 or above
- Reading - Placement into ENG101 or ENG 096 with a grade of P or other options
- Language - Instruction in English
- Writing - Placement into ENG101 or ENG 096 with a grade of P or other options
- Other - All credit-seeking WIOA clients must have initial & ongoing academic advising
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
- Weekend Classes
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction
- Other(Specify)
Performance Data
Program: A.A.S Cybersecurity
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/18/2024
Program Description
The 60-hour technical curriculum provides a strong theoretical and practical foundation for students for technical-level positions in the emerging field including cybersecurity and information technology assurance, information security analysts, penetration testers, and digital forensics analysts. The courses are aligned with CompTIA (ITF+, NE+, Linux+, Sec+, Cloud+, PenTest+), Certified (SSCP), Microsoft Windows Server Administrator, ISC2 Systems Security Certified Ethical Hacker, and Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI) certifications.
Established in 2024
CIP: 43-0404
Provider Information
Harper College
Program Contact Info
1200 W. Algonquin Road
Palatine, IL 60067
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 758-2372
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Computer and Mathematical Occupations
- (151211 )
- (151212 )
- (151231 )
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
ICCB Approved
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
- Industry Standard: ICCB
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification, Associates Degree
56 Weeks ( 800.00 Hours / 60.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $7,724.00 |
| Books | $3,155.00 |
| Fees | $3,933.00 |
| Tests | $4,155.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $300.00 |
| Total Cost | $19,267.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
WIOA students need to contact the Harper College Workforce Coordinator at (847) 925-6782 or WIOA@harpercollege.edu. A separate book voucher is required for Follett Bookstore #1341 on campus. Books can be ship if requested fora small fee. Each semester, all Cook County WIOA Semester Training Schedule Approval Form that lists the courses the client will be taking that semester, and this much match the client's Harper Educational Plan. Total Tuition Cap for this program is $8,000.00
Entry Requirements:
- Math - Placement into MTH 101 or above
- Reading - Placement into ENG101 or ENG 096 with a grade of P or other options
- Language - Instruction in English
- Writing - Placement into ENG101 or ENG 096 with a grade of P or other options
- Other - All credit-seeking WIOA clients must have initial & ongoing academic advising
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
- Weekend Classes
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction
- Other(Specify)