IT Security Specialist AAS
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/18/2025
Program Description
This program is designed to provide comprehensive training in the emerging field of information technology security. Students complete stackable certificates on their way to earning a degree. Graduates are prepared to become employed as IT security specialists, firewall and VPN specialists, and data assurance specialists. Additionally, the program concentrates on industry-specific requirements in the health care and financial areas, as well as other institutions that currently use electronic commerce.
Established in 2012
CIP: 11-1003 Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Local Information
| What portion of the total program cost (question 11), is for books and fees? | 600 |
| SOC Code the curriculum will prepare the customer to obtain employemnt in | 34038 |
Provider Information
Moraine Valley Community College
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Computer and Mathematical Occupations
- (151211 )
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Comp TIA
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
- Industry Standard: Cisco's CCNP, Vmware's VCP5, and/or Microsoft's Certified IT Professional
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
64 Weeks ( 1440.00 Hours / 66.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $9,240.00 |
| Books | $2,613.00 |
| Fees | $2,283.00 |
| Tests | $1,373.00 |
| Total Cost | $15,509.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Standard Moraine Valley Community College application process. Meet with academic advisor to evaluate any transfer eligible credits and create an academic plan. Accuplacer testing may be required.
The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $8,000.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Weekend Classes
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction
- Open Entry/Exit
Performance Data
Program: IT Security Specialist AAS
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/18/2025
Program Description
This program is designed to provide comprehensive training in the emerging field of information technology security. Students complete stackable certificates on their way to earning a degree. Graduates are prepared to become employed as IT security specialists, firewall and VPN specialists, and data assurance specialists. Additionally, the program concentrates on industry-specific requirements in the health care and financial areas, as well as other institutions that currently use electronic commerce.
Established in 2012
CIP: 11-1003 Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance.
Local Information
| What portion of the total program cost (question 11), is for books and fees? | 600 |
| SOC Code the curriculum will prepare the customer to obtain employemnt in | 34038 |
Provider Information
Moraine Valley Community College
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Computer and Mathematical Occupations
- (151211 )
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Comp TIA
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
- Industry Standard: Cisco's CCNP, Vmware's VCP5, and/or Microsoft's Certified IT Professional
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
64 Weeks ( 1440.00 Hours / 66.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $9,240.00 |
| Books | $2,613.00 |
| Fees | $2,283.00 |
| Tests | $1,373.00 |
| Total Cost | $15,509.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Standard Moraine Valley Community College application process. Meet with academic advisor to evaluate any transfer eligible credits and create an academic plan. Accuplacer testing may be required.
The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $8,000.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Weekend Classes
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction
- Open Entry/Exit