Cybersecurity AAS
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 5
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/22/2023
Program Description
This program is designed to provide entry-level skills in managing information security programs, consists of preserving information confidentiality and protection, risk management, data and system integrity, availability, authenticity, utility and combines fundamental information technology and IT security core curriculum. The program is based on information security concepts, principles, methods, techniques, practices, and procedures that guide todays IT security professionals. Graduates will be qualified for entry-level careers in cybersecurity and information assurance in federal, state and local agencies, and the private sector as IT security specialists, firewall and VPN specialists and data assurance specialists. In addition, students will be prepared for COMPTIA, Net+, A+ and CCNA certifications.
Established in 2020
CIP: 11-0501 Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Waubonsee Community College
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Computer and Mathematical Occupations
- (151212 )
- Management Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
Education Information
Associates Degree
64 Weeks ( 1008.00 Hours / 60.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $8,100.00 |
| Books | $1,811.00 |
| Tests | $965.00 |
| Total Cost | $10,876.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
For further information, please call the Counseling Department at (630) 466-2361. Students can register online, mail, fax or walk-in at any campus location.
Entry Requirements:
- Math - Contact Career Advisor
- Reading - Contact Career Advisor
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Night Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction
Performance Data
Program: Cybersecurity AAS
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 5
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/22/2023
Program Description
This program is designed to provide entry-level skills in managing information security programs, consists of preserving information confidentiality and protection, risk management, data and system integrity, availability, authenticity, utility and combines fundamental information technology and IT security core curriculum. The program is based on information security concepts, principles, methods, techniques, practices, and procedures that guide todays IT security professionals. Graduates will be qualified for entry-level careers in cybersecurity and information assurance in federal, state and local agencies, and the private sector as IT security specialists, firewall and VPN specialists and data assurance specialists. In addition, students will be prepared for COMPTIA, Net+, A+ and CCNA certifications.
Established in 2020
CIP: 11-0501 Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst.
Provider Information
Waubonsee Community College
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Computer and Mathematical Occupations
- (151212 )
- Management Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
Education Information
Associates Degree
64 Weeks ( 1008.00 Hours / 60.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $8,100.00 |
| Books | $1,811.00 |
| Tests | $965.00 |
| Total Cost | $10,876.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
For further information, please call the Counseling Department at (630) 466-2361. Students can register online, mail, fax or walk-in at any campus location.
Entry Requirements:
- Math - Contact Career Advisor
- Reading - Contact Career Advisor
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Night Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction