Cybersecurity Associate in Applied Science

Overview

Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/18/2024
Next Re-Certification Date: 10/15/2026

Program Description

The Cybersecurity Associate in Applied Science program provides the required knowledge and skill set for students pursuing entry-level career opportunities in Cybersecurity. With a hands-on approach to learning in this program, students acquire comprehensive Cybersecurity technical knowledge required in entry-level cybersecurity jobs.

Established in 2020

CIP: 11-1003 Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance.

Training Program Type

Vocational

Provider Information

Program Contact Info

6301 S. Halsted
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 602-5290

Associated Job Families and Occupations

  • Computer and Mathematical Occupations
    • (151212 )

Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body

Quality Assurance

  • North Central Association
  • Illinois Community College Board
  • Illinois State Board of Education

Education Information

Associates Degree

64 Weeks ( 800.00 Hours / 60.00 Credit Hours )

Tuition$8,760.00
Books$2,000.00
Total Cost$10,760.00

Financial Aid

  • Pell Grants
  • Illinois Monetary Award Program
  • Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
  • Institutional Scholarships

Application Procedure

The contact person for program information Dr. Eddie Phillips, Vice President- Academic & Student Affairs (773) 602-5440, email address: ephillips13@ccc.edu Submit online admissions application (applyppd.ccc.edu), complete financial aid application (www.fafsa.ed.gov), complete placement test (math: my.ccc.edu), residency verification: as proof of residency, the student must bring a current State of Illinois Driver license or a State of Illinois State I.D.; meet with college advisor (my.ccc.edu); new student orientation (ccc.edu/orientation); obtain your student ID in room V-132, and purchase textbooks at CCC Online BookStore (ccc.edu/textbookx). For an appointment with the WIOA Coordinator, Gloria White, please email: gwhite@ccc.edu The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $8,000.

Entry Requirements:

  • HS Diploma/GED
  • Math - 9th grade level
  • Reading - 9th grade level
  • Language - Placement Test
  • Writing - Placement Test

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
  • Day Classes

Performance Data

Program: Cybersecurity Associate in Applied Science

Overview

Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/18/2024
Next Re-Certification Date: 10/15/2026

Program Description

The Cybersecurity Associate in Applied Science program provides the required knowledge and skill set for students pursuing entry-level career opportunities in Cybersecurity. With a hands-on approach to learning in this program, students acquire comprehensive Cybersecurity technical knowledge required in entry-level cybersecurity jobs.

Established in 2020

CIP: 11-1003 Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance.

Provider Information

Program Contact Info

6301 S. Halsted
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 602-5290

Associated Job Families and Occupations

  • Computer and Mathematical Occupations
    • (151212 )

Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body

Quality Assurance

  • North Central Association
  • Illinois Community College Board
  • Illinois State Board of Education

Education Information

Associates Degree

64 Weeks ( 800.00 Hours / 60.00 Credit Hours )

Tuition$8,760.00
Books$2,000.00
Total Cost$10,760.00

Financial Aid

  • Pell Grants
  • Illinois Monetary Award Program
  • Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
  • Institutional Scholarships

Application Procedure

The contact person for program information Dr. Eddie Phillips, Vice President- Academic & Student Affairs (773) 602-5440, email address: ephillips13@ccc.edu Submit online admissions application (applyppd.ccc.edu), complete financial aid application (www.fafsa.ed.gov), complete placement test (math: my.ccc.edu), residency verification: as proof of residency, the student must bring a current State of Illinois Driver license or a State of Illinois State I.D.; meet with college advisor (my.ccc.edu); new student orientation (ccc.edu/orientation); obtain your student ID in room V-132, and purchase textbooks at CCC Online BookStore (ccc.edu/textbookx). For an appointment with the WIOA Coordinator, Gloria White, please email: gwhite@ccc.edu The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $8,000.

Entry Requirements:

  • HS Diploma/GED
  • Math - 9th grade level
  • Reading - 9th grade level
  • Language - Placement Test
  • Writing - Placement Test

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
  • Day Classes