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2023-2024 Credit Course Catalog 
    
2023-2024 Credit Course Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Network Security, AAS


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Program Overview

The Network Security Program will prepare students in the areas of IT networking and security. Students will develop a comprehensive understanding of networking protocols and security concepts. Students will also develop key skills in multiple areas of networking: service setup and maintenance; workstations; protocols; hardware; ethics; and security.

This program will prepare students for entry-level positions in the computer networking security field. This program will prepare individuals to become Network Administrators, Network Support Specialists, Security Specialists, Penetration Testers or Security Analysts.

One unique aspect of this program is that it incorporates preparatory work for professional certification tests. These professional certifications are from Cisco, Comp TIA, and Microsoft.

The program emphasizes additional skills that today’s employer is seeking: people with good communication skills, dependability, reliability and the willingness to work as part of a team.

For more information, visit: www.mchenry.edu/networksecurity

The primary purpose of an Associate in Applied Science degree is to prepare students for employment. The AAS degree is not designed specifically for transfer; however, there are opportunities to apply some coursework or the whole degree to a bachelor’s degree program. For more information, see an academic advisor and the department chair.

Network Security, AAS Sample Semester Pathway   


 

Network Security, AAS Degree Requirements


Curriculum: OCC 1282

General Education


Written Communication: 3 Credit Hours


Select one Written Communication Course 

Oral Communication: 3 Credit Hours


Arts, Humanities, Social Science, Behavioral Science: 3 Credit Hours


Select one Arts, Humanities, Social Science, Behavioral Science Course  

Mathematics, Physical Science, Life Science: 3 Credit Hours


Select one Mathematics, Physical Science, Life Science Course  

Arts, Humanities, Social Science, Behavioral Science, Mathematics, Physical Science, Life Science: 3 Credit Hours


Select one Arts, Humanities, Social Science, Behavioral Science, Mathematics, Physical Science, Life Science Course  

Total General Education: 15 Credit Hours


Total Minimum Degree Credits: 60


Other AAS Graduation Requirements:


  • 2.0 minimum cumulative GPA at MCC upon completion of program
  • 15 semester hours of program-specific coursework taken at MCC
  • Completion of graduation application
  • Completion of end-of-program assessment as directed by this department

For more information, contact the department chair: (815) 455-8732.

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