Computer and Network Security, A.A.S.

Location(s): Main Campus

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HEGIS: 5104

SUNY CODE: 2988

The Computer and Network Security program is designed to prepare students for careers in computer and network security, help desk services and PC repair. The curriculum emphasizes hands-on experience as well as theory. All network and PC courses are 50% lab. Seniors will complete either a topics course or fieldwork. This program prepares students to pursue industry standard certifications such as A+ Certification, Network+, Security+ as well as various Cisco and Microsoft Certifications.

The goals of this program are to:

prepare students to install and maintain desktop and network operating systems;
prepare students to install and maintain various hardware devices and platforms; and
prepare students to effectively document, design, implement and maintain computer networks.

Successful graduates from this program will be able to:

install and maintain desktop and network operating systems in accordance to manufacturer’s recommendations and applicable industry standards and best practices;
install and maintain various hardware devices and platforms in accordance to manufacturer’s recommendations and applicable industry standards and best practices; and
document, design, implement and maintain computer networks in accordance to manufacturer’s recommendations and applicable industry standards and best practices.

Career Opportunities/Transfer Information:

Graduates find employment in business and industry, government, education and health fields. While not designed as a transfer program, our graduates are accepted into private colleges such as Rochester Institute of Technology and state colleges such as SUNY Polytechnic Institute.

Program of Study

1st Year

1st Semester

EN 111 - College Writing Credit Hour(s): 3
FS 100 - First Year Student Seminar Credit Hour(s): 1
IS 115 - Computer Applications I Credit Hour(s): 3
IS 124 - Principles of Programming I Credit Hour(s): 3
IS 140 - Networking Essentials Credit Hour(s): 4
IS 207 - Microcomputer Operating Systems Credit Hour(s): 3

Subtotal: 17

2nd Semester

BU 111 - Business Organization & Management Credit Hour(s): 3
EN 112 - College Literature Credit Hour(s): 3
EN 171 - Introduction to Technical Writing Credit Hour(s): 3
IS 208 - Microcomputer Hardware Credit Hour(s): 3
IS 241 - Network Administration I Credit Hour(s): 3

Subtotal: 15

2nd Year

3rd Semester

EN 225 - Public Speaking Credit Hour(s): 3
OR
EN 228 - Interpersonal Communication Credit Hour(s): 3
IS 209 - Linux Credit Hour(s): 3
IS 242 - Network Administration II Credit Hour(s): 3
Information Science Elective Credit Hour(s): 3
Science Selective Credit Hour(s): 3
Physical Education Activity Credit Hour(s): 1

Subtotal: 16

4th Semester

IS 237 - Networking Topics Credit Hour(s): 3
OR
IS 238 - Information Systems Fieldwork Credit Hour(s): 3
IS 250 - Network Applications Credit Hour(s): 3
IS 260 - Computer Network Security Credit Hour(s): 3
MA 127 - Mathematical Statistics I Credit Hour(s): 3
Social Science Selective Credit Hour(s): 3
Physical Education Activity Credit Hour(s): 1

Subtotal: 16

Social Science Selective must be chosen from the DEISJ General Education course list.

Total Credit Hours: 64

Students who have previously been convicted of a felony are advised that their prior criminal history may impede their ability to complete the requirements of this program. For more information, visit www.herkimer.edu/felony.

For more information, contact the Academic Division at (315) 866-0300 ext.8240 or toll free 1-844-GO-4-HERK, ext. 8240.