Computer and Network Security, A.A.S.

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.