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 nationwide industry standard certifications such as A+ Certification, Network+ Certification, and various 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 Institute of Technology and Cobleskill Technology College.
Program of Study
1st Year
1st Semester
| EN 111 | College Writing | 3 |
| FS 100 | First Year Student Seminar | 1 |
| IS 115 | Computer Applications I | 3 |
| IS 124 | Principles of Programming I | 3 |
| IS 140 | Networking Essentials | 4 |
| IS 207 | Microcomputer Operating System | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 17 |
2nd Semester
| BU 111 | Business Organization & Management | 3 |
| EN 112 | College Literature | 3 |
| EN 171 | Intro to Technical Writing | 3 |
| IS 208 | Microcomputer Hardware | 3 |
| IS 241 | Network Administration I | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
2nd Year
3rd Semester
| HU 146 | Intro to Graphics and Design | 3 |
| IS 209 | Linux | 3 |
| IS 242 | Network Administration II | 3 |
| | Information Science Elective | 3 |
| | Science Selective | 3 |
| | Physical Education Activity | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
4th Semester
| IS 237 | Networking Topics | 3 |
| | OR | |
| IS 238 | Info Systems Fieldwork | 3 |
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| IS 250 | Network Applications | 3 |
| IS 260 | Computer Network Security | 3 |
| MA 127 | Mathematical Statistics I | 3 |
| | Social Science Selective | 3 |
| | Physical Education Activity | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 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 impeded their ability to complete the requirements of this program. For more information, visit www.herkimer.edu/felony.
For more information, contact the Business, Health, Science and Technology Division at (315) 866-0300 or toll free 1-844-GO-4-HERK, ext. 8240.