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.
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
| EN 225 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| | OR | |
| EN 228 | Interpersonal Communication | 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 |
| | | |
| 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 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.
Apply here: www.herkimer.edu/apply