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Expected Hours for A.A.S. Degree

63

Expected Hours for Certificate

21

Expected Hours for A.A.S. Degree

63

Expected Hours for Certificate

21

Expected Hours for Certificate

21

What is Cyber Defense A.A.S.?

The Cyber Defense Concentration will focus on topics in cyber security and digital forensics. The students will learn how to fortify computer networks in order to prevent security breaches from cyber terrorists or other intruders.  In addition, students will learn how to recover data using digital forensics techniques. Students will also develop strong critical thinking skills and will learn by doing within a hands-on lab environment along with real world internship experiences. Required courses are: Digital Forensics,   Network Security and Principles of Information Assurance.  Certifications applicable to this concentration may include CompTIA Network+ and CompTIA Security+ among others.

What are my options to pay for this degree?

  • Apply for financial aid at www.FAFSA.gov
  • A student is encouraged to apply early for financial aid. He/she must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the FAFSA Renewal Application as soon as possible after October 1 to ensure that the Financial Aid Office receives the Institutional Student Information Record and other documents prior to the priority deadline. July 1st is the priority deadline for applying for the fall semester and December 1st for the spring semester.

Program Schedule

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Fall Semester
CITC 1301 Introduction to Programming and Logic 3
CITC 1351 Principles of Information Assurance  3
GEN 1010 First Year Seminar 3
ENGL 1010 English Composition I 3
MATH 1530 Introductory Statistics  3
Spring Semester
CITC 1302 Introduction to Networking 3
CITC 1303 Database Concepts 3
CITC 1330 Microsoft Desktop Operating Systems 3
CITC 1333 LINUX LPCI-1 3

PHIL 1040

or

RELS 2020

Introduction to Ethics

or

Religions of the World

 3
Fall Semester
CITC 2290 CITC Capstone 2
CITC 2320 Windows Server Administration 3
CITC 2326  Network Security  3
CITC 2352 Digital Forensics 3
COMM 2025 Fundamentals of Communication 3

ECON 2100

or

SRVL 1020

Principles of Macroeconomics

or

Introduction to Service-Learning 

 3
Spring Semester
BUSN 2385 Project Design and Management 3
CITC 1317 Introduction to Scripting Languages 3
CITC 2356 Penetration Testing and Network Defense 3
CITC 2367 Cloud Essentials  3
CITC 2399 Co-op Internship I 3
CPED 1012 Soft Skills in the Workplace 1

 

What is Cyber Defense Certificate?

What are my options to pay for this degree?

  • Apply for financial aid at www.FAFSA.gov
  • A student is encouraged to apply early for financial aid. He/she must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the FAFSA Renewal Application as soon as possible after October 1 to ensure that the Financial Aid Office receives the Institutional Student Information Record and other documents prior to the priority deadline. July 1st is the priority deadline for applying for the fall semester and December 1st for the spring semester.

Program Schedule

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Fall Semester
CITC 1302 Introduction to Networking 3
CITC 1351 Principles of Information Assurance 3
CITC 2326 Network Security 3
CITC 2352 Digital Forensics 3
Spring Semester
CITC 1330 Microsoft Desktop Operating Systems 3
CITC 2356 Penetration Testing and Network Defense 3
CITC 2367 Cloud Essentials  3

 

What is System Administration and Management A.A.S.?

The Systems Administration & Management Concentration focuses on the design, implementation, management and troubleshooting of computer systems. Required courses prepare students to acquire, install, configure, upgrade and secure standalone, networked and mobile systems. Areas of emphasis include Windows and Linux/Unix operating systems. Required courses are A+ Hardware and Software, Microsoft Desktop Operating Systems and Windows Server Administration. Certifications applicable to this concentration may include CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, and Linux LPIC-1 among others.

What will I learn?

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Utilize diverse disciplines to enhance communication, research, business and technology skills in the workplace. 

Execute programming languages in the process of design and implementation while developing and maintaining software.

Develop effective problem-management and decision-making skills.

Demonstrate various networking media and connections to explain the features and capabilities of networking software. 

Demonstrate skill and knowledge in preparation for industry-recognized certification examinations.

 

 

What are my options to pay for this degree?

  • Apply for financial aid at www.FAFSA.gov
  • A student is encouraged to apply early for financial aid. He/she must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the FAFSA Renewal Application as soon as possible after October 1 to ensure that the Financial Aid Office receives the Institutional Student Information Record and other documents prior to the priority deadline. July 1st is the priority deadline for applying for the fall semester and December 1st for the spring semester.

Program Schedule

Download the Program Schedule as a PDF

Fall Semester
CITC 1301 Introduction to Programming and Logic 3
CITC 1320 A+ Hardware & Software 3
GEN 1010 First Year Seminar 3
ENGL 1010 English Composition I 3
MATH 1530 Introductory Statistics 3
Spring Semester
CITC 1302 Introduction to Networking 3
CITC 1303 Database Concepts 3
CITC 1330 Microsoft Desktop Operating Systems 3
CITC 1333 LINUX LPCI-1 3

PHIL 1040 

or

RELS 2020

Introduction to Ethics

or

Religions of the World

 3
Fall Semester
CITC 2290 CITC Capstone

2
CITC 2326 Network Security 3
CITC 2320 Windows Server Administration 3
CITC 2323 Microsoft Network Infrastructure 3
COMM 2025 Fundamentals of Communication 3

ECON 2100

or

SRVL 1020

Principles of Macroeconomics

or

Introduction to Service-Learning

 3
Spring Semester
CITC 2337 Active Directory 3
CITC 2399 Co-op Internship I 3
CITC 1317 Introduction to Scripting Languages 3
CITC 2367 Cloud Essentials  3
CPED 1012 Soft Skills in the Workplace 1
BUSN 2385 Project Design and Management 3

 

 

What is Systems Administration and Management Certificate?

What are my options to pay for this degree?

  • Apply for financial aid at www.FAFSA.gov
  • A student is encouraged to apply early for financial aid. He/she must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the FAFSA Renewal Application as soon as possible after October 1 to ensure that the Financial Aid Office receives the Institutional Student Information Record and other documents prior to the priority deadline. July 1st is the priority deadline for applying for the fall semester and December 1st for the spring semester.

Program Schedule

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Summer Schedule
CITC 1320 A+ Hardware & Software 3
CITC 1302 Introduction to Networking 3
Fall Semester
CITC 1301 Introduction to Programming and Logic 3
CITC 2326 Network Security 3
CITC 2320 Windows Server Administration 3
Spring Semester
CITC 1330 Microsoft Desktop Operating Systems 3
CITC 2367 Cloud Essentials  3

 

Your Skills. Your Future.

What is Network Systems Design Certificate?

Network Systems Design Technical Certificate is for those students pursuing employment in the computer service industry. The curriculum is designed to provide a student with the background knowledge of hardware, software and technical skills required to install and maintain computer networks and systems.

This program prepares the student for industry-recognized certification(s). These specific industry-recognized certifications are a leading factor in the successful employment of information technology personnel. The candidates that successfully complete each of these certifications and enter the workforce will be prepared to design and implement a network infrastructure for business solutions based on the Microsoft and CompTIA standards.  The industry-recognized certifications associated with each of these courses prepare the student for both Microsoft and CompTIA exams. The student should be advised that the completion of these courses only prepares them to take each of the associated industry certification exams and does NOT certify them.  It is the student’s responsibility to register and successfully pass each exam. This is an embedded certificate that applies toward the A.A.S. in Computer Information Technology.

What will I learn?

Upon completion of this program, Students will be able to do the following:


  1. Utilize diverse disciplines to enhance communication, research, business and technology skills in the workplace.
  2. Develop effective problem-management and decision-making skills.
  3. Demonstrate various networking media and connections to explain features and capabilities of networking software.
Demonstrate skill and knowledge in preparation for industry-recognized certification examinations.

What are my options at Cleveland State Community College?

Cleveland State Community College Program Options:

  • Network Systems Design Technical Certificate
    • Complete your certificate in less than one year
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  • Computer Information Technology Associate of Applied Science (AAS)
    • Two-year career degree

What are my options to pay for this degree?

  • Apply for financial aid at www.FAFSA.gov
  • A student is encouraged to apply early for financial aid. He/she must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the FAFSA Renewal Application as soon as possible after October 1 to ensure that the Financial Aid Office receives the Institutional Student Information Record and other documents prior to the priority deadline. July 1st is the priority deadline for applying for the fall semester and December 1st for the spring semester.

Program Schedule

Download the Program Schedule as a PDF


Fall Semester

CITC 2326

Network Security

3

CITC 1302

Introduction to Networking

3

CITC 1321

A+ Hardware

3

CITC 1322

A+ Software

3

Fall Semester Milestones
  • There are no learning support requirements with the Networks Systems Design Technical Certificate.
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  • Compete CITC 1321, and CITC 1322 with a minimum grade of C. These courses are required as prerequisites to most future CIS/CIT/CITC courses.
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  • FINANCIAL AID ALERT-If you plan to receive aid, the priority deadline to apply or renew your FAFSA and submit any requested documentation is July 1. Please consult a financial aid specialist and the business office prior to the start of classes to check on fees/expenses and to ensure that you are in good standing.
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  • Work with your advisor to discuss spring registration. Remember, advising is key to success!
  • Many classes are semester specific and are not offered every semester. Make sure you are registering for those classes during the semesters they are offered.

Spring Semester

CITC 2337

Active Directory

3

CITC 1330

Microsoft Desktop Operating Systems

3

CITC 2320

Windows Server Administration 

3

Spring Semester Milestones
  • Completion of all CIS/CIT/CITC with a grade of C or higher is required.
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  • Many classes are semester specific and are not offered every semester. Make sure you are registering for those classes during the semesters they are offered.
  •  
  • FINANCIAL AID ALERT-Please consult a financial aid specialist and the business office prior to the start of classes to check on fees/expenses and to ensure that you are in good standing. If this is your first term of enrollment and you plan to receive aid, the priority deadline to apply or renew your FAFSA and submit any requested documentation is December 1.
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  • Congratulations!  After you complete these courses and maintain an overall 2.0 GPA, you will complete your one year certificate.  Apply to graduate with your certificate by completing the online Intent to Graduate form under the Graduation Tab within Registration Tools & Forms on CougarNet.
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  • Work with your advisor to discuss continuing on to complete your A.A.S. Degree.Consider continuing on to complete your Associate of Applied Science Degree in Computer Information Technology.  Courses taken for your certificate will apply to the AAS degree!

CSCC's Advanced Technologies A.A.S. Programs are:

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