Printed : 12 / 14 / 2021 Academic Year 2022-2023
Program Code 101512
Cybersecurity careers are at the forefront of information technology . IT security professionals are needed to prevent hackers from stealing vital data and to protect computer operations . Cybersecurity technologists are responsible for network security infrastructure , security application software , and security monitoring . Typical career opportunities in this �eld range from �rewall administrators to intrusion detection administrators to security technology consultants . Responsibilities can include �rewall administration , network security con�guration and support , and security monitoring – all focused on developing and maintaining a secure network . Graduates of this associate degree are also prepared to pursue mainstream vendor certi�cations with additional study .
Curriculum : Students following the study plan below will complete the Cybersecurity Associate Degree in the number of semesters shown .
First Semester
10-107-107 Intro to IT 10-150-163 IT : Network : Cisco 1 10-150-177 IT : Network : Network Essentials 10-154-150 IT : Support : Hardware-Intro 10-804-133 Math & Logic 10-801-136 English Composition 1 10-890-101 College 101 Semester Total
1 3 2 3 3 3 1
16.00
This program is offered at : Green Bay �
Apply at www . nwtc . edu / apply Submit high school , GED , or HSED transcripts and college transcripts ( if applicable ) to transcripts @ nwtc . edu
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Select from among these two and three credit courses : 10-152-173 , IT : Program : Part 1 ( C #)
With 50 % Employed in Field
All credits from the following certi�cate ( s ) apply toward this associate degree :
611504 , Networking Pathway Certi�cate
Second Semester
10-150-168 IT : Network : Cisco 2 10-150-153 IT : Network : Linux 10-150-165 IT : Network : Microsoft Server 1 10-150-191 Intro to PowerShell 10-809-198 Intro to Psychology 10-809-172 Intro to Diversity Studies 10-105-101 Career Planning Semester Total
Third Semester
10-150-178 IT : Network : Cisco 3 10-150-185 IT : Network : Virtualization 1 10-150-187 IT : Network : Microsoft Server 2 10-150-192 IT : Network : PowerShell 10-150-148 Compliance Fundamentals 10-801-196 Oral / Interpersonal Comm 10-809-195 Economics 10-105-103 Career Preparation Semester Total
Fourth Semester
10-150-159 Linux Security Fundamentals 10-150-176 Cisco Security Fundamentals 10-150-149 Network Monitoring 10-150-147 Microsoft Security Fundamental 10-150-145 IT : Network : Security Fund 10-150-170 IT : Network : Capstone 10-150-199 IT : Network : Career Experience Semester Total
3 3 3 1 3 3 1
17.00
2 2 3 2 1 3 3 1
17.00
2 2 2 2 3 2 2
15.00
10-152-163 , IT : Program : Visual Basic 10-150-178 , IT : Network : Cisco 3 10-150-187 , IT : Network : Microsoft Server 2 10-150-158 , IT : Network : Linux 2
Total Credits
Curriculum Note : The credit for 10-890-101 , College 101 , is an Institutional Requirement for graduation . Consequently , it is not part of the program credit requirements .
65.00
10-150-184 , IT : Network : Virtualization 2
Install network hardware including interface cards and cabling Create effective user environments using Microsoft and UNIX / LINUX operating systems Install and con�gure network and desktop operating system software
94