Network Systems Technology, Associate of Science - Network Security/Cybersecurity
Career Pathway: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math
Location(s): Courses for this program are offered at all BC locations. This program is also offered fully online.
Program Entrance Requirements: HS Diploma or GED
Program Description: The Network Systems Technology – Network Security / Cybersecurity Associate in Science degree, offered at the A. Hugh Adams Central Campus, prepares students for employment opportunities as Information Security Analysts. It is designed for students seeking the skills set needed to be successful in their careers as Computer and Information Systems Managers, Computer Network Architects, and Computer Systems Analysts.
| Course | Title | Credits | 6337 | 6338 | 6341 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENC1101 | COMPOSITION I | 3.00 | |||
| CGS1060C | COMPUTER AND INTERNET LITERACY | 3.00 | X | X | |
| GE Course | General Education Speech | 3.00 | |||
| CTS1133C | A+ COMPREHENSIVE | 4.00 | X | X | X |
| CTS1134C | NETWORK+ | 4.00 | X | X | |
| GE Course | General Education Mathematics Core | 3.00 | |||
| CIS1513C | PROJECT MANAGEMENT | 4.00 | X | X | |
| CTS2120C | SECURITY+ | 4.00 | X | ||
| CTS1661C | CISCO CCNA1 | 4.00 | |||
| GE Course | General Education Humanities Core | 3.00 | |||
| CNT2111C | CISCO CCNA2 | 4.00 | |||
| CNT2112C | CISCO CCNA3 | 4.00 | |||
| CTS2126C | PENTEST+ | 4.00 | X | ||
| GE Course | General Education Natural Science Core | 3.00 | |||
| CET2688C | SYSTEM SECURITY PRACTITIONER (SSCP) | 4.00 | X | ||
| AMH2020 | HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES SINCE 1877 | 3.00 | |||
| or POS2041 | NATIONAL GOVERNMENT | ||||
| Elective | Math or Internship or IT Elective | 3.00 | X | X | X |
| Total Credits | 60 | 18 | 27 | 30 | |
Notes: Students should complete all Core Computing Requirements before completing specialization courses.
Students may choose from the program electives beginning with CET, CIS, COP, CTS, CGS, or ISM.
In addition to the courses marked, students must also complete additional credits, as applicable, to earn the corresponding Technical Certificate(s) as indicated above, to achieve the Total Credits listed above.
Students who took MAC1105C should choose one 4-credit course and one 3-credit course from the Program Elective list below. Students who did not take MAC1105C should choose three 3-credit courses from the Program Elective list below.
See General Education course information here.
Students must satisfy the Digital Literacy requirement by testing out, completing a Credit for Prior Learning portfolio, or passing CGS1060C COMPUTER AND INTERNET LITERACY.
In accordance with Florida Statute and Florida Administrative Code, students may need to satisfy the Civic Literacy Graduation Requirement. Visit the Civic Literacy Graduation Requirement page at broward.edu/civic-literacy.
Students are strongly encouraged to meet with an advisor to create a personalized educational plan.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
CREDIT FOR PRIOR LEARNING
Accelerate your path to completion with these options:
- Credit by exam
- Earned industry certifications
- Prior Learning Assessment
- And much more...
RELATED INDUSTRY CERTIFICATIONS
Upon completing this program, graduates will be eligible to sit for the following industry certifications/licenses:
CompTIA A+ | Network+ | Security+ | CCNA | AWS Cloud Practitioner | AWS Cloud Solutions Architect | Project+ | SSCP
GET AN INTERNSHIP
After completing your first year of coursework make sure to visit Employment Solutions for internship opportunities and helpful tools like virtual job shadow, to help take your career to the next level!
MEDIAN WAGE AND JOB GROWTH OUTLOOK
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FUND YOUR EDUCATION
This program is Financial Aid eligible. Scholarships may be available.
Program Learning Outcomes
Graduates from this program will:
- Configure IPv4 and IPv6 addressing, including but not limited to: configuring IP options, subnetting, supernetting, alternative configuration.
- Demonstrate the ability to read a routing table.
- Summarize the properties of a project and classify project roles and responsibilities.
- Demonstrate the ability to install and configure DNS servers.
- Implement VLANs and trunking in a switched network.
- Demonstrate the ability to configure and manage LAN-based security.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENC1101 | COMPOSITION I | 3.00 |
| CGS1060C | COMPUTER AND INTERNET LITERACY | 3.00 |
| GE Course | General Education Speech | 3.00 |
| CTS1133C | A+ COMPREHENSIVE | 4.00 |
| CTS1134C | NETWORK+ | 4.00 |
| GE Course | General Education Mathematics Core | 3.00 |
| CIS1513C | PROJECT MANAGEMENT | 4.00 |
| CTS2120C | SECURITY+ | 4.00 |
| CTS1661C | CISCO CCNA1 | 4.00 |
| GE Course | General Education Humanities Core | 3.00 |
| CNT2111C | CISCO CCNA2 | 4.00 |
| CNT2112C | CISCO CCNA3 | 4.00 |
| CTS2126C | PENTEST+ | 4.00 |
| GE Course | General Education Natural Science Core | 3.00 |
| CET2688C | SYSTEM SECURITY PRACTITIONER (SSCP) | 4.00 |
| AMH2020 | HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES SINCE 1877 | 3.00 |
| or POS2041 | NATIONAL GOVERNMENT | |
| Elective | Math or Internship or IT Elective | 3.00 |
| Total Credits | 60 | |