IT Cybersecurity

  • Credits: 60
  • Degree Type: A.A.S.
  • Campus: East Grand Forks

The program offers students both theory and hands-on training in computer equipment servicing, networking, and Cybersecurity.

Program Description

The program offers students both theory and hands-on training in computer equipment servicing, networking and Cybersecurity. Computer skills development covers the hardware and software systems of current computer technology. Networking skills include switching, routing, server operating systems, directory services. Cybersecurity skills include network auditing, defense, planning, and forensics. Many classes are built around specific industry certifications.

The program prepares graduates for immediate entry-level employment in any size company utilizing computer technology. Graduates adding industry certification such as A+, Network+, Security+, Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), and Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+), etc. have an advantage. the program provides students with the foundation required to build a rewarding career in the continually expanding field of computer networking and cybersecurity.

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Program Course Listings

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Required Courses
Course # Course Name Credit(s)
CPTR 1132 Microcomputer Maintenance 3
CPTR 1136 Networking I 4
CPTR 1147 Networking II 4
CPTR 1148 Micro Operating Systems 3
CPTR 1171 Fund of Network Security 3
CPTR 2101 Ethical Hacking 3
CPTR 2121 Network Defense 3
CPTR 2214 Network Operating Sys 3
CPTR 2231 Unix/Linux 3
CPTR 2241 Cybersecurity Analysis 3
CPTR 2249 Cybersecurity Policy 3
CPTR 2252 Micro Systems Project 3
CRLT 2103 Job Seeking/Keeping 1
ENGL 1111 Composition I 3
MATH 1110 College Algebra 3
PHIL 1102 Intro to Ethics 3
SPCH 1101 Intro to Public Speaking 3
  G5: History/Social Elec ( *See Elective Options Listed Below ) 3
  Program Electives ( *See Elective Course Options Listed Below ) 6
TOTAL CREDITS: 60
 

Program Elective Course Options

For this particular pathway, NCTC recommends a student explore further coursework in the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum areas listed below. Need help? Schedule an appointment with a Northland Academic Advisor for assistance in selecting courses.
Course # Course Name Credits
ACCT 1100 Prin of Bookkeeping 3
ACCT 1124 Spreadsheet Concepts 3
ADMS 1116 Business Communications 3
BUSN 2210 Prin of Management 3
BUSN 2218 Legal Environment Busn 3
CPTR 1104 Intro to Computer Tech 3
CPTR 1106 Microcomputer Databases 3
CPTR 1110 Visual Basic Programming 3
CPTR 1128 Help Desk Concepts 3
CPTR 1500 Intro Web Concepts 3
CPTR 2226 Networking III 3
CPTR 2227 Networking IV 3
CPTR 2242 Java Programming 3
CPTR 2294 Internship 3
MKTG 2201 Prin of Sales 3
MKTG 2205 Prin of Retailing 3
MKTG 2306 Small Business Mgmt 3
G5: History/Social Science Electives
ECON 1110 Prin of Economics 3
PSYC 1105 Intro to Psychology 3
SOCI 1101 Intro to Sociology 3

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Program Specific Requirements

Students achieving assessment scores below the established minimums must register and successfully complete (with a grade of C or better) the required developmental courses in order to meet graduation requirements.

The college minimum scores for the Next Generation Accuplacer Assessment test are as follows:
Reading: 250
Advanced Algebra Functions: 250

All required courses for the program must be completed with a grade of C or better.

Note: Some programs may require assessment scores that exceed the college minimum in the areas of Arithmetic & Elementary Algebra.

Program Accreditation

Northland Community & Technical College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

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Program Faculty

  • Don Campbell
  • Computer & Network Technology Instructor
  • Campus: East Grand Forks
  • Tel: (218) 793-2571
  • Toll Free: 1.800.959.6282
  • Donald Fischer
  • Computer & Network Technology Instructor
  • Campus: East Grand Forks
  • Tel: (218) 793-2580
  • Toll Free: 1.800.959.6282
  • Mark Meuleners
  • Computer Instructor
  • Campus: East Grand Forks
  • Tel: (218) 793-2464
  • Toll Free: 1.800.959.6282