Information Technology: Network Administration and Security

Note: Offered in men’s program only  

Interested in computers? Someone who works in Information Technology (IT) ensures that all the computers in a network are secure, connected and working properly. Your courses will teach you about installing and upgrading computer programs, fixing technical computer issues (troubleshooting), managing the users who have access to the computer network, and incorporating programs that will keep these computers secure.

After completing your associate’s degree, you’ll be prepared to continue your education at the bachelor’s level or begin working as a computer technician, consultant, or network administrator in the IT department of a company, school, office, or other institution.

Want to become qualified for a higher-paying, more advanced position in IT? After receiving your bachelor’s, you may also continue your education to earn a master’s degree in IT.  

CORE REQUIREMENTS
COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE CREDITS

LLEN 100, 101, 102, 220 or 221
or
JSLN 452, 453, 454, 455

Introduction to English Composition, English Comp I & II, Survey Modern Literature I or II
or
Intensive Talmud
3-12 
-
9
MATN 111, 120 or
ISMN 130
College Mathematics or Pre-Calculus 3
4
SPLN 101 Fundamentals of Speech 3
HIS 220, 221 Modern History 3
POL 101 American Politics 3
ICON 120 or MCON 140 or
ICON 102 + ICON 121
Fundamental Computers or Computer Concepts
or Survey of PC Application and 
Introduction to Computer Concepts (for non-Majors)
3 or 6
HISN 155, 156, or 262 or
Any JSHN, JSBN, JSLN, JSSN

Jewish History or
Yeshiva Credits

3
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS (minimum 37-39 credits including electives)
COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE CREDITS
ICON 130 + ICON 102 or
MCON 104 or
ICON 120
Computer Applications/Computer Concepts
Computing Theory & Applications for Computer Majors
Fundamentals of Computers with Microcomputer Applications
6
4
4
ICON 141 Introduction to Programming 3
ICON 147 Computer Hardware and System Security 3
ICON 156 Electronics for Computers and Data Communications 3
ICON 202 Networking Essentials 3
ICON 228 Advanced Computer Hardware and System Security 3
ICON 354 Local Area Network Concepts and Software 3
ICON 355 Advanced Local Area Network Architectures and Software 3
ICON_____ Three or Four Program Elective Courses 9 or 12
Elective Courses:
ICON 223 Wide Area Networks I  
ICON 245 UNIX Operating System  
ICON 260 Computer Architecture  
ICON 275 Advanced Internet Tools and Web Page Design  
ICON 343 Database Concepts and Design  
Recommended Courses by Semester:
Semester 1
ICON 120 Fundamentals of Computers with Microcomputer Applications  
ICON 147 Computer Hardware and System Security  
ICON 156 Electronics for Computers and Data Communications  
Semester 2
ICON 202 Networking Essentials  
ICON 228 Advanced Computer Hardware and System Security  
Semester 3
ICON 141 Introduction to Programming  
ICON 354 Local Area Network Concepts and Software  
ICON ___ Program Elective Course  
Semester 4
ICON 355 Advanced Local Area Network Architectures and Software  
ICON ___ Two Program Elective Courses