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 |
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 |
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 |