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IT-Cybersecurity & Network Administration

  • Associate Degree
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Program Number: 

101512

Program Credits: 

65.00

Estimated Total Cost: 

$10,669.75

Typical Start: 

Fall
Financial Aid Eligible

Western's IT-Cybersecurity and Network Administration program provides you with the skills required to maintain a secure operating system along with the expertise to design, install, and manage the integrity of a computer network infrastructure. Equipment and technology used in this program includes firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems, anomaly identification systems, cloud computing, and associated physical security technologies. Coursework covers the most popular business class operating systems such as Microsoft Windows (Server and Workstation), Linux, and UNIX-like systems. On the network administration side, we focus on how to configure routing and switching devices. You will work with real-world equipment to gain the extensive knowledge required to accurately configure networks to transmit signals across the globe.

IT-Cybersecurity & Network Administration 2021, 2022, & 2023 Graduation Employment Stats

Graduates37
Graduates Responding7
Employed in Related Occupation5
Employed in Non-related Occupations1
Seeking Employment0
Continuing Education0
Not in Labor Market1

Salary Data - Related Employment

Part TimeFull Time
Responding05
Average Hours Per Week40
Average Hourly Wage$22.00
Hourly Wage Range$22.00
Average Annual Salary$59,500

Respondents in Related Occupations

  • Desktop Support Technician I, SR. Systems Security Engineer, Systems Administrator, Network and Security Administrator, IT Analyst

Career Opportunities

Bench Technician
Network Specialist
IT Support Specialist
System Imaging Technician
Information Security Analyst
Network Systems Administrator
Network Security Technician
Systems Engineer
Data Security Analyst
Owner: Self Employed IT Analyst

Program Outcomes

  • Identify security strategies
  • Implement secure infrastructures
  • Conduct security testing
  • Analyze security data
  • Mitigate risk
  • Develop security documentation

Admission Requirements:

College Requirements

Application: 

Yes

Application Fee: 

$30 Application Fee

Software and Technology

This program requires specific software and technology to complete classwork. Click here to see the list of items you will need for your courses [1].

If you do not have access to the items listed for your program, or if the items you have do not meet the requirements, resources may be available. Submit a Student Resource Request using our online form [2].

Internet access is required to access student accounts from off campus. The Learning Commons can provide information on free, off-campus Wi-Fi spots. Contact them at LearningCommons@westerntc.edu [3] or call 608-785-9198.

For additional specifications, please review Technology and Software Recommendations for Most Classes [4] on Western’s IT Knowledgebase.

Career Pathways: 

IT-Cybersecurity & Network Administration

Prior Learning: 

Previous education and work experience could qualify for Credit for Prior Learning, saving you time and money. Find out more [5] about what may apply to this program.

Technical Diploma: 

IT-Network Technician

Associate Degree: 

IT-Cybersecurity & Network Administration

Courses

Western offers most courses in a 7-week format, but course length can vary. There are two 7-week sessions in each term, so courses listed below may not be taken at the same time. See www.westerntc.edu/7-weeks [6] for more information.

This course list gives you an idea of what coursework will be required but is not the official list. Current students should use the MyWestern [7] self-service portal for academic planning.

First Term

Cisco 1: Networking Fund
Course Number: 10150110
Credits: 3.00
Introduction to Cybersecurity
Course Number: 10151100
Credits: 1.00
IT Exploration
Course Number: 10154103
Credits: 3.00
IT Hardware/Software Fund
Course Number: 10150101
Credits: 3.00
Quantitative Reasoning
Course Number: 10804135
Credits: 3.00
Strengths Seminar
Course Number: 10890106
Credits: 1.00

Second Term

Cisco 2: Switching & Routing Technology
Course Number: 10150120
Credits: 3.00
Cybersecurity Essentials
Course Number: 10151101
Credits: 2.00
Intro to Ethics: Theory & App
Course Number: 10809166
Credits: 3.00
Linux Administration
Course Number: 10150137
Credits: 3.00
Windows Server Admin 1
Course Number: 10150192
Credits: 3.00

Third Term

Cybersecurity Operations
Course Number: 10151110
Credits: 3.00
Technical Reporting
Course Number: 10801197
Credits: 3.00
Windows PowerShell Scripting
Course Number: 10154110
Credits: 3.00
Windows Server Admin 2
Course Number: 10150194
Credits: 3.00

Fourth Term

Database Server Administration
Course Number: 10154145
Credits: 3.00
IT Field Study
Course Number: 10154180
Credits: 1.00
Network Security 1
Course Number: 10150118
Credits: 3.00
Oral/Interpersonal Comm
Course Number: 10801196
Credits: 3.00
Wireless and Mobile Security
Course Number: 10151115
Credits: 3.00

Fifth Term

Intro to Psychology
Course Number: 10809198
Credits: 3.00
Network Security 2
Course Number: 10150119
Credits: 3.00
Network Service and Support
Course Number: 10150198
Credits: 3.00
Virtualization and Cloud Security
Course Number: 10150146
Credits: 3.00

Western Technical College
400 7th Street North
La Crosse, Wisconsin
54601

608-785-9200
800-322-9982


Links
[1] https://www.westerntc.edu/sites/default/files/programs/documents/Technology_Requirements.pdf
[2] https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=DniDXv9HckGZ5BpZ1xtAINzEPDqm29RGnADqdoibRwxUM0ZIV0tLRE1OS0NaOTY5U01aOFNVNDdVUS4u
[3] mailto:LearningCommons@westerntc.edu
[4] https://kb.westerntc.edu/112380
[5] https://www.westerntc.edu/credit-prior-learning
[6] https://www.westerntc.edu/7-weeks
[7] https://mywestern.westerntc.edu/