IT Security Associate
The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in IT Security Associate program is designed to help to prepare students for a variety of industry-recognized information technology (IT) security certification exams as well as to provide practical hands-on skills for the work place. The program also includes fundamental knowledge and skills in system administration, network administration, IT management and compliance necessary to inform the practices of IT security.
Details
Field of Interest
Computer and Information Technology
Degree Type
Certificate of Completion (CCL)
Academic Plan
IT Security Associate (CER)
Academic Plan Code
5826
Total credits required
22
Catalog Year
2024-2025
Effective Term
Fall 2024
Notes
Students must earn a grade of C or better for all courses required within the program.
Courses within any of the following prefixes must be taken within five (5) years prior to completion of the program to be applied toward this award: AIM, BPC, CIS, CLD, CNT, CSC, ITS, and MST.
What You'll Learn
- Demonstrate understanding of fundamental networking concepts including IP addressing and the TCP/IP protocol suite.
- Perform system administration activities.
- Demonstrate information technology management skills including compliance with industry and governmental standards and legal requirements.
- Explain the fundamental components, concepts and application of information security principles.
- Mitigate risks such as threats, attacks and vulnerabilities that impact the IT infrastructure using security tools and techniques.
- Analyze ethical considerations that arise from the implementation and use of information technology.
Career statistics
Successful completion of this certificate may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Arizona-based wages* for this certificate. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.
Computer and Information Systems Managers
$153,060 Show expanded career information for Computer and Information Systems Managers
Computer Network Architects
$118,810 Show expanded career information for Computer Network Architects
Computer Network Support Specialists
$62,540 Show expanded career information for Computer Network Support Specialists
Information Security Analysts
$108,640 Show expanded career information for Information Security Analysts
* Career and wage information provided by Pipeline AZ using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources. Sources
Course Sequence by Term
The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:
- Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Degree Progress Report Tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
- The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
- Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
- Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.
Part-time Sequence
Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.
Program Prerequisites
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIS105 | Survey of Computer Information Systems | CS | 3 |
Term 1
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIS111 | Ethics in Information Technology | 3 | |||
| CIS126DL | Linux Operating System | 3 | |||
| CNT140AB | Introduction to Networks | 4 |
Term 2
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIS250 | Management of Information Systems | 3 | |||
| CIS270 | Essentials of Network and Information Security | 3 | |||
| MST150++ | Any Microsoft Windows Operating System course | 3 |
Course Area Key
- CS = Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application
Disclaimer
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.
View MCCCD’s official curriculum documentation for additional details regarding the requirements of this award (https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm?id=183075).
At Maricopa, we strive to provide you with accurate and current information about our degree and certificate offerings. Due to the dynamic nature of the curriculum process, course and program information is subject to change. As a result, the course list associated with this degree or certificate on this site does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If you are interested in pursuing this degree or certificate, we encourage you to meet with an advisor to discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.