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Information and Network Technologies: Major in Systems Security (B)

IT_security_degree Degree level:

Bachelor's

 

The threat of cyber attacks has grown as robust as the computer industry.

The fundamental premise of systems security is that no network is truly secure. Attacks can be either intentional or unintentional. With a career in systems security, you’ll help protect important infrastructures, operating systems and networks. Westwood College is a Cisco® Networking Academy,* giving you the opportunity to prepare to become a Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA).** Together, this certification* and a degree from Westwood will prepare you for a successful career in the world of technology.  

PROGRAM FEATURES INCLUDE

  • more than 60% of core contact hours delivered via hands-on lab training
  • Cisco Networking Academy courses to prepare you for the Cisco Certified Network Association (CCNA) exam**
  • courses that prepare you for additional industry-standard certificates*, such as Microsoft® (workstation, server, active directory and infrastructure) and CompTIA A+**
  • courses in the design and evaluation of secure computer networks and security strategies

Program names, course topics and outcomes may vary by location. Please see the catalog for the campus location of your choice to review full program details.

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  • Our fast-track approach can help you earn your bachelor’s degree in as little as 3 years.


* Westwood College - Online Campus is not a Cisco Networking Academy.
**
Westwood prepares graduates for certification.  Graduates wishing to attain certification must take and pass any applicable tests/exams.

 
 

Information and Network Technologies: Major in Systems Security Course Information

An information and network technologies: major in systems security degree opens up a world of possibilities. Course topics include:

  • Internet Security
  • Network Security
  • Network Essentials
 

Course breakdown

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Locations offering the bachelor's degree in
Information and Network Technologies: Major in Systems Security*

California
Los Angeles - Los Angeles, CA
South Bay - Torrance, CA

Georgia
Atlanta Midtown - Atlanta, GA
Atlanta Northlake - Atlanta, GA

Illinois
Chicago Loop - Chicago, IL
DuPage - Woodbridge, IL
O'Hare Airport - Chicago, IL
River Oaks - Calumet City, IL

Virginia
Annandale - Annandale, VA
Arlington Ballston - Arlington, VA

Locations offering this bachelor's degree as
Information Technology: Major in Systems Security

California
Anaheim - Anaheim, CA
Inland Empire - Upland, CA

Colorado
Denver North - Denver, CO
Denver South - Denver, CO

Program names, course topics and outcomes may vary by location. Please see the catalog for the campus location of your choice to review full program details.

*Not all programs are offered every term.  Check with the campus of interest for current program offerings. 

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Our graduates receive hands-on, career-focused training. Don't wait another day; start transforming your life into the one you've always wanted.
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Did You Know?

  • Our fast-track approach can help you earn your bachelor’s degree in as little as 3 years.

 

 
 

Where could your Information and Network Technologies: Major in Systems Security degree take you?

Our information and network technologies: major in systems security program provides the educational background and hands-on experience necessary to successfully begin a career in systems security. Our faculty of Cisco-Certified professionals who work in their fields will provide you with the knowledge, training and insight that you’ll use in your career.Take a look at a few of the career paths our graduates have taken with a bachelor’s degree in information and network technologies: major in systems security from Westwood College.*

     IT Security Manager

     Security Practice Manager

     Server Manager

     Cisco Network Engineer**

 

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Our graduates receive hands-on, career-focused training. Don't wait another day; start transforming your life into the one you've always wanted.
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Did You Know?

  • Our fast-track approach can help you earn your bachelor’s degree in as little as 3 years.

* Graduates without experience in the field will likely start in entry-level positions. Position titles and responsibilities may vary by hiring company.
** Westwood prepares graduates for certification. Graduates wishing to attain certification must take and pass any applicable test/exams.

 
 

Westwood has prepared our information systems security graduates for careers with employers such as:*

 

CH2M Hill Kaiser Permanente
First Data Corporation Lockheed Martin
GB Protect, Inc. Microsoft Corporation
Hewitt Associates Prescient Solutions
IBM Roomlinx

 

*Westwood College must track the initial employers of its graduates for regulatory and accreditation purposes. This list is taken from a compilation of employers of Westwood College graduates from each region from January 2009 to December 2010. This is not intended to represent an endorsement of Westwood College by the listed employers.

 

 

 
 

Information and Network Technologies: Major in Systems Security Occupation Disclosures

The Department of Education lists the following occupations as potential careers for graduates of this program:*

13-1199.02 Security Management Specialists
15-1061 Database Administrators
15-1071.01 Computer Security Specialists
15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts

Additional information is available by visiting www.onetonline.org and entering the six-digit Standard Occupational Code (SOC) in the Occupation Search Area.

*This list is based on Department of Education standards. Actual entry-level jobs for graduates in this program may vary from this list. The job code data was pulled from IPEDS CIP-SOC crosswalk as of 4/22/2011. Although the Department of Education requires all job titles to be listed, Westwood College has not found the program to prepare graduates for all the jobs listed.

 

General Program Disclosures

To learn more about the available programs, related graduation and placement rates, median loan debt and tuition and fees, select the document for your location of choice below.

CALIFORNIA

pdf_iconAnaheim Campus
pdf_iconInland Empire Campus
pdf_iconLos Angeles Campus
pdf_iconSouth Bay Campus

 COLORADO

pdf_iconDenver North Campus
pdf_iconDenver South Campus

GEORGIA

pdf_iconAtlanta Midtown Campus
pdf_iconAtlanta Northlake Campus

ILLINOIS

pdf_iconChicago Loop Campus
pdf_iconDuPage Campus
pdf_iconO'Hare Airport Campus
pdf_iconRiver Oaks Campus

TEXAS

pdf_iconDallas Campus
pdf_iconFort Worth Campus
pdf_iconHouston South Campus

VIRGINIA

pdf_iconAnnandale Campus
pdf_iconArlington Ballston Campus

 ONLINE LEARNING

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