To learn more, visit: https://www.morainepark.edu/academics/programs/information-technology-cybersecurity-specialist/
Program Number: 10-151-2
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Campus: Fond du Lac, West Bend, Online
This program is eligible for financial aid
Become an expert in internet security and enter a complex and quickly-growing career field with the Information Technology - Cybersecurity Specialist program.
Cyberattacks are the fastest-growing crime in the U.S., and the complexity of these attacks is alarming. In response, organizations require internal resources to prevent these threats. The Information Technology - Cybersecurity Specialist program prepares students to work as cybersecurity specialists, whose main responsibility is to protect an organization's computer network and systems. They are also skilled at maintaining system security to prevent cyberattacks.
Graduates will protect data confidentiality, integrity and availability while learning ways to implement security mechanisms. Emphasis is placed on vigilant security awareness, identifying network threats and deploying appropriate incident responses. Curriculum is aligned with industry recognized standards and prepares students for certification in IT security.
With an additional 18 credits, students can earn both the Information Technology - Cybersecurity Specialist and Information Technology - Network Specialist Associate of Applied Science degrees in only five terms (just under two and a half years). Students should follow the Dual Degree Information Technology - Cybersecurity Specialist and Information Technology - Network Specialist program guide.
With an additional 27 credits, students can earn the Information Technology - Cybersecurity Specialist, Information Technology - Network Specialist and Information Technology – Technical Support Specialist Associate of Applied Science degrees in only six terms (three degrees within three years!). Students should follow the Triple Degree Information Technology - Cybersecurity Specialist, Information Technology - Network Specialist and Information Technology – Technical Support Specialist program guide.
Earn credits at MPTC and transfer to a four-year college to earn your bachelor’s degree.
Visit the Transfer to a Four-Year College page for more information on credit transfer agreements between Moraine Park and four-year colleges, both public and private.
Standard Admissions steps details
Earn college credit outside the classroom through Moraine Park’s Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) opportunities. Credit opportunities are available for:
Visit MPTC’s Credit for Prior Learning page for more information.
Tuition
Occupational
Associate of Arts/Associate of Science
Online students are not charged out-of-state fees.
Student Fees
Please refer to Tuition & Fee Information for additional enrollment fee information.
Financial Aid is available for associate degree and technical diploma programs (those that are 2 semesters in length and typically with 28 credits or more). Processing can take 4-5 weeks after a student's completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is received. Visit the Financial Aid page to learn more.
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| 103-159 | Computer Literacy - Microsoft Office | 1 |
| 150-107 | IT Fundamentals 1 | 3 |
| 150-108 | IT Fundamentals 2 | 3 |
| 150-191 | Principles of Information Security | 3 |
| 150-192 | Network Security Fundamentals | 3 |
| 890-101 | College 101 | 2 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| 150-110 | Cloud Computing | 3 |
| 150-193 | Network Attacks and Firewalls | 3 |
| 150-194 | Network Defense and Countermeasures | 3 |
| 152-172 | Web Site Security | 3 |
| 801-136 | English Composition 1 | 3 |
| 809-166 | Introduction to Ethics: Theory and Application | 3 |
| Credits | 18 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| 150-120 | Microsoft Servers | 3 |
| 150-122 | Virtualization | 3 |
| 151-105 | Ethical Hacking | 3 |
| 154-128 | Scripting | 3 |
| 801-197 | Technical Reporting | 3 |
| Social Science Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 18 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| 150-115 | Emerging Innovations in Technology | 3 |
| 150-126 | Internet of Things | 3 |
| 151-110 | IT Cybersecurity Capstone | 3 |
| Mathematics Course | 3 | |
| Behavioral Science Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 66 | |
Print this page.
The PDF will include all information unique to this page.