Course Overview

The Jeremi College Associate of Applied Science in Cybersecurity is designed to prepare students for entering into an early career as a cybersecurity professional. This course combines Network+ and Security+ certification training and includes work-based learning to prepare students for real-world work in the field.

CompTIA Network + is a globally recognized industry sector certification that helps you to establish a career in IT. You will learn concepts like network services, physical connections, topologies and architecture, and cloud connectivity. You will gain skills in network implementation, operations, security, and troubleshooting.

Jeremi College AASC comprises 1740 clock hours spanning a duration of 2 years. This comprehensive curriculum equips students with the knowledge, skills, and industry certifications needed for a successful career in cybersecurity. The integration of CompTIA materials ensures alignment with industry standards and prepares students for certification exams, enhancing their marketability and employability in the cybersecurity field.

Jeremi College is a CompTIA Academy partner. The program provides you with valuable tools and resources to assist you and ensure your success in the certification exams as well as enhancing your career opportunities. According to CompTIA, upon completing the Associate of Applied Science in Cybersecurity course and attaining the certifications, candidates will be better prepared to assess the security posture of an enterprise environment, be a valuable team member that will help troubleshoot, problem-solve and understand a wide variety of issues. Graduates can work in a variety of job positions; Tier II IT Support Technician, Cybersecurity Analyst, IT Support Manager, Security Administrator, Systems Administrator.

According to US Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of information security analysts is projected to grow 32 percent from 2022 to 2032, much faster than the average for all occupations. About 16,800 openings for information security analysts are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire. It affirms that high demand is expected for information security analysts because cyberattacks have grown in frequency, and these analysts will be needed to create innovative solutions to prevent hackers from stealing critical information or creating problems for computer networks.