Information Technology Training at Southwest
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Fast Track
Network Security |
The
Fast Track Network Security
Program is an accelerated workforce development program designed
to train participants as network security staff through course
immersion in core content customized to the training needs of the
industry. This unique program groups participants into cohorts and
offers 40 credits of specialized information technology networking
and security courses over a
50 week period in
a seven (7) week format. The seven (7) week format will
involve (2) courses being offered at the same time if two courses
are not pre-requisites. The cohort structure of Fast Track frees the
college and students from the traditional semester schedule and
allows the institution to launch cohorts as needed to meet workforce
demand.
All curriculum
for the Fast Track Network
Security Training Program will be offered online using a
combination of two technology platforms: Blackboard Learning
Management System and a Macromedia Video Conferencing Server.
Adobe Connect macromedia video
conferencing server has been used to offer several online course by
SwVCC faculty.
Currently, Blackboard (Bb) is also used to manage course
communication, assessment and grade book functions and to provide
links to multimedia lectures delivered via macromedia
videoconferencing servers.
Videoconferencing provides two critical functions: first, it allows
for real-time (synchronous) meetings between instructors and
students and can take the form of class lectures or one-on-one
tutoring. Second, Adobe, or other compatible technologies, also
allows for the creation of asynchronous learning objects or the
archiving of synchronous meetings so that students may access the
instructional material at anytime.
Podcasting has increased steadily in popularity as a means of
distributing audio and video for education and entertainment
purposes. As an augmentive measure to optimize the learning
experience and to enhance academic retention, the colleges will
utilize podcasting to reinforce lecture content and provide a study
resource for program participants. This powerful combination of
technology will allow the colleges to offer students maximum
flexibility without limiting one-on-one faculty involvement.
Unlike traditional training programs, the Fast Track Network
Security Program is an accelerated online workforce development
program tailored to the specific skill sets and employment needs of
the local information technology industry. This Career Studies
Certificate program offers an accelerated, content-specific training
program leading to certification (s) with employment opportunities.
Certifications include CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+ and
Microsoft Certified System Administrator (MCSA). The Network
Security Career Studies Certificate is an excellent add-on to an
Associate of Applied Science degree in Information System Technology
or an add-on to a Bachelor’s degree, providing the perspective
student with additional complimentary skill sets.
Targeted Students:
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Have previously
completed a degree (2 year or 4 year)
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Have good basic
computer skills (Should not be a student’s first experience
with a computer)
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Highly
motivated
Fast Track
Courses:
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ITN 101 Introduction to Networking Concepts (3 Credits)
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ITN 115 Windows Server (3 Credits)
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ITN 116 Network Infrastructure Implementation, Management &
Maintenance (4 Credits)
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ITN 118 Active Directory (4 Credits)
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ITN 260 Network Security Basics (4 Credits)
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ITN 267 Legal Topics in Network Security (4 Credits)
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ITN 275 Incident Response and Computer Forensics (4 Credits)
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ITN 261 Network Attacks, Computer Crime and Hacking (4 Credits)
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ITN 262 Network Communication, Security and Authentication (4
Credits)
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ITN 263 Internet/Intranet Firewalls and e-Commerce Security (3
Credits)
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ITN 266 Network Security Layers (3 Credits)
Other
Information:
For Additional
Information Contact:
James Dye, Associate Professor,
james.dye@sw.edu, (276) 964-7284
Sandy Stephenson,
Professor,
sandy.stephenson@sw.edu, (276) 964-7272
Dr. Barbara Fuller, Business Division Interim Dean,
barbara.fuller@sw.edu, (276) 964-7278 |
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