Interested in preventing, detecting and responding to cyber attacks, digital forensics investigation, and the legal and ethical issues associated with information security? The two-year associate in applied science degree in information technology and cyber security will let you take charge of your IT career.
By completing this program, you can earn up to four stackable certificates:
- Computer support certificate
- Computer technician certificate
- Network security certificate
- CISCO networking certificate
Embedded in these four certificates are six of 10 information and communication technology (ICT) courses accepted by multiple state universities as transfer credits.
After completing this degree, you can also take industry-based certifications including:
- CompTIA security
- CISCO security (CCNA security)
- Microsoft technology associate (MTA) security
- Fundamentals
- GIAC information security fundamentals (GISF)
- Certified information systems security professional (CISSP)
- And a wide range of other industry-based certifications.
Potential IT careers
Cyber security and IT career fields are growing rapidly and always changing. To keep your job skills current and updated, you'll need to get training, and learn new systems and techniques. Most information technology and security careers require both hard and soft skills. View more about potential careers, salaries and more.
Information technology manager
Systems administrator
Information technology security specialist
Database administrator
Network systems administrator
COURSE INFO
Class formats
Sandburg offers courses in a variety of formats to best fit your needs. Regardless of the format, make sure you have access to a reliable computer with high-speed internet. All courses use online resources and require you to access course information through mySandburg. The Galesburg and Carthage campuses have open computer labs for your use as a student.
Sample course schedule
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Sample cost estimate
Financial aid, grants & scholarships
Learn how you can take advantage of financial aid, grants and scholarships available to Sandburg students.
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act
The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) helps job seekers access employment, education, training, and support services to succeed in the labor market and to match employers with the skilled workers they need to compete in the global economy. Learn more, and complete this form to determine your eligibility.
Career and technical programs/courses follow our equal opportunity & non-discrimination statement. For more information, email the Title IX coordinator, or call 309.341.5258 or the ADA/504 coordinator at 309.341.5262.
SANDBURG TECH SQUAD
The Sandburg Tech Squad's mission is to actively participate and promote knowledge and skills within the information communication technology field throughout our club activities. Members work to become leaders and set examples for the community as professionals in valuing our lifelong learning process while helping and providing services to the whole campus community.
Advisor: Dr. Suvineetha Herath / 309.341.5269