Applied Cybersecurity
Program Details
Program Description:
Industry Certification: CompTIA Security+, Certified Internet Web (CIW) Web Security Associate.
Train to be: Information Security Analyst, Network Security Analyst.
This program is offered in the traditional format where the student is physically in the classroom each school day, and a hybrid format where the student attends the class physically in the classroom for at least 51% of the time and the remaining time the student attends the class online. This program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and cybersecurity-related careers in the Information Technology career cluster; provides technical skill proficiency, and includes competency-based applied learning that contributes to the academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general employability skills, technical skills, and occupation-specific skills, and knowledge of all aspects of cybersecurity.
The content includes but is not limited to foundational knowledge and skills in computer and network security, security vulnerabilities, attack mechanisms and techniques, intrusion detection and prevention, cryptographic systems, system hardening, risk identification, incidence response, penetration testing, key management, access control, recovery and a specialized course focused on web security.
Articulation: May be available toward credits at Florida public colleges/universities.
Speak with a career counselor for more information.
Job Placement Assistance: Maybe eligible for assistance through CareerSource Suncoast.
Start Date:
August, January
Times:
Full-time (day) : Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
For more information contact Terri Parrish: 941.751.7900 x 46033,
Email: parrishm@manateeschools.net
Location:
MTC Main Campus, 6305 State Road 70 East, Bradenton, FL 34203
1. Apply to MTC at https://www.manateetech.edu/apply-now/. Submit your application to access your “To-Do List.” You are not accepted into the program after applying, you must complete your do list.
2. View the Main Campus Virtual Information Session handout: Click Here (PDF, 1.5MB)
3. View the Main Campus Virtual Information Session video: Click Here (YouTube video)
4. Complete your “To-Do List” at https://www.MTCdashboard.net.
Note: The Basic Skills Assessment must be taken within 6 weeks of your admit date unless exemption criteria have been documented per State Statute. For exemption information, see the Student Handbook located here: https://www.manateetech.edu/students/quick-docs/
For more information contact Terri Parrish: 941.751.7900 x 46033,
Email parrishm@manateeschools.net
Program #Y100300 CIP# 0511100302
*Estimated Tuition, Lab, and Fees (includes administrative fee)
$3,268.00
Additional Fees Due Prior to Pre-Admittance
Application Fee
$45.00
Bookstore
Textbook(s)*
$418.67
Uniform*
$27.00
*Estimated Total Cost of Program
$3,758.00
*Prices are subject to change
Financial aid available depending on student’s eligibility.
All pre-admission fees are non-refundable and not covered by Financial Aid.
Prices are subject to change.
Annual fees (charged each academic year from July 1—June 30).
Estimated textbook list and pricing:
Textbook estimate. Current book list and prices.
Tuition is $2.92 per hour for Florida residents. Tuition is $11.71 per hour for Non-Florida residents.
Visit MTC Financial Aid page for more information.
Florida Department of Education: Frameworks
Possible Careers and Outlook:
15-1299.05 Information Security Engineers
15-1212.00 Information Security Analysts
15-1151.00 Computer User Support Specialists
Download Applied Cybersecurity Program Details and Costs (PDF., 340KB)
Program Video
Testimonial Video
Program Facts
Job Placement Rate
71%
LENGTH
750 hrs (7 mos)
LOCATION
Main Campus
DELIVERY
On-Campus
Full-Time, Day
DUAL ENROLLMENT
Yes
Have Questions? Ready to Start Your Career?
Terri Parrish
Career Counselor
6305 State Road 70 East, Bradenton, FL 34203
Call 941.751.7900 x 46033
Email: parrishm@manateeschools.net