Networking & Cybersecurity
Associate in Applied Sciences (AAS) - Specialization in Networking & Cybersecurity
About
TCC’s Networking & Cybersecurity program prepares students for careers in database administration, network administration and technical support with a focus on cybersecurity. Cybersecurity is essential to protecting our economy, businesses, government and private information.
The program includes technical core courses providing hands-on knowledge and skills in systems, data, networking and security concepts; and non-technical core courses related to business, project and team communication skills.
Advanced course work includes training in database management, Windows and Linux servers, networking, routing, security, and virtualization. This program also provides the foundation for many industry certifications through Microsoft, COMPTIA, CISCO, and Dell/EMC.
The program offers certificate pathways leading to the Associate in Applied Sciences (AAS) degree.
All program coursework must be completed with ‘C’ grades or higher to qualify for any certificates or degrees. The AAS degree prepares students to transition successfully into TCC's Advanced Networking & Data Security Bachelor's Program and select Bachelor’s degree programs at Washington State 4-year universities.
Degree Pathway
The AAS degree includes Help Desk and Technical Support certificates, and coursework in wireless networking, security, business, project management and communication. Students who complete the Associate of Applied Science degree will gain knowledge in networking, cybersecurity, and database management. These skills prepare students for a lucrative technology career and progression into our Advanced Networking & Data Security Bachelor of Applied Science degree.
Common Career Fields
- Database Administration
- Cybersecurity
- Help Desk/Technical Support
- Networking Administration
- Big Data
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Transfer Options
Our AAS degree is designed for seamless progression into our ANDS BAS Degree. However, if you so choose you do have the option to transfer to other institutions. There are currently several options to transfer to a Bachelors degree program with local colleges upon completion of the Networking and Cybersecurity Associate in Applied Sciences.
| University/College | Degree Program | Transfer Requirements |
| Western Governors University | BS in Information Technology | NCS AAS degree, no additional courses required |
| Seattle Pacific University | BS or BA in Professional Studies | MATH 107 or above and 65 credits of approved transfer courses in addition to completing the NCS AAS degree |
| Central Washington University - Des Moines | BAS in Information Technology and Administrative Management | MATH 107 or above and 65 credits of approved transfer courses in addition to completing the NCS AAS degree |
| Highline College | BAS in Cybersecurity and Forensics | MATH 107 or above in addition to completing the NCS AAS degree |
| Green River College | BAS in Information Technology | MATH 107 or above in addition to completing the NCS AAS degree |
| Bellevue College | BAS in Information Systems & Technology | MATH 107 or above in addition to completing the NCS AAS degree |
| Evergreen State College | BS in Computer Science | MATH 142 or above and 65 credits of approved transfer courses in addition to completing the NCS AAS degree |
| University of Washington Tacoma | BS in Information Technology | NCS courses are not accepted for transfer. You must complete the TCC AS in Computer Science to transfer. |
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