Program Start Date: Fall term or Spring term
Minimum Program Length: 84 academic weeks; 6 terms, day or evening; 70 credits
Program ID: AAS.CT-NC
Curriculum Code: 35104
Program Description
The Computer Technology - Networking/Cybersecurity program prepares students to design, implement, and secure modern network infrastructures. Students develop skills in network administration, cybersecurity defense, and digital investigation to support organizations in protecting critical information systems.
Practical Experience
Students gain hands-on experience through labs that simulate real-world networking and cybersecurity environments, including system configuration, network defense, and threat detection. Coursework prepares students for industry certifications such as Cisco’s CCNA, CompTIA, and other cybersecurity credentials.
Professional Opportunities
Entry-level network technician, cybersecurity analyst, systems administrator, and IT support specialist.
Unique Aspects
Spartanburg Community College is designated as a National Security Agency (NSA) National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD). Students benefit from hands-on learning, industry-aligned curriculum, and opportunities to participate in cybersecurity activities such as the CyberChasers student organization and applied cybersecurity projects. SCC is developing a student-run Security Operations Center (SOC) that will provide students with real-world cybersecurity monitoring and incident response experience.
EEDA Career Cluster:
Information Technology
Program Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to:
- Install, operate, diagnose, and repair problems with computer hardware and operating systems.
- Create business-related reports, spreadsheets, diagrams, and databases.
- Configure and diagnose a secure home/small office network.
- Design and develop basic programs and or interactive apps with an object-oriented programming language.
- Configure and diagnose networks and sub-networks consisting of PCs, switches, and routers.
- Monitor, detect, investigate, analyze, and respond to security incidents.
- Communicate effectively, collaborate with diverse teams, and exhibit professionalism in interactions.
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