Cybersecurity and Network Engineering Technology

Associate in Science Degree

This program is designed to prepare students for careers in network engineering technology and IP communications. Graduates will be qualified for technical roles in network design, network infrastructure, network installation, network security and maintenance, inter-network communication and connectivity, network monitoring and administration, and cybersecurity incident response. This hands-on program includes several courses that are essential in preparing individuals for achieving the requirements to take the examinations of various industry certifications including:

  • CompTIA A +
  • CompTIA Network +
  • CompTIA Security +
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
  • Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP)
  • Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA)
  • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate-Security (CCNA-Security)
  • Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)
  • Certified Hacking Forensic Investigator (HFI)

Program Chair

Joan Alexander

Student Success Coach Team

NameDepartmentPosition
Eric BoboAVP Student SuccessStudent Success Coach
Jon SowellAVP Student SuccessStudent Success Coach


Faculty

NameDepartmentPosition
Jessica ChisholmCybersecurity & Network Eng TechProfessor, Network Engineering Technology
Deymond HoyteCybersecurity & Network Eng TechProfessor, Network Engineering Technology
Gerri RobertsCybersecurity & Network Eng TechAssistant Professor, Network Engineering Technology
Wael YousifCybersecurity & Network Eng TechProfessor, Network Engineering Technology

Adjuncts

NameDepartmentPosition
Gary AlvarezComputer IT Programming & AnalysisPart-Time Faculty, Cybersecurity and Network Engineering Technology
Thomas BowerCybersecurity & Network Eng TechPart-Time Faculty, Cybersecurity and Network Engineering Technology
Alex CortesCybersecurity & Network Eng TechPart-Time Faculty, Cybersecurity and Network Engineering Technology
Maged DanielCybersecurity & Network Eng TechPart-Time Faculty, Cybersecurity and Network Engineering Technology
Jaime DowningCybersecurity & Network Eng TechAssistant Professor, Network Engineering Technology
Michael DowningCybersecurity & Network Eng TechPart-Time Faculty, Cybersecurity and Network Engineering Technology
Yahia FawziCybersecurity & Network Eng TechPart-Time Faculty, Cybersecurity and Network Engineering Technology
Patrick LarabeeCybersecurity & Network Eng TechPart-Time Faculty, Cybersecurity and Network Engineering Technology
Brad MundtCybersecurity & Network Eng TechPart-Time Faculty, Cybersecurity and Network Engineering Technology
Luana SantosCybersecurity & Network Eng TechPart-Time Faculty, Cybersecurity and Network Engineering Technology
Robert YoungCybersecurity & Network Eng TechPart-Time Faculty, Cybersecurity and Network Engineering Technology

Staff

NameDepartmentPosition
A MelendezElec/Comp Semiconductor Eng TechLab Supervisor

 


Recognition

2023-2028: National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense

2012-2017: National Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance 2-Year Education

Department of Homeland Security
NSA Information Assurance Outreach
Center of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity
 

 Valencia College is designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance 2 Year Education for Academic Years 2012-2017.


Partners

    Microsoft IT Academy Program