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

NameDepartmentPositionPhone
Eric BoboAVP Student SuccessStudent Success Coach(407) 582-2188
Jon SowellAVP Student SuccessStudent Success Coach(407) 582-1973


Faculty

NameDepartmentPosition
Jessica ChisholmCybersecurityProfessor, Network Eng Tech
Deymond HoyteCybersecurityProfessor, Network Eng Tech
Gerri RobertsCybersecurityAssistant Professor, Network Eng Tech
Wael YousifCybersecurityProfessor, Network Eng Tech

Adjuncts

NameDepartmentPosition
Gary AlvarezIT & Software DevelopmentPart-Time Faculty, Comp Prg A
Thomas BowerCybersecurityPart-Time Fac,Network Eng Tech
Alex CortesCybersecurityPart-Time Fac,Network Eng Tech
Maged DanielCybersecurityPart-Time Fac,Network Eng Tech
Jaime DowningCybersecurityAssistant Professor, Network Eng Tech
Michael DowningCybersecurityPart-Time Fac,Network Eng Tech
Yahia FawziCybersecurityPart-Time Fac,Network Eng Tech
Patrick LarabeeCybersecurityPart-Time Fac,Network Eng Tech
Brad MundtCybersecurityPart-Time Fac,Network Eng Tech
Luana SantosIT & Software DevelopmentPart-Time Faculty, Comp Prg A
Robert YoungCybersecurityPart-Time Fac,Network Eng Tech

Staff

NameDepartmentPositionPhone
A MelendezElectrical & Computer EngineeringLab Supervisor(407) 582-1983

 


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