Our Associate’s Degree program is designed to provide a well-rounded education in IT, focusing on key areas that are crucial for a successful career. Students will delve into the intricacies of PC hardware, software, construction to networking, advanced networking concepts, career development, server installation and storage, server networking, server identity, introduction to networks, and routing.
At ICOHS College, we are committed to shaping the next generation of IT professionals. Join us in this transformative journey and equip yourself with the expertise needed to excel in the rapidly evolving world of Information Technology.
New Security Professional Class
Covering a range of topics from fundamental security principles to advanced threat mitigation strategies, students gain practical knowledge in identifying, analyzing, and safeguarding against cyber threats. Completion of the Security Professional course not only establishes students as knowledgeable professionals but positions them as indispensable assets in the rapidly expanding field of IT security.
Holistic IT Knowledge
Gain a well-rounded understanding of IT with courses that cover a spectrum of essential areas, from PC hardware and software to critical networking skills. Our curriculum is designed to ensure you have the foundational knowledge to thrive across various IT roles, making you versatile and adaptable in an ever-evolving field.
Server Expertise
Develop critical skills in server management with in-depth learning in server installation, storage, and identity management. From configuring servers to troubleshooting network issues, you’ll be prepared to handle core responsibilities that keep businesses running smoothly.
Networking Concepts
Master networking fundamentals, including LAN/WAN setups and TCP/IP protocols, through comprehensive courses that prepare you for CompTIA certifications. Our hands-on labs allow you to practice troubleshooting and configuring networks, making you a valuable asset to any IT team.
Career Development
ICOHS is dedicated to your career success. Our career development course provides tools for resume building, interview preparation, and networking to launch your IT career. We’re here to help you build a professional presence and land that first job with confidence.
Holistic IT Knowledge
Gain a well-rounded understanding of IT with courses that cover a spectrum of essential areas, from PC hardware and software to critical networking skills. Our curriculum is designed to ensure you have the foundational knowledge to thrive across various IT roles, making you versatile and adaptable in an ever-evolving field.
Server Expertise
Develop critical skills in server management with in-depth learning in server installation, storage, and identity management. From configuring servers to troubleshooting network issues, you’ll be prepared to handle core responsibilities that keep businesses running smoothly.
Networking Concepts
Master networking fundamentals, including LAN/WAN setups and TCP/IP protocols, through comprehensive courses that prepare you for CompTIA certifications. Our hands-on labs allow you to practice troubleshooting and configuring networks, making you a valuable asset to any IT team.
Career Development
ICOHS is dedicated to your career success. Our career development course provides tools for resume building, interview preparation, and networking to launch your IT career. We’re here to help you build a professional presence and land that first job with confidence.
ICOHS College’s Associate’s Degree program, with a specialization in Computer and Network Security, is tailored for individuals aspiring to pursue rewarding careers in the dynamic field of Information Technology. This program is ideal for:
The Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) credential validates your ability to manage and optimize advanced networks. The exam covers networking fundamentals, IP services, security fundamentals, automation, and programmability.
CompTIA Server+ is a global certification that validates the hands-on skills of IT professionals who install, manage and troubleshoot servers in data centers as well as on-premise and hybrid environments. CompTIA Server+ is the only certification that can ensure that IT professionals at the administrator level are able to perform their tasks in any environment because it is the only certification not restricted to a single platform.
Passing the CompTIA A+ exam demonstrates a core set of skills pertaining to information technology. CompTIA A+ certified professionals are proven problem solvers. They support today’s core technologies from security to cloud to data management and more. CompTIA A+ is the industry standard for launching IT careers into today’s digital world.
CompTIA Network+ tests your ability to securely establish, maintain and troubleshoot essential networks security. Unlike other vendor-specific networking certifications, CompTIA Network+ prepares candidates to support networks on any platform. CompTIA Network+ is the only certification that covers the specific skills that network professionals need.
CompTIA Security+ is the first security certification a candidate should earn. It establishes the core knowledge required of any cybersecurity role and provides a springboard to intermediate-level cybersecurity jobs. Security+ incorporates best practices in hands-on troubleshooting, ensuring candidates have practical security problem-solving skills.
Prerequisites: None
Students will learn computer components and specifications, how to troubleshoot PC Hardware problems and understand how to solve computer maintenance issues. This course is designed to prepare you to pass the CompTIA A+ Core 1 certification. The CompTIA A+ Certification is the preferred qualifying credential for technical support and IT operational roles.
Prerequisites: PC 101 or equivalent
Students will learn to install various operating systems, understand software concepts, such as, creating, managing, and troubleshooting virtual machines, while implementing various operating systems parameters in Microsoft and Linux environments. Students will learn how to troubleshoot software issues, understand operating system security postures, and understand how to solve computer software issues. This course is designed to prepare you to pass the CompTIA A+ Core 2 certification. The CompTIA A+ Certification is the preferred qualifying credential for technical support and IT operational roles
Prerequisites: PC 102 or equivalent
This course covers all the objectives of the CompTIA Network+ certification test. The topics of focus will include networking devices, media, media specifications, networking theory, troubleshooting, policies, basic security, network operations, TCP/IP protocols, and tools.
Prerequisites: NET 101 or equivalent
This course covers the second half of the objectives of the CompTIA Network + certification test. The topics of focus will include networking devices, media, media specifications, networking theory, troubleshooting, policies, basic security, network operations, TCP/IP protocols, and tools. This course will prepare students to take the CompTIA Network+ certification exam.
Prerequisites: None
Course objectives and coverage include introduction to career services, goal setting, advanced resume and cover letter, understanding the hiring process, networking and social media, job searching and the market, interview prep and salary worth, understanding how to answer common questions, mock interview and the follow up process.
Prerequisites: NET 102 or equivalent
This course teaches the skills required to be an entry-level computer and network security technician. Completion of this course identifies the student as a knowledgeable professional in the field of security, one of the fastest-growing fields in IT. Security threats are increasing in number and severity and the gap between the need for security professionals and qualified IT personnel is the largest of any IT specialty. Even in a troubled economy, most businesses plan to maintain or increase their investment in security.
Prerequisites: NET 102 or equivalent
This course can benefit you in two ways. If you intend to pass the CompTIA Server+ certification examination, this course can be a significant part of your preparation. But certification is not the only key to professional success in the field of server management. Today’s job market demands individuals with demonstrable skills, and the information and activities in this course can help you build your sysadmin skill set so that you can confidently perform your duties in any entry-level server administration role.
Prerequisites: SIS 101 or equivalent
This course can benefit you in two ways. If you intend to pass the CompTIA Server+ certification examination, this course can be a significant part of your preparation. But certification is not the only key to professional success in the field of server management. Today’s job market demands individuals with demonstrable skills, and the information and activities in this course can help you build your sysadmin skill set so that you can confidently perform your duties in any entry-level server administration role.
Prerequisites: SN 102 or equivalent
This course can benefit you in two ways. If you intend to pass the CompTIA Server+ certification examination, this course can be a significant part of your preparation. But certification is not the only key to professional success in the field of server management. Today’s job market demands
individuals with demonstrable skills, and the information and activities in this course can help you build your sysadmin skill set so that you can confidently perform your duties in any entry-level
Prerequisites: NET 102 or equivalent
This course teaches knowledge and skills related to network fundamentals, LAN switching technologies, routing technologies, infrastructure services, and infrastructure maintenance. is the course that develops the knowledge and abilities to achieve Cisco Certified Entry Network Technician (CCENT). The CCENT certification is a tangible first step in achieving other associate-level certifications. CCENT certified professionals have the knowledge and skill to install, operate, and troubleshoot a small enterprise branch network, including basic network security The Cisco certification validates the skills required for entry-level network support positions, the starting point for many successful careers in networking.
Prerequisites: RS 101 or equivalent
RS102 is the second of three courses that make up Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA). This course covers a breadth of topics, including: network fundamentals, network access, IP connectivity, IP services, security fundamentals. In addition, CCNA includes security and automation and programmability. This course provides the foundation for achieving further CISCO certification.
Prerequisites: RS 102 or equivalent
RS103 is the third of three courses that make up Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA). This course covers a breadth of topics, including: security, automation, and programmability. This course is the final in a three-part preparation for CISCO certification.
Prerequisites: successful completion of the certificate level courses
Students will be able to comprehend, analyze, and create inductive and deductive arguments.
This course presents a variety of topics essential to a student’s development in critical thinking in
additions to arguments, such as informal fallacies, modes of persuasion, perspective and bias,
language and meaning, culminating in the development of reasonable strategies for belief
formation. *This is an elective course.
Prerequisites: successful completion of the certificate level courses
Students will be able to develop all types of business communication including letters, memos,
electronic communication, written reports, oral presentations, and interpersonal communication.
The course also includes topics of resumes, application letters, interviewing tips, and employment
follow-up documents. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of the certificate level courses.
Prerequisites: successful completion of the certificate level courses
Students will be able to apply math fundamentals to business applications. Topics include a basic
math review, business statistics, profit calculations, payroll, banking, interest calculations,
insurance, taxes, and other business topics. Prerequisite(s):Successful completion of the
certificate level courses.
Prerequisites: successful completion of the certificate level courses
Students will be able to understand business in an increasingly global society with an introduction
to business terminology, concepts, environments, systems, strategies, and current issues. Topics
include an overview of the business environment, business ethics, entrepreneurship, global
business, management, marketing, production, information systems, and financial elements of
business. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of the certificate level courses.
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The theoretical, lecture, online lab functions, and lab simulators are online. This allows students who need the most schedule flexibility to complete assignments by their weekly deadlines. The program sets attainable learning objectives for students and outlines explicit deadlines for reading assignments, quizzes, labs, and other assignments.
Each IT student receives a laptop to support their studies and future career! The laptop is for the student to keep and use for online assignments, tests, and projects.
All books and learning supplies are included in the cost of tuition and fees
Show your school pride by coming to class in an ICOHS t-shirt and tote bag
You’ll receive vouchers for each exam listed for the program (contingent on passing the class)
Every firm relies heavily on technology. Earning an information technology degree is a wonderful option whether you’re seeking credentials to back up your IT expertise or you’re ready to take on the responsibility of developing a completely new skill set. What’s more, actual job growth in IT appears to be bright!
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has given some information on the mid career salary for common IT positions, along with projected growth rates. All of these jobs are attainable with an associates degree in IT.
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Self employment is a common outlook for this program. With multiple GE Business courses, we provide you with the tools needed to become a successful entrepreneur in the Information Technology field.
ICOHS College offers lifetime job assistance. We offer our students support in resume and cover letter reviews, mock interviews, and access to our list of partners and companies that want to hire them! So regardless of how long ago a student has graduated, they can always return to ICOHS College for job assistance. Although we cannot guarantee a job, as the actual interview and determination are up to the employer, we will support them throughout the process.
Our Career Services team is constantly in contact with businesses and organizations that are looking for new staff. We send out timely email notices of internships and openings, and we help you prepare for your application! At any time during and after your program, you can send us your resume and cover letter for feedback and editing, and we will always make time to do mock interviews and train you to get the job you want.
ICOHS College offers assistance in applying for scholarships, federal aid, military benefits, and monthly payment plans to help you build an affordable and manageable education plan. Financial Aid only available for those that qualify.
I describe ICOHS College as very fun, very personal, very informative, and they help you pass through the class, through the certifications, and it’s just a really active college.
The instructors are fantastic, giving you space to learn independently while being ready to guide you whenever needed. The veteran-friendly atmosphere and comprehensive support have been invaluable. I’m excited to start my career with a strong foundation in IT and cybersecurity, thanks to ICOS.
I describe ICOHS College as very fun, very personal, very informative, and they help you pass through the class, through the certifications, and it’s just a really active college.
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The program typically spans two years of full-time study. However, the duration may vary based on individual progress and course load.
ICOHS College is committed to making education accessible. Financial aid options, including scholarships, grants, and loans, are available. Prospective students are encouraged to explore these opportunities and connect with our financial aid office for personalized assistance.
Yes, our Associate’s Degree program is designed for individuals with varying levels of experience. Whether you are a beginner or have some IT background, the curriculum is structured to provide a comprehensive foundation and advanced knowledge in the field.
The Security Professional course is a distinctive feature of our program, focusing on the skills required for entry-level computer and network security roles. This specialized training addresses the rising demand for cybersecurity professionals and equips graduates to safeguard digital assets effectively.
Graduates of our program are well-prepared for diverse roles in the IT industry, including positions in network administration, system analysis, IT support, and security. The specialized training in computer and network security opens doors to roles such as security analyst, cybersecurity specialist, and network security technician.
ICOHS College offers a flexible learning environment, including online and on-campus classes. Students have the option to choose the mode of instruction that best fits their schedule and learning preferences.
Our curriculum includes a dedicated focus on career development, providing students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in the competitive IT job market. From resume building to interview preparation, we offer comprehensive support to help students transition seamlessly into their chosen careers.
ICOHS College considers transfer credits on a case-by-case basis. Prospective students with previous academic experience are encouraged to reach out to our admissions office for a personalized evaluation of their transfer credits.
Our campus is equipped with state-of-the-art labs and facilities, providing students with hands-on experience in PC hardware, networking, and server technologies. Additionally, students have access to industry-standard software and tools to enhance their practical skills.
To apply, prospective students can visit our official website and complete the online application process. For additional assistance, our admissions team is available to guide applicants through the steps and address any questions they may have.
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By submitting this form, you are giving your express written consent for ICOHS College to contact you regarding our programs and services using email, telephone or text – including our use of automated technology for calls and periodic texts to any wireless number you provide. Message and data rates may apply. This consent is not required to purchase goods/services and you may always call us directly at 858-581-9460.
