Networking & Cybersecurity

Associate in Applied Science

Finger Lakes Community College

  • Designated As
    Plus & Reconnect Program
  • Delivery Mode
    100% Online
  • Total Credits
    64
  • Degree Level
    Associate in Applied Science
  • Contact Us
    800-342-3811

Earn your associate degree online

You will earn the same diploma as our on-campus students

  • Career-focused courses
  • 64 credits | $207 per credit hour
  • 100% online
  • Workforce-ready degree in just 2 years
  • Cybersecurity, network administration, support specialist, information security, and programming
  • Programming, PowerShell, routing and switching, ethical hacking, and digital forensics courses



Overview of Finger Lakes Community College Networking and Cybersecurity AAS - Online

Finger Lakes Community College's Associate in Applied Science in Networking and Cybersecurity degree prepares you to be a leader in the rapidly evolving cybersecurity landscape. The world demands quicker and easier access to online information, and as a result, networks are vulnerable to attacks. Companies, governments, communities, and households depend on networks to keep them connected, informed, and on top of daily life. Relying more on technologies and networks to complete all daily tasks, putting us at risk for invasion, theft, and cyber threats. You will learn the skills and gain the experience critical for accessing, responding to, and preventing these dangers. 


Analysts are needed to create innovative solutions to prevent hackers from stealing critical information or causing problems for computer networks. The online networking and cybersecurity degree equips you with the experience to master these real-world problems. You will have access to cutting-edge resources, allowing you to gain a vast amount of hands-on experience through simulations of real-world scenarios. 


Graduates of the online AAS in Networking and Cybersecurity can enter the workforce or transfer to information technology degrees or computer science programs online to expand their skills and earn one of the 4 million unfilled cybersecurity jobs worldwide.


Courses in the Program

Courses in the Networking and Cybersecurity program are:

  • Computing Sciences Portal
  • Intro to Programming
  • PowerShell
  • Networking Technologies
  • Routing and Switching
  • Principles of Information Security
  • Hardware and Operating Systems
  • Linux Ethical Hacking
  • Digital Forensics

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What's an associate degree?
An associate degree usually takes two years of study and prepares students for employment or transfer to a bachelor’s program at a four-year university.
  • What's it like to earn this degree online?

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  • 100% Online
    This program is presented 100% online. You will not be expected to attend any classes on campus.
  • Classes on your schedule
    Courses are semester based and classwork can be completed around your work and family commitments. There is no set time where you are required to log in to attend class.
  • Same faculty as on-campus
    The faculty that teach online classes are the same faculty that students learn from on-campus.
  • Personal concierge
    You will have one person who acts as a single point of contact for any and all questions you may have.
  • Learn by doing
    Participate in field experiences such as internships, clinical placements, and service learning to apply your academic knowledge in the world.
  • Credit for prior knowledge
    Get college credit for experience that you have already gained at school or in the workforce.
  • Access to a personal tutor
    You will have access to a tutor when you need assistance with any of your classes.
  • SUNY Online+ and SUNY Reconnect Program
    These programs combine the strengths of SUNY Online+—such as personalized student support, career-focused learning, and high-quality online instruction—with the benefits of SUNY Reconnect for eligible New York residents. For the most current information about this program go to SUNY Reconnect.
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