The Cybersecurity program is designed to equip participants with the essential skills and knowledge needed to excel in the field. This program covers a wide array of critical topics, including Information Security technologies, contingency planning, and system monitoring, enabling students to examine the foundations of secure data management. Participants will also delve into network management, focusing on threat assessment, network security, and strategic mitigation planning. In addition, the program includes in-depth coverage of firewall technologies and strategies for designing secure computer systems. The curriculum extends to computer system role management, emphasizing security policies, standards, and procedures to ensure effective governance of IT resources.
Moreover, students will gain expertise in project management, mastering the entire project lifecycle from initiation to closure in various IT system projects. Ethical and legal standards in IT systems are explored, allowing students to apply these principles in practice. Finally, this program prepares individuals to excel in industry-recognized CompTIA certifications, including Security +, Network +, Project +, and A+, empowering them to succeed in today’s cybersecurity landscape.
The Computing Technology Industry Association, more commonly known as CompTIA, is an American non-profit trade association that issues professional certifications for the information technology industry. It is considered one of the IT industry’s top trade associations.
Lakewood University is a certified CompTIA education partner. This lets us help students schedule, prepare for, and pass the relevant certification exams. The first attempt at all four exams will be paid for by Lakewood University. In fact, the Ascend Courseware we have incorporated into these courses is designed to prepare students for the following CompTIA exams:
– A+
– Security +
– Network +
– Project +
Students are encouraged to take all four certification exams. If a student successfully passes the A+, Security+, and Network + exams, they will earn what is called a stackable certificate from CompTIA.
More information about the CompTIA certification exams can be found here.
“Ascend Education delivers superior quality video instruction, virtual labs, written lessons, practice questions and a final exam to instructors and students. We pride ourselves on having the most current materials on the market today. Most of Ascend Education’s courses map to an industry certification. Our course library offers all the training students need to get started on an IT journey.
Instructors and professionals can have access to and choose from courses for CompTIA, CISCO, Microsoft, Axelos, Amazon, and more.”
Students in the Cybersecurity Undergraduate Certificate will take the following courses:
| Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours | Associated CompTIA Exam |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMP100 | Introduction To Computers | 3 | A+ |
| PJMG100 | IT Project Management | 3 | Project+ |
| NETF200 | Networking Fundamentals | 3 | Network+ |
| NETM200 | Network Security Management | 3 | Security+ |
Employment of project managers is projected to grow 6 percent from 2018 to 2028, much faster than the average for all occupations. The median annual wage as of May 2019 was $73,570.
| Payment Plan | Term Total Tuition | Enroll |
|---|---|---|
Payment Plan – 12 Credit Hours Payment in Full: $10,400.00 | Tuition: Tuition=: $10,400.00 |
Lakewood University provides all textbooks, study guides, supplemental materials, achievement exams, and instructional support at no cost to the student.
Application Fee- $75 for degree programs; $0 for vocational programs (first semester only)
Registration Fee – $200 for degree programs; $125 for vocational programs (first semester only)
Technology/Library Fee – $175 for the first semester and $100 per degree semester thereafter; $250 per vocational program term
Lakewood University offers affordable, low-interest payment plans. That means, unlike many other schools, you can graduate without going thousands of dollars into debt.
Lakewood University’s low monthly payment plans are designed to fit your budget.
We make it easy for you by accepting VISA, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover credit cards. We also accept debit cards, prepaid cards, checks, and money orders. You can simply pay online, by phone, or by mail.
We actively support the education of active duty members, their spouses, and veterans of the U.S. Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, and Coast Guard. Thanks to Lakewood’s low tuition, your military benefits will go a lot further. That means you can complete your education with little to no out-of-pocket costs.
You may qualify for tuition reimbursement from your employer under the Employee Education Assistance Act, IRS Code, Section 127. Check with your human resources department or supervisor to see if you are eligible.
No one is turned down for the Monthly Payment Plans. However, Lakewood University does perform credit checks for all monthly payment applicants.
