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Associate of Cybersecurity Specialist
- Appleton, United States
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Associate
About the program
Two-year associate degree at FVTC's Appleton campus focused on protecting networks and systems.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Explain the principal concepts and methods of Cybersecurity Specialist. Apply knowledge involving ensuring security controls. Interpret relevant information
- Work on discipline-specific assignments
- And communicate findings effectively.
Career outcomes
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- Cybersecurity Professional
- Incident Response Specialist
- Information Security Analyst
- Information Security Technologist
- Network Security Analyst
- Security Technology Analyst
- Technology Risk Analyst
Curriculum
- Sixty-two-credit degree on monitoring and implementing security measures for networks and systems
- Ensuring security controls
- Responding to breaches and viruses. Outcomes include security testing
- Analysing security data
- Documentation
- Implementing secure infrastructures and mitigating risk.
Entry requirements
Academic
- High school completion (transcripts or mark sheets
- Or a letter of expected graduation)
- Post-secondary study outside the US needs a course-by-course credential evaluation
- Programme pages list an academic skills assessment for placement (high school GPA 2.75 or higher
- Prior degree
- GED 165
- ACT or Accuplacer).
- No minimum grade published
- High school completion required.
Accepted academic background
High school completion (original or certified transcripts or mark sheets, Final-year students may submit a letter stating expected graduation date), Post-secondary study outside the US needs a course-by-course credential evaluation.
Language tests
- TOEFL iBT 70
- IELTS 6.0
- Duolingo 105
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Passport Copy
- English Language Test Results (If Applicable).
How to apply
- Review the current entry requirements and availability for Associate of Applied Science in Cybersecurity Specialist at Fox Valley Technical College. Apply using the Fox Valley Technical College international admissions process for the intended semester. Submit prior transcripts
- Identity documentation
- English proficiency evidence as applicable. Pay the application fee according to the current institutional payment instructions. If admitted
- Follow the enrollment instructions and arrange a student visa or study permit if applicable.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $6,600 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Appleton campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Information Technology |
| Department | Network/Computer Support |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 62 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
22 Nov 2026
8 days leftProgram starts
August 2027
Apply by
24 Jun 2027
222 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 22 Nov 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $6,600 USD per year. The application fee is $100 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $12,500 USD.
Accepted language tests: TOEFL iBT 70, IELTS 6.0, Duolingo 105.