IT Security & Network Technician is a Certificate program (100% Online) offered by Graduate America in Addison, TX. The program takes 640 clock hours — 5 months to complete, with a total tuition of $8,250.
Program Overview
The IT Security & Network Technician program provides comprehensive training in network administration and cybersecurity fundamentals. Students learn network infrastructure, security protocols, firewall management, and security monitoring. Training prepares students for CompTIA Network+ and Security+ certifications.
Where it is offered. The program page links the Addison and Online campus catalogs, and the application lists it under the Addison and Online campuses. It is not in the Addison catalog's tuition schedule or on the Addison campus page's list of twelve programs.
What you'll learn.
- Configure and manage network infrastructure
- Implement security protocols and access controls
- Monitor networks for security threats
- Configure firewalls and security appliances
- Troubleshoot network connectivity issues
- Prepare for CompTIA Network+ and Security+ certifications
What sets this Program apart
Fully online. Graduate America's Addison programs are delivered 100% online through asynchronous distance education.
Career services from day 1. We don't wait until graduation to help you job-hunt. Resume building, mock interviews, and employer introductions start immediately.
Admission Requirements and Process
Graduate America maintains an open admissions policy for applicants who meet the following criteria: be at least 17 years of age (some programs may require 18+), provide proof of high school graduation, GED, or equivalent, complete an enrollment agreement, and meet program-specific requirements.
Required documentation. A valid government-issued photo ID; a high school diploma, transcript, or GED certificate; a Social Security card (for financial aid applicants); and proof of residency (for state authorization purposes).
International students. International students must provide additional documentation including visa status and translated educational credentials.
Transfer credit. Graduate America may accept transfer credits from other accredited institutions on a case-by-case basis: courses must be comparable in content and clock hours, a grade of C or better is typically required, transfer credits are limited to 50% of program requirements, and official transcripts are required. Military training is evaluated for potential credit based on ACE recommendations.
Online enrollment. Online programs are open to residents of NC-SARA states; California residents may not enroll in online programs.
General Requirements
- Minimum ageBe at least 17 years of age; some programs may require applicants to be 18 or older.
- Proof of educationProvide proof of high school graduation, GED, or equivalent: a high school diploma, transcript, or GED certificate.
- Photo identificationProvide a valid government-issued photo ID.
- Proof of residencyProvide proof of residency, which the school uses for state authorization purposes.
- Enrollment agreementComplete and sign an enrollment agreement.
Application Process
- 1Information sessionMeet with an admissions representative to learn about programs, career opportunities, and financial options.
- 2Submit your applicationComplete the enrollment application and provide required documentation.
- 3Entrance assessmentComplete any required entrance assessments for your program of interest.
- 4Financial planningMeet with a financial aid advisor to explore payment options, including federal financial aid, scholarships, and payment plans.
- 5Enrollment agreementReview and sign the enrollment agreement, which outlines program details, costs, and policies.
- 6OrientationAttend new student orientation before your program start date.
Program Schedule
640 clock hours. The program page lists 640 clock hours and a program length of 5 months.
Campus Location
Why Accreditation Is Important
Attending an accredited school means its training has been reviewed against independent standards that protect students.
This school: Graduate America is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education (COE), which lists Addison as an additional location of the Houston main campus. Addison is approved by the Texas Workforce Commission (S6523).
- A reliable indicator of educational quality
- Reviewed against independent standards
- Recognized by employers and licensing boards
Accreditations
Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Information
Tuition. Tuition is $8,250. The program page prints no fees or total, and the Addison catalog's tuition schedule does not list the program.
Financial aid. The program appears in Graduate America's Net Price Calculator, but not on its Title IV page's list of Addison programs; federal student aid is not shown for it here.
Curriculum
IT Security & Network Technician is 640 clock hours of training.
Graduate America publishes the programme's length but not a course-by-course curriculum; ask the school for its course outline.
Career Outcomes
Certification. Training prepares students for CompTIA Network+ and Security+ certifications.
Placement assistance. Graduate America provides resume development, interview preparation and coaching, job search strategies, introductions to hiring employers, career fairs and access to employer job postings. Career services begin during the program and continue after graduation; the school does not guarantee employment or specific salary levels.
Employer partnerships. The school maintains relationships with employers who participate in curriculum advisory committees, offer externship and internship opportunities, recruit its graduates, and provide industry insights.
What to expect as a Graduate America student
Attendance. Students must attend all scheduled classes and participate in coursework, and maintain a minimum cumulative attendance rate of 80%. Students are responsible for all material covered during absences.
Online course components. Students must complete weekly online assignments by posted deadlines; participation in discussion forums counts toward attendance; failure to log in for 14 consecutive days may result in administrative withdrawal.
Grading. A is 90-100% (4.0), B 80-89% (3.0), C 70-79% (2.0), D 60-69% (1.0) and F below 60%. Additional designations are I (Incomplete, resolved within 30 days), W (Withdrawal), P (Pass) and TR (Transfer Credit). Honor Roll is a 3.5-3.74 GPA, Dean's List 3.75-3.99 and President's List 4.0.
Graduation. To graduate and receive a certificate, students complete all required clock hours, achieve a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 (C average), pass all required examinations and competency evaluations, complete all practical skill requirements, satisfy all financial obligations, complete exit counseling (for financial aid recipients), return all school property, and complete the graduation application. Certificate programs award a certificate of completion and official transcript.
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