West-MEC 2016-17
IT Security
(Two years)
www.west-mec.org
Manage Networks and Servers | Ethical Hacking Defense | Mitigate Security Risks
Troubleshoot Linux and Windows Operating Systems | Information Systems and Data Management
Program Requirements*
 West-MEC district resident
 Current sophomore students may apply
 Copy of birth certificate
 Copy of unofficial transcript
 Proof of immunization
 One credit of English with a C or better
 One credit of Algebra I or higher with a C or better
*Program requirements are subject to change per industry age
restrictions, certification requirements and administrative discretion.
Cost Requirements
Upon acceptance into the program:
 $80.00 registration fee
 Dual enrollment may result in additional fees. Refer to Dual
Enrollment section of information sheet.
Dress code is reviewed annually to meet professional industry
standards. The official dress code requirements will be presented at
registration and orientation.
West-MEC provides uniform shirts.
Location
Hours
West-MEC Southwest Campus
500 N. Verrado Way
Buckeye, AZ 85326
623.738.0022
Monday – Friday
1st Year – Session 1: 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM
1st Year – Session 2: 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM
2nd Year: 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM
(Transportation provided by the student/parent)
Grade
A
B
C
D
F
Two years/900 hour program
Grading Scale
Credits Issued by West-MEC
Percent
90% - 100%
80% - 89%
70% - 79%
60% - 69%
59% and below
High School – 6 elective credits
(3 elective credits per year)
High school credits are awarded each semester.
This program satisfies AZ university admissions requirement.
(AZ Board of Regents CTE/Fine Arts credit)
Optional Dual Enrollment Credits
Refer to Post-Secondary Partnerships
Industry Certification
Career Pathways
ACT National Career Readiness Certificate,
CompTIA A+ and Cisco CCENT
Help Desk Operator, Support Technician, Support Engineer, Network
Support Technician, Network Support Engineer
Cost of certification or licensure testing fee(s) is the responsibility of the
student. Grants and scholarships may be available to assist with
certification or licensure testing fee(s).
Entry level salary range: $16.25 - $28.50 per hour*
*Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment & Wages
Details regarding certification/licensure and testing fee(s) are available at
http://www.west-mec.org/downloads/IT_Security_Certs.pdf
Enrollment Priorities
The order for filling open seats in a West-MEC Central Program is as
follows:
Current Sophomore
Student Success Indicators
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History of good attendance and discipline
Strong interest in career pathway
Familiar with computer terminology, operating systems, networks
Strong technical reading and study skills
The online text for this course is written at the college reading level.
Because of its technical vocabulary and sentence structure, students
may need to develop new reading strategies to ensure successful
comprehension.
Program information may change as West-MEC strives to provide the best opportunities for students. Please refer to www.west-mec.org for most current information.
Program is taught by industry certified instructors. West-MEC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, or
disability in admission to its programs, services, or activities, in access to them, in treatment of individuals, or in any aspect of their operations.
Revised 2/9/2016
West-MEC 2016-17
www.west-mec.org
IT Security
(Two years)
Additional Post-Secondary Opportunities (Optional)
Estrella Mountain Community College Dual Enrollment Credits
1st Semester ($267.00)
• CIS105 Survey of Computer Information Systems (3 credits)
2nd Semester ($351.00)
• CNT140AA Introduction to Networks (4 credits)
3rd Semester ($519.00)
• MST150 Microsoft Windows Professional (3 credits)
• CIS126DL Linux Operating System (3 credits)
4th Semester ($267.00)*
• CIS271DB Information Security Essentials (3 credits)
*Possible 2nd course for 4th semester ($252.00) - CIS272DB Information Security Principals (3 credits)
$15 registration fee per semester
$84 per credit hour due soon after the classes begin
A student who withdraws from the West-MEC program may receive college credit based on the number of completed courses.
In a postsecondary setting, students are responsible to learn the policies of the institution to ensure that credits transfer to fulfill specific
degree requirements. Courses taken under dual enrollment may impact federal financial aid eligibility. To obtain additional information, WestMEC encourages you to inquire with the college or university where you intend to enroll.
For dual enrollment grant availability, check with the Maricopa Community Colleges.
Listed college courses pending Maricopa Community Colleges Board approval.
Dual enrollment credits pending West-MEC faculty qualifications.
Program information may change as West-MEC strives to provide the best opportunities for students. Please refer to www.west-mec.org for most current information.
Program is taught by industry certified instructors. West-MEC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, or
disability in admission to its programs, services, or activities, in access to them, in treatment of individuals, or in any aspect of their operations.
Revised 2/9/2016