Help to protect digital information and systems from cyberattacks with NOVA — Virginia’s first community college to be designated as a Center of Excellence for two-year institutions (CAE2Y).
Start or advance your cybersecurity career with NOVA’s Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Cybersecurity degree program — one of the Commonwealth’s largest and fastest growing cybersecurity (cyber defense) programs. In keeping with our designation as a Center of Academic Excellence, NOVA’s cybersecurity program curriculum is mapped to the National Security Agency (NSA)/Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Knowledge Units. The cybersecurity associate degree program will set you up for four industry certifications and support your goal to transfer to a four-year institution.
If you’re a networking specialist who wants to work as a network security specialist or internet security specialist, NOVA’s Career Studies Certificate (CSC) in Cybersecurity is ideal for you. NOVA’s program will also prepare you for the Security+ and the CISSP certification exams.
You’ll learn from a passionate and award-winning NOVA faculty with a broad range of academic and industry experience. They hold industry credentials and are dedicated to your success.
You’ll take courses that correspond with the National Security Agency (NSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Knowledge Units so you learn to defend against cyber threats.
You’ll receive an affordable cybersecurity education. You may even qualify for NOVA scholarships that can help offset the cost of your degree or certificate.
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Northern Virginia Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award the associate degree and certificate in cybersecurity. It is also designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD) by the National Security Agency (NSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
Credit for prior learning (CPL) generally refers to the process of granting college credit for learning gained in nontraditional ways, including but not limited to: certifications, AP or IB exams, military training, or life experience.
Learn more about possible transfer opportunities associated with this program of study. Students interested in transferring should contact an advisor or counselor to further discuss their plans.