OpenFieldAssociate of Science in Cybersecurity and Network Administration
Two-year NSA-designated curriculum preparing technicians in ethical penetration testing, Cisco network architectures, Linux firewall defense, and digital incident response.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL iBT 68 for international applicants.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- High school transcripts and college placement assessment scores.
- Recommendation letters
- Not required.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Idaho Opportunity Scholarship providing up to $3,500 per year for Idaho residents
- Application fee
- $25 one-time application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- $143 per credit (in-district) / $314 per credit (out-of-state/international)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- August 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official College of Western Idaho documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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