Herzing College in Birmingham was founded in 1965. We are
conveniently located in Homewood, near downtown Birmingham and
I-65. Herzing College has modern computer labs, electronics labs,
lecture rooms, and a library and resource center all dedicated to
providing students with the tools necessary to find exciting
careers in their fields of study.
We're Committed to Your Success
Since 1965 over 35,000 graduates in computer programming,
networking, electronics, computer aided design and business.
Accredited to Ensure Quality
Herzing College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission
and is a member of the North Central Association.*
Quality Assurance
Repeat any course you pass at no tuition charge.
No Application Fee
To make it easy to apply, there is no application fee required
to determine your acceptance.
Personalized Financial Assistance
We assist you in applying for financial aid programs (loans,
grants, scholarships) for which you may qualify.
Employment Services
We're committed to your success and proud of the employment
record of our graduates.
The Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science program
employs an integrated and coherent approach that prepares
students with the necessary academic knowledge and technical
competencies required for a range of positions. The curriculum is
focused on designing, implementing or supporting solutions to
business problems in the general categories of information
technology, information management and business communications.
Coursework is designed to enhance and build upon the practical
experience in either networking or programming applications.
Career opportunities include, but are not limited to, such areas
as systems analysis, application programming, web design, and
network design or administration.
Bachelor of Science in Technology Management
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This Bachelor of Science program is designed to provide students
with foundation skills and knowledge in various technical areas.
In addition, this program is further designed to teach the
students the necessary business skills and academic knowledge for
entry-level management positions in a technical environment.
Potential entry-level job position titles include management
trainees and assistant supervisor in information technology,
electronics, computer-aided drafting or other technical fields.
Students can choose to complement their degree with a minor in
one of the following areas of study:
- Computer, Electronics and Telecommunications Technology
- Computer Science
- Computer Networking and Security Technology
Associate of Science in Computer, Electronics and
Telecommunications Technology
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This program prepares students with the necessary skills and
academic knowledge for entry-level positions in the computer and
electronics industries. These career opportunities may be in
areas as diverse as the telecommunications, industrial control,
aerospace, avionics, automotive, entertainment and robotics
industries, as well as in scientific research and development
firms.
Associate of Science in Computer Science
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This Associate of Science program prepares you for entry-level
positions in the computer information systems development
industry. Career opportunities include computer programming,
end-user support, and application design and development for
desktops, websites and databases.
Associate of Science in Computer Networking and Security
Technology
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This program prepares students with the necessary academic
knowledge and technical competencies for entry-level technical
positions in the computer network technology industry. These
career opportunities may be in areas such as network
installation, network administration and network support.
Diploma in Cyber-Security
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The average length of time for completion of this program, for a
student taking a full course load, is two semesters. A minimum of
33 semester credit hours is required for graduation.
Required courses include:
- Financial Crimes
- Computer Forensics
- Cybercrime
- Hacking Prevention
- Network Security
- Linux® Administration
- Firewall Security
- Network and Server Operating Systems
Diploma in Electronics Technology
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The Diploma in Electronics Technology at Herzing College is one of the most versatile programs available to students wishing to gain technology skills that will allow them to work in a wide range of industries. These industries include the following:
- Information technology
- Telecommunications
- Industrial controls
- Robotics
The program is anchored on three main areas of concentration: general electronics, telecommunications and computer technology.
Diploma in Network Systems
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Computer networking and security specialists are among the most sought after IT professionals. Network and systems administrators manage computer networks and systems. They make sure that the links between computers, software, servers, printers and other equipment are working properly. It is the responsibility of network and systems administrators to keep the flow of information between computers smooth, safe and effortless for end users--people who use the individual computers that are part of the larger network. In our modern era, no business can reasonably function without a network administrator, network technicians or computer support specialists. Almost all employers, including large corporations, startups, growing companies and non-profit organizations, have networking positions that need to be filled.
* The Higher Learning Commission can be contacted at
www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org or (800) 621-7440.
