This certificate program provides students with a preliminary foundation in the fields of cybersecurity and computer networking. The program courses include fundamental skills in cybersecurity principles, cyber resilience, computer networking, computer and network security, server administration, and introductory programming. The hands-on and technical writing assignments provide students with the foundational skills needed for an entry-level career in the field of cybersecurity.
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The certificate program goal is Career Technical Education (CTE) with emphasis on careers in the field of computer information systems. The program is not selective and does not have any mandatory fees.
Program completers are anticipated to acquire competencies in the areas of computer and network security, ethical hacking principles and methodology, digital forensics techniques, introductory programming, server administration, and security policies and procedures to build cyber resilience.
The required core courses may be taken in any order, but it is recommended that students take these courses in the order listed below.
Course | Title | Units | Year/Semester (Y1 or S1) |
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CYBR C101 | Introduction to Cybersecurity | 3 | Yr 1 Sem 1 |
IT C128 | Computer Networking Principles (Network+) | 3 | Yr 1 Sem 1 |
IT C158 | Contemporary Operating Systems (Server+) | 3 | Yr 1 Sem 2 |
CIS C157 | Introduction to Python Programming | 3 | Yr 1 Sem 2 |
CYBR C230 | Network Security (Security+) | 3 | Yr 1 Sem 2 |
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