Cybersecurity, Diploma CY12

The Cybersecurity diploma program is a sequence of courses designed to provide students with an understanding of the concepts, principles, and techniques required in computer information processing. Graduates are to be competent in the basic skills areas of English and mathematics, as well as in the technical areas of computer terminology and concepts, computer networking, and network security. Program graduates are qualified for employment as Computer Network Security Specialists, Cybersecurity Specialists or Information Security Analysts.

Program Curriculum

Occupational Courses

CIST 1001Computer Concepts

4

CIST 1122Hardware Install&Maintenance

4

CIST 1601Information Security Fund

3

CIST 2601Implementing Operating Systems Security

4

CIST 2602Network Security

4

CIST 2612Computer Forensics

4

Introductory-Level Networking Course

Select one course (4 hours).
CIST 1401Computer Networking Fundamentals

4

CIST 2451Introduction to Networks - CISCO

4

Requirements List

Select one course (3 hours).
COMP 1000Introduction to Computer Literacy

3

CIS Networking Electives

Select 8 hours in consultation with the Program Advisor.

Basic Skills Courses

EMPL 1000Interpersonal Relat & Prof Dev

2

Select 1 of the 2 English courses (3 hours). 
ENGL 1010Fundamentals of English I

3

ENGL 1005Applied Technical Communication

3

Select 1 of the 2 Math courses (3 hours).
MATH 1012Foundations of Mathematics

3

MATH 1005Applied Technical Mathematics

3

Total Credit Hours: 46