Certificate - Computer Networking Cyber Security
26 credit hours
Catalog Year 2023-2024
This certificate prepares students for entry-level positions in the field of computer networking cyber security. Successful completion of this certificate results in a basic understanding of the core security concepts and skills needed to monitor, detect, analyze and respond to cybercrime, cyberespionage, insider threats, advanced persistent threats, regulatory requirements, and other cybersecurity issues facing organizations. The skills developed in this certificate prepares students for a career in the rapidly growing area of cybersecurity operations working in or with a security operations center (SOC) in entry-level job roles such as: Security Analyst and Incident Responder.
Certificate Requirements
| Class | Title | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BTEC 115 or COMM 101 | Business Communications or Introduction to Oral Communication | 3 | |
| BTEC 145 | Employment Success Strategies | 1 | |
| NETW 140 | Intro to Scripting and Network Programming | 3 | |
| NETW 150 | Workstation Operating Systems | 3 | |
| NETW 160 | Introduction to Networking | 3 | |
| NETW 167 | Windows Server Administration | 3 | |
| NETW 170 | Networking Security Fundamentals | 3 | |
| NETW 182 | Linux Administration | 3 | |
| NETW 184 | Cyber Ops | 3 | |
| TECH 299 | Internship in Technology | 1 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 26 | ||
Suggested Sequence (part-time enrollment) - Online classes:
| Semester | Class |
|---|---|
| Fall (semester 1) | NETW 140, NETW 150, NETW 160 |
| Spring (semester 2) | BTEC 115 or COMM 101, BTEC 145, NETW 167 |
| Fall (semester 3) | NETW 170, NETW 182* |
| Spring (semester 4) | NETW 184**, TECH 299 |
*Offered Fall only / **Offered Spring only
Information is subject to change. Please check with an academic advisor for current course offerings and program requirements. Current students with continual enrollment may graduate under the current program requirements or any program requirements in effect since first enrollment.