Student Pathway 2021−2022 Information Systems Cyber Security Certificate of Achievement
Information Systems – Cyber Security – Certificate of Achievement
This program provides students with the knowledge, training, and hands-on experience to pursue a career and gain professional certification (CompTIA) as an Information-Technology Cyber Security Technician professional in business, government, or educational environment. Students completing this program of study will be able to enter the cybersecurity workforce in areas such as security analyst, or penetration tester with a comprehensive understanding of computer hardware, system software, networking essentials, as well as the intermediate skills to protect computer networks against malicious attack and to use currently available tools to perform network testing, penetration, and assessment of target networks.
Program Contact: Brent Nabors | Program Counselor: Brandon Huebert
Recommended Pathway
Semester 1:
| Course Number | Course Title | Units | Advising/Action Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Information Systems 15 | Computer Concepts | 3 | - |
| Information Systems 62 | Computer and Communication Essentials – Troubleshooting and Maintenance | 4 | - |
| Information Systems 70 | Introduction to Information Systems Security | 3 | - |
| Semester Units: 10 | |||
Semester 2:
| Course Number | Course Title | Units | Advising/Action Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Information Systems 63 | Computer Networking Fundamentals | 3 | - |
| Information Systems 66 or Office Technology 17 |
Office and Customer Skills for Technicians or Job Retention and Responsibilities |
2 1 |
Spring Only |
| Information Systems 71 | - | 3 | - |
| Semester Units: 7-8 | |||
- Meet with Counselor to ensure you are on track and make any updates needed to your SEP
Semester 3:
| Course Number | Course Title | Units | Advising/Action Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Information Systems 72 | Computer Forensics Fundamentals | 3 | Summer Only |
| Semester Units: 3 | |||
- Apply for Certificate
