The Cyber Security certificate program is designed to prepare students to assess the security needs of computer and network systems, recommend safeguard solutions, and manage the implementation and maintenance of security devices, systems, and procedures.


Program Learning Outcomes

  • Summarize and interpret the history and evolution of computer systems and social issues involving computers. .
  • Analyze and interpret data when developing programs using C++ and Java.
  • Maintain and differentiate between different operating systems.
  • Communicate effectively, engage in lifelong learning, and function on teams.
  • Distinguish between the hardware and software of a computer system.
  • Identify various applications as well as their functions.
  • Maintain and implement small home and office networks.
  • Use the techniques and skills for professional practice.
  • Understand professional and ethical responsibility.
  • Have knowledge of contemporary issues.


Degree Requirements

The following degree requirements are for the 2025-2026 Catalog. For other catalogs, please see Catalogs

Minimum of 32 Credit Hours

Certificate Requirements (26 Credit Hours)

CIST1115 Principles of Computer Science Infomation Systems 3
CIST1121E A+ Hardware & Operating Systems(DL) **Distance Learning** 4
CIST1413 Networking Adminstration Concepts 4
CIST1680 Linux Essentials 3
CIST2860 Digital Forenscis and IncidentResponse 3
CIST2881 Cybersecurity Fundamentals 3
CIST2887 Ethical Hacking 3

Approved Electives (6 Credit Hours)

BCIS1110 Intro to Information Systems 3
CIST1110E Introduction to Operating Systems (DL) **DISTANCE LEARNING** 3
CIST1411 Introduction to Networks 3
CIST1412 Network Concepts II 3
CIST2611E Windows Hybrid Server Administration (DL) **Distance Learning** 3
CIST2621E Windows Hybrid Server Administration II (DL) **Distance Learning** 3
CSCI1250 Web Development: Introduction toHTML 3
Cybersecurity Certificate Curriculum Map