Cybersecurity - CERT
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.
For more information, contact Nichole Collins at ncollins@luna.edu / 505-454-5371.
Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)
- Graduates will summarize and interpret the history and evolution of computer systems and social issues involving computers. .
- Graduates will analyze and interpret data when developing programs using C++ and Java.
- Graduates will maintain and differentiate between different operating systems.
- Graduates will communicate effectively, engage in lifelong learning, and function on teams.
- Graduates will distinguish between the hardware and software of a computer system.
- Graduates will identify various applications as well as their functions.
- Graduates will maintain and implement small home and office networks.
- Graduates will use the techniques and skills for professional practice.
- Graduates will understand professional and ethical responsibility.
- Graduates will have knowledge of contemporary issues.
Degree Requirements
The follow degree requirements are for the 2025-2026 Catalog. For other catalogs, please see CatalogsMinimum 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 |
| Approved Electives (6 credit hours) | ||
|---|---|---|
| BCIS1110 | Intro to Information Systems | 3 |
| CIST1110E | Introduction to Operating Systems (DL) **DISTANCE LEARNING** | 3 |
| CIST2611E | Windows Hybrid Server Administration (DL) **Distance Learning** | 3 |
| CIST2621E | Windows Hybrid Server Administration II (DL) **Distance Learning** | 3 |