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Cyber Defense Advanced Technical Certificate

Overview and Award Outcomes

Overview

This advanced technical certificate provides students the opportunity to utilize the tools and systems to monitor, mitigate, and prevent threats to computer networks. Through hands-on experience, this degree prepares individuals to become a skilled network security professional. Learning outcomes for this program are aligned with regulatory and industry standards.

 

Award Outcomes

Define Cybersecurity principles

Utilize network defense tools

Analyze security risks

Identify Cybersecurity threats

Career Opportunities

Network and Firewall Security Technician, Security Analyst, Security Specialist/Administrator, Security Consultant, Network Administrator, Penetration Tester, Security Engineer, Cyber Vulnerability Analyst.

Program Requirements

Technical Studies Required 30 Credits

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
ITEC1105Network Admin 1

4

ITEC1260Cyber Defense 1

4

ITEC1421Network Admin 2

4

ITEC1431Network Admin 3

4

ITEC1505Fundamentals of Programming with Python

4

ITEC2415Cyber Defense 2

3

ITEC2470Cyber Defense 3

4

ITEC2536Cyber Defense 4

3

General Education Required 0 Credits

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General Education Elective 0 Credits

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Technical Studies Elective 0 Credits

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Total Advanced Technical Certificate Credits 30

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits

Semester Sequence

Completion of this award may require taking courses at both campuses.  For more information, please contact your faculty program advisor.

First Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
ITEC1105Network Admin 1

4

Total Credits  4

Second Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
ITEC1260Cyber Defense 1

4

ITEC1421Network Admin 2

4

Total Credits  8

Third Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
ITEC1431Network Admin 3

4

ITEC1505Fundamentals of Programming with Python

4

ITEC2415Cyber Defense 2

3

Total Credits  11

Fourth Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
ITEC2470Cyber Defense 3

4

ITEC2536Cyber Defense 4

3

Total Credits  7

Graduation (30 Credits)

Prerequisite: Basic computer literacy, familiarity with the Internet, college-level reading ability, and proficiency in basic mathematics.

Semester listings reflect the recommended sequence.  Due to circumstances beyond our control, the information herein is subject to change without notice.


3/13/2024 : BP 2182 / EP