Cybersecurity - Certificate

This cutting-edge certificate program is designed to provide theory and hands on experience in Cybersecurity, preparing the students for employment in a fast growing field.  The program will provide the skills needed to recognize security attacks, block those attacks, and forensically acquire information from seized hardware in a state-of-the art classroom.  The Cybersecurity program is ideal for an individual currently working in the Information Technology field, or has a working knowledge of IT, but this is not required.  The successful student will be prepared to stand for various certification exams, including but not limited to: CompTIA Security+, Certified Ethical Hacker, and CompTIA Network+ Certificate.

Admissions Information

Specific Admission Requirements for Program

• Criminal Background Check must be satisfactorily completed before students can enroll in any cybersecurity courses.

Cybersecurity will deny eligibility for enrolling in a cybersecurity course if an applicant/student does not successfully pass the criminal background check.

Course Sequence and Progression Requirements

• A minimum grade of "C" or better is required for all CPT and IST prefixed courses for progression and graduation.
• All CPT and IST courses have a 5-year time limit.

Student Resources

• Cost of Attendance

• Cybersecurity Certificate Program Specific Cost

Forms

• Background Check

For more information, contact:
Stan Greenawalt  - (843) 349-5237

Program Mission, Goals and Outcomes

Mission:

The mission of the Computer Technology department is to enhance the educational opportunities of our students by building a comprehensive and quality technology infrastructure to allow our students to simulate real world experiences.  This environment will be effectively maintained and operated to keep up with rapidly changing technologies and software utilized in the workforce.  This will allow the department to provide prompt, effective, reliable and in-depth education opportunities to our students.

 Goals:

• Fully build out infrastructure and classrooms to allow for in-person, synchronous, hybrid and online courses.
• Maintain and update the classrooms and infrastructure as needed to ensure we are providing up to date opportunities for our students.
• Utilize as much of the infrastructure and classroom technology as possible to enhance student learning and experiences.

Career Outlook & Employment Opportunities

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Required Courses and Sample Schedules