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Cybersecurity, Certificate

These career studies certificates prepare students for a rewarding career. Students will complete courses in information technology on concepts such as Linux, firewalls, hacking, e-commerce security and cybercrime. The various programs in this topic include Cybersecurity and Networking Foundations, Cybersecurity for Enterprise, Cybersecurity, and Intermediate Cybersecurity.

Cybersecurity, AAS

This curriculum is designed for those who seek employment in the field of cybersecurity (information assurance), or for those who are presently in IT or a security field and who desire to increase their knowledge and update their skills, and for those who must augment their abilities in other fields with knowledge and skills in information security. Students will take courses in a variety of disciplines and topics including, networking, telecommunications, software and hardware, UNIX and Linux, hacking, and firewalls.

Cybersecurity for Local Area Network, Certificate

This career studies certificate prepares students for a position in network security. Students will complete three courses in information systems and networks and will be prepared to sit for the CompTIA Network+ and Security+ industry certification exams. This coursework can be applied to the Cybersecurity for Enterprise program.

Computer Science, AS

Students will take 19 courses in subjects such as calculus, science, and programming, as well as the humanities. This program offers foundational courses to prepare students for transfer. Students who are considering transfer into a bachelor’s degree must coordinate with advisors for successful transfer.

Cisco Network Administration, Certificate

This career studies certificate prepares students for a career in CISCO computer networking systems. Students will complete courses in topics like python, networking, linux, and project management; industry certifications can be evaluated for credit toward this program.

Cloud Computing, Certificate

This career studies certificate is designed for those who seek employment in the field of cloud computing, for those who are presently in that field and who desire to increase their knowledge and update their skills, and for those who must augment their abilities in other fields through the completion of required courses in topics like Linux, virtual infrastructure, network security, and Python.

Cloud Computing, Information Systems Technology, AAS

This program prepares students to excel in the field of cloud computing. Students will take a variety of courses in writing, math, social science, business; information systems courses will involve concepts like web design, networking, Linux, operating systems, computer science and digital literacy.

Cybersecurity, Intermediate, Certificate

This career studies certificate is designed to provide students with fundamental knowledge and skills in computer networking, cyber threats, and how to secure hardware/software from vulnerabilities. The six required courses in this program could be applied to an associate degree; work with an advisor to determine the best way to use this certificate to achieve a degree.

Cybersecurity and Networking Foundations, Certificate

This career studies certificate is designed to provide students with fundamental knowledge and skills in computer networking, cyber threats, and how to secure hardware/software from vulnerabilities. The six required courses in this program could be applied to an associate degree; work with an advisor to determine the best way to use this certificate toward a degree.

Cybersecurity for Enterprise, Certificate

This career studies certificate prepares students for an immediate career as a network security expert. Students will complete eight courses in information technology on concepts such as Linux, firewalls, hacking, e-commerce security and cybercrime.

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