Cybersecurity Diploma (CY12)
The Cybersecurity diploma program is a sequence of courses designed to provide students with an understanding of the concepts, principles, and techniques required in computer information processing. Graduates are to be competent in the basic skills areas of English and mathematics, as well as in the technical areas of computer terminology and concepts, computer networking, and network security. Program graduates are qualified for employment as Computer Network Security Specialists, Cybersecurity Specialists or Information Security Analysts.
Employment Opportunities
Graduates with a cybersecurity degree are prepared for entry-level employment with organizations to plan and implement security measures in an effort to protect computer data, networks, and systems. As cybersecurity risks and attacks constantly increase, so does the demand for individuals trained in cybersecurity.
Admissions Criteria
- Submit a completed application and application fee;
- Be at least 16 years of age;
- Submit official high school transcript or GED transcript;
- Submit official college transcripts, if applicable;
- Meet the following assessment requirements:
| Test |
Reading |
Writing |
Numerical |
Algebra |
| Accuplacer |
55 |
60 |
34 |
NA |
| Accuplacer (Next Gen) |
224 |
236 |
229 |
NA |
| Compass |
70 |
32 |
26 |
NA |
| SAT |
16 |
15 |
18 |
NA |
| SAT |
270 |
280 |
310 |
NA |
| ACT |
14 |
13 |
14 |
NA |
| ASSET |
37 |
38 |
32 |
NA |
| PSAT |
16 |
15 |
18 |
NA |
| GED |
NA |
145 |
145 |
NA |
| TABE |
461 |
NA |
442 |
NA |
Cybersecurity Diploma Curriculum
The curriculum for the Cybersecurity diploma program is designed for the semester system. A student may enter the program any semester. To graduate, students must earn a minimum of 46 semester credit hours. The program requires a minimum of 987 contact hours and generally takes 4 semesters to complete.
Program Courses
General Education Core (8 Credits)
Occupational Courses (38 Credits)
Select one (4 Credits)
Required
| CIST 1601 | Information Security Fundamentals | 3 |
| CIST 2601 | Implement Operating Systems Security | 4 |
| CIST 2602 | Network Security | 4 |
| CIST 2612 | Computer Forensics | 4 |
CIS
| Networking Elective | 4 |
CIS
| Networking Elective | 4 |
Program Costs
Tuition ($100 per credit hour): $4,600
Fees ($385 per semester): $1,540
Books/Supplies: $1,200
(Costs are estimates and are subject to change.)