Program Overview
Graduates of the Cybersecurity Specialist Program are prepared for a career in computer network and Internet security. Responsibilities include developing information security strategies, performing analyses, installing security software, monitoring network traffic, and developing emergency plans.
Work and Employment
With the increased concern over computer security issues, employers are looking for people with skills in this area. Graduates secure jobs such as security specialists, network specialists, security technicians, security support specialists, and security assistants. Students should also consult with an Academic Advisor, the Dean, or Academic Chair of the CIS program.
Industry Certifications
Graduates of this program are prepared to obtain any, or all, of the following certifications:
| • Cisco: |
CCENT, CCNA, CCNP |
| • CompTIA: |
A+, Security+, Network+ |
| • Microsoft: |
Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) |
Requirements
Cybersecurity Specialist
Core Courses
| CIS-102 | Introduction to Computers and Information Systems | 3 |
| WEB-101 | Programming Related to the Internet | 4 |
| PCT-270 | Introduction to UNIX/Linux | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 10 |
Electives
With the approval of the CIS Academic Chair, select courses with any of the following prefixes: CIS, PCT, or WEB.
Specialization
| PCT-112 | Windows Server Fundamentals | 3 |
| PCT-120 | Cisco Networking I | 4 |
| PCT-122 | Cisco Networking II | 4 |
| PCT-124 | Cisco Networking III | 4 |
| PCT-128 | Networking Certification Preparation | 2 |
| PCT-130 | Introduction to Network Security Fundamentals | 3 |
| PCT-132 | Advanced Network Security | 3 |
| PCT-275 | Cisco Firewall Design | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 27 |
General Education (15 credits)
| ENG-101 | Composition I | 3 |
| - | | |
| ENG-103 | Composition II | 3 |
| - | Or | |
| MGT-170 | Business Communications | 3 |
| - | Or | |
| ENG-110 | Introduction to Technical Writing | 3 |
| - | | |
| SPH-131 | Fundamentals of Communication | 3 |
| - | | |
| MTH-120 | College Algebra | 3 |
| - | Or | |
| MTH-160 | Topics From Finite Mathematics | 3 |
| - | Or | |
| MTH-220 | Elements of Statistics | 3 |
| - | | |
| BUS-170 | Introduction to Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| - | Or | |
| PSY-170 | General Psychology | 3 |
| - | Or | |
| SOC-190 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |