Information Technology - Systems Security Diploma D25590S
The Information Technology (IT) curriculum with a diploma in Systems Security prepares graduates for positions in cybersecurity with organizations that use computers to design, process, manage, communicate, and secure information.
Course work includes development of a student's ability to communicate and solve technical issues related to information support and services as well as networked systems and security hardware. Students will develop an ability to prevent, detect, and mitigate security breaches by employing countermeasures and penetration testing.
Graduates should qualify for employment in entry-level positions with businesses, educational systems, and govern-mental agencies which rely on computer systems to design and manage information. The program will incorporate the competencies of industry-recognized certification exams.
Course and Hour Requirements
Major Courses
| CTI 110 | Web, Pgm, & Db Foundation |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| CTI 120 | Network & Sec Foundation |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| CTS 120 | Hardware/Software Support |
2
|
3
| 3 |
| NET 125 | Introduction to Networks |
1
|
4
| 3 |
| NET 126 | Routing Basics |
1
|
4
| 3 |
| NOS 110 | Operating Systems Concepts |
2
|
3
| 3 |
| NOS 120 | Linux/UNIX Single User |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| SEC 110 | Security Concepts |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| SEC 150 | Secure Communications |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| SEC 160 | Secure Admin I |
2
|
2
| 3 |
Total Major Hours: 30
General Education Courses
| ACA 115 | Success and Study Skills |
0
|
2
| 1 |
Communications:
Social/Behavioral Science:
Select One
| PSY 150 | General Psychology |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| SOC 210 | Introduction to Sociology |
3
|
0
| 3 |
Total General Education Hours: 7
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 37
Suggested Sequence of Courses
Fall Semester
| ACA 115 | Success and Study Skills |
0
|
2
| 1 |
| CTI 110 | Web, Pgm, & Db Foundation |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| CTI 120 | Network & Sec Foundation |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| CTS 120 | Hardware/Software Support |
2
|
3
| 3 |
| NOS 110 | Operating Systems Concepts |
2
|
3
| 3 |
| SEC 150 | Secure Communications |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| SEC 160 | Secure Admin I |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
12
|
16
| 19 |
Spring Semester
| NET 125 | Introduction to Networks |
1
|
4
| 3 |
| NET 126 | Routing Basics |
1
|
4
| 3 |
| NOS 120 | Linux/UNIX Single User |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| SEC 110 | Security Concepts |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
6
|
12
| 12 |
Summer Term
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| | | | | |
| PSY 150 | General Psychology |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| | or | | | |
| SOC 210 | Introduction to Sociology |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
6
|
2
| 6 |
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 37