CYBERSECURITY PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM

720 HOURS/ 48 Quarter Credits
Available via Distance Education

 

 

 

Program Description  

The Cybersecurity Program develops essential office productivity, communication, and problem-solving skills before advancing into a full cybersecurity track covering offensive testing, ethical hacking, security operations, digital forensics, and   network defense. Learners progress from practical software proficiency and workplace readiness to hands-on labs that mirror real-world security scenarios, culminating in job-ready capabilities aligned with industry certifications.  

 Program Learning Outcomes   

Students learn to navigate operating systems and gain proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; build typing speed and accuracy while mastering foundational word processing; develop professional writing and customer-facing communication; strengthen analytical problem solving, decision-making, résumé writing, interviewing, and workplace ethics; advance spreadsheet skills with formulas, formatting, and charts; and refine verbal, nonverbal, and written communication for teamwork, presentations, and conflict resolution.  

  All labs run in isolated, legal environments under strict rules of engagement and align where applicable with certifications such as Security+, CEH, PNPT/OSCP fundamentals, and CHFI. Upon completion of the required coursework, students will complete an unpaid externship that consists of 135 hours clock hours in the computer technology field. 

  The foundational phase supports administrative, customer service, and office coordinator roles, while the advanced phase enables entry into cybersecurity pathways. 
 

Program support includes résumé and portfolio development, mock interviews, and guidance toward certifications that enhance employability.  

THE FOLLOWING COURSES ARE REQUIRED TO OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE IN THIS FIELD 

   Student Orientation    
  Attendance     
  Career Services Presentations    
  E-Reference Library    
       
CODE COURSE Credit Hours Quarter Credit
Hours
COS 100  Word Fundamentals I 30 1.50
EMP 600  Employment Skills I 15 0.75
EXF 100  Excel Fundamentals I  30 1.50
EMP601  Employment Skills II 15 0.75
IAI 210   Introduction to Artificial Intelligence I  45 4.50
IAI 211  Introduction to Artificial Intelligence II  15 0.75
BCA 220   Business Communications with AI  45 4.50
BCA 222   Business Communications with AI  15 0.75
ITF 200   IT Fundamentals   30 1.50
PNT 400   Penetration Testing I  45 4.50
PNT401   Penetration Testing II  15 0.75
ETH 200   Ethical Hacker I  30 1.50
ETH 201   Ethical Hacker II  15 0.75
NDF 310   Network Defenses I  45 4.50
NDF 311   Network Defenses II  15 0.75
SCP411C Security Plus I 30 1.50
SCP412C Security Plus II 30 1.50
IDA 200 Introduction to Data Analytics I 45 4.50
IDA 201 Introduction to Data Analytics II 15 0.75
IPM 300 Introduction to Project Management I 45 4.50
IPM 301 Introduction to Project Management II 15 0.75
EXTERN  Externship 135 4.50
       
  PROGRAM TOTALS 720 48