Cybersecurity, Diploma

Location(s): Valdosta Campus, Online

The Computer Information Systems Cybersecurity 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 technical areas of computer terminology and concepts, program design and development, and computer networking. Program graduates are qualified for employment as Cybersecurity Specialists.

This program qualifies for the HOPE Career Grant.

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Admissions and Enrollment Information

Curriculum Outline (58 Hours)

General Core Courses

English Course
Choose ONE of the following:
ENGL 1010 - Fundamentals of English I Credits: 3
ENGL 1005 - Applied Technical Communication Credits: 3
Math Course
Choose ONE of the following:
MATH 1012 - Foundations of Mathematics Credits: 3
MATH 1005 - Applied Technical Mathematics Credits: 3
Social Science Course
EMPL 1000 - Interpersonal Relat & Prof Dev Credits: 2

Occupational Courses

CIST 1001 - Computer Concepts Credits: 4
CIST 1122 - Hardware Install & Maintenance Credits: 4
CIST 1601 - Information Security Fundament Credits: 3
CIST 1602 - Security Policies & Procedures Credits: 3
CIST 2601 - Implement Operate Sys Security Credits: 4
CIST 2602 - Network Security Credits: 4
CIST 2611 - Internet/Intranet Firewalls Credits: 4
CIST 2612 - Computer Forensics Credits: 4
CIST 2613 - Ethical Hacking/Penet. Testing Credits: 4
COMP 1000 - Introduction to Computers Credits: 3
CIST xxxx - Advisor-Guided NETWORKING Electives Credits: 8

And Choose ONE of the Following

CIST 1401 - Computer Networking Fundament Credits: 4

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