Certificate of Completion in Cybersecurity Fundamentals

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Course Sequence by Term

The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:

  • Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Degree Progress Report Tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
  • The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
  • Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
  • Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.

Part-time Sequence

Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.

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Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
CIS105 Survey of Computer Information Systems CS 3
CIS126DL or
CIS126RH		 Linux Operating System or Red Hat System Administration I 3

Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 2
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
CIS156 Python Programming: Level I 3
CIS190 or
CNT140AB		 Introduction to Networking or Introduction to Networks 3–4
BPC270 or
MST150++		 A+ Exam Prep: Operating System Configuration and Support or Any Microsoft Windows Course 3

Term 3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 3
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
CIS111 or
ITS120		 Ethics in Information Technology or Legal, Ethical and Regulatory Issues 3
ITS240 Ethical Hacking and Network Defense 3
CIS270 or
ITS110		 Essentials of Network and Information Security or Information Security Fundamentals 3

Course Area Key

  • CS = Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application