Cybersecurity Diploma Program
CY12 - 201912
Program Description
The Cybersecurity diploma 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 basic skills areas of English and mathematics, as well as in the technical areas of computer terminology and concepts, computer networking, and network security. Program graduates are qualified for employment as Computer Network Security Specialists, Cybersecurity Specialists or Information Security Analysts.
Program Specific Information
Students are accepted every semester based on course and space availability.
Program Length & Availability
3 Semesters
Campus Availability: Hall, Forsyth, Barrow
Financial Aid
This program is Eligible for the Pell Grant and may be eligible for Institutional and State Financial Aid.
Contact a Financial Aid Counselor for eligibility requirements and application materials.
Admissions Requirements
High school diploma or GED is required prior to admission. (Official transcripts or GED scores must be submitted from all colleges and/or high schools attended for credit.)
ACCUPLACER Testing, or submit SAT, ACT, COMPASS, or ASSET test scores.
Curriculum
Basic Skills – Total of 8 Hours
Program-Specific Core – Total of 30 Hours
CIST Networking Electives - Choose 8 Hours
Total Credit Hours: 46
Graduation Plan
Note: For a list of which courses are part of the elective area, please see the Curriculum tab for this program.
Semester One
Semester Two
Choose One:
| CIST 1401 | Comp Networking Fundamentals | 4 |
| | Or | |
| CIST 2451 | Introduction to Networks-Cisco | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 4 |
Semester Three
Apply for Graduation
Total Credit Hours: 46
This plan is for informational purposes ONLY. It is not a substitute for meeting with a program advisor each term.