Cybersecurity Certificate Program
IS81 - 201003
Program Description
The Cybersecurity certificate is designed to give students the knowledge they need to understand and maintain computer information systems security.
Program Specific Information
Students are accepted each semester based on course and space availability.
Program Length & Availability
2 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
Program-Specific Core – Total of 26 Hours
Total Credit Hours: 26
Graduation Plan
Semester One
| CIST 1601 | Info Security Fundamentals | 3 |
| CIST 1602 | Security Policies & Procedures | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 6 |
Semester Two
Semester Two
Apply for Graduation
| CIST 2612 | Computer Forensics | 4 |
| CIST 2613 | Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 8 |
Total Credit Hours: 26
This plan is for informational purposes ONLY. It is not a substitute for meeting with a program advisor each term.