Cybersecurity Fundamentals Certificate Program
CW71 - 201912
Program Description
The Cybersecurity Fundamentals TCC is a sequence of courses designed, upon completion of required prerequisite courses, to provide students with an understanding of the fundamental concepts, principles and techniques required in computer information processing. Completion of the TCC will prepare students to either continue more advanced studies in cybersecurity leading toward a Diploma or AAS Degree or broaden their current CIST knowledge base.
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 not eligible for the Pell Grant but 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.)
(A dual enrolled student would not be required to have a GED or High School Diploma completed to be admitted into this program.)
ACCUPLACER Testing, or submit SAT, ACT, COMPASS, or ASSET test scores.
Curriculum
Program-Specific Core – Total of 18 Hours
Total Credit Hours: 18
Graduation Plan
Semester One
Semester Two
Apply for Graduation
| CIST 1602 | Security Policies & Procedures | 3 |
| | | |
| CIST 1401 | Comp Networking Fundamentals | 4 |
| | Or | |
| CIST 2451 | Introduction to Networks-Cisco | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 7 |
Total Credit Hours: 18
This plan is for informational purposes ONLY. It is not a substitute for meeting with a program advisor each term.