Program Description:
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.
Program Technical Requirements
1. All CIST programs require windows based PC.
2. Chromebooks and Mac and Linux based computers are not compatible with programs.
3. CIST 1510 and CIST 2531 require an Adobe Creative Cloud subscription.
Course Validity Duration
All CIST courses are valid for a period of 5 years after completion.
COMP 1000 is valid for a period of 5 years after completion.
Note: For online versions of CIST 1122, CIST 2451, CIST 2452, and CIST 2453, the lab final must be completed in person on campus or in person at other locations with an instructor approved proctor.
Basic Skills Courses (8 Credit Hours)
| EMPL 1000 | Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development | 2 |
| MATH 1012 | Foundations of Mathematics | 3 |
| ENGL 1005 | Applied Technical Communication | 3 |
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| ENGL 1010 | Fundamentals of English I | 3 |
Refer to General Education Core Courses
Occupational Curriculum (49 Credit Hours)
| COMP 1000 | Introduction to Computer Literacy | 3 |
| CIST 1001 | Computer Concepts | 4 |
| CIST 1122 | Hardware Installation and Maintenance | 4 |
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| CIST 1401 | Computer Networking Fundamentals | 4 |
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| CIST 2451 | Introduction to Networks - CISCO | 4 |
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| CIST 1601 | Information Security Fundamentals | 3 |
| CIST 1602 | Security Policies and Procedures | 3 |
| CIST 2601 | Implementing Operating Systems Security | 4 |
| CIST 2602 | Network Security | 4 |
| CIST 2611 | Network Defense and Countermeasures | 4 |
| CIST 2612 | Computer Forensics | 4 |
| CIST 2613 | Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing | 4 |
| CIST xxxx | CIST Networking Elective Courses | 8 |