First Year (18 Credit Hours Total)

Fall Semester

1st 8 Week Courses

First Year Fall - First 8 Weeks
Course Name	Credit Hours	Term Taken	Grade	Core Curriculum
COSC 1301 - Introduction to Computing¹ (Offered on a continuous basis, Required for progression)	3			090

2nd 8 Week Courses

First Year Fall - Second 8 Weeks
Course Name	Credit Hours	Term Taken	Grade	Core Curriculum
ITNW 1325 - Fundamentals of Networking Technologies	3			-
ITSY 1342 - Information Technology Security	3			-

Total Credit Hours: 9

Spring Semester

Come talk to an academic advisor about your graduation for the Level 1 Certificate - Cybersecurity

1st 8 Week Courses

First Year Spring - First 8 Weeks
Course Name	Credit Hours	Term Taken	Grade	Core Curriculum
ITSC 1325 - Personal Computer Hardware	3			-
ITSC 1305 - Introduction to PC Operating Systems	3			-

2nd 8 Week Courses

First Year Spring - Second 8 Weeks
Course Name	Credit Hours	Term Taken	Grade	Core Curriculum
Information Technology Elective²	3			-

Total Credit Hours: 9

Grand Total Credit Hours: 18

Program Information

Educational Outlook

The Level I Certificate in Cybersecurity is designed to develop the fundamental skills, knowledge, and experience which prepares the student for positions in the field of Cybersecurity and their use on the job. The program combines classroom lecture along with hands-on experience to give the students practical knowledge of computer systems.

Career Outlook

Potential career opportunities with this certificate:

Data Entry Keyer: $25,834 (with Certificate)
Computer User Support Specialist: $35,198 (with Certificate)

Based on entry-level jobs in Central Texas - https://texaswages.com/WDAWages

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