Cyber Technician Specialist - Major #2751 - Certificate

This program map only provides one possible pathway for degree and/or certificate obtainment and is for reference only. Please schedule an appointment with a counselor to develop your individualized Student Education Plan.
It is also important to discuss your transfer options with a counselor because each university will require specific courses.

This option is designed to meet the training needs for qualified entry-level hardware/software and basic security personnel.

1. Prepare students for an entry level position in the IT/Cybersecurity field.

Program Map

Certificate Requirements 

7 units
CIT 48A
IT+ Fundamentals
This course teaches students the skills for personal computer software applications and hardware support. The students will look at various computer functions of common operating systems, network connectivity using security, and web browsing best practices. (A, CSU)

Course Details:

  1. Advisory: CIT 15
    2. AND
  2. Advisory: ENGL C1000
    1. CSU Transfer
      CIT 48B
      A+ and Security Principles
      This course is intended to cover skills for personal computer software and hardware support. The students will look at server software and hardware support: installation, configuration, diagnosing and troubleshooting system software, basic networking, memory management, server principles and configuration, and network security. The students will be introduced to network security, legal, ethical, and professional security issues, and risk management. (A, CSU)

      Course Details:

      1. Advisory: ENGL C1000
        2. AND
      2. Advisory: CIT 15
        1. CSU Transfer