Cyber Technician Specialist - Major #2751

Certificate Program Map

The program map below represents an efficient and effective course taking sequence for this program. Individual circumstances might require some changes to this path. It is always recommended that you meet with your pathway counselor to develop a personalized educational plan.

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

Upon completion of the program, students will:

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

Effective Term: 2023 Fall Semester

Certificate Requirements

7 units

CIT 48A

IT+ Fundamentals

3 units

Effective Term: 2023 Fall Semester
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:

Requisites & Advisories

Corequisite: CIT 15
Advisory: CIT 15
Advisory: ENGL 1A

General Education

IGETC

CSU GE

CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

CIT 48B

A+ and Security Principles

4 units

Effective Term: 2023 Fall Semester
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)