The School of Mathematics and Computer Science offers a course of study leading to a Certificate in Cybersecurity. The Certificate is available to students, regardless of major, who complete the specified coursework, and while prior technical/security experience, training, or education may be beneficial, none is required. The Certificate requires the completion of COS 281 Introduction to Information Security & Assurance (3 credit hours), and any three (3) of the following:
COS 332 - Management of Information Security & Assurance (3 credit hours)
COS 334 - Cyber Forensics (4 credit hours)
COS 435 - Advanced Topics in Cyber Security (3 credit hours)
COS 484 - Introduction to Network Security (3 credit hours)
All courses must be passed with a “C” or better.
The Network Associate Certificate is for students wishing to work in the field of information technology as a network associate. In order to obtain the Network Associate Certificate a student must complete 12 hour block of courses including: CIT 111 Network Fundamentals, CIT 112, Routing and Switching, CIT 211 Network Protocols, and CIT 212 Introduction to WAN Technology. All courses must be passed with a “C” or better. The concepts and skills acquired in this program will ensure that a student is competent to sit for the internationally Cisco CCNA certification examination.
The Network Associate Certificate is for students wishing to work in the field of information technology as a network professional. To be admitted, a student must hold a CCNA certification or have passed the CCNA 1, CCNA 2, CCNA 3, and CCNA 4 courses. A student must complete a 9 hour block of courses including CIT 311 (Advanced Routing), CIT 312 (Advanced LAN Switching), and CIT 412 (Optimizing Converged Networks). These courses are available online and will provide an educational opportunity for non-traditional students who work or are extended geographically.
This certificate is for students wishing to work in the field of information technology as a computer technician. In order to obtain the Computer Technician certificate a student must complete six-hour block of courses including CIT 136 Computer Hardware and CIT 137 Comp Operating Systems: Management & Maintenance. All courses must be passed with a "C" or better. The concepts and skills acquired in this program will assist a student to sit for the internationally recognized CompTIA A+ certification.