CY12 Cybersecurity, Diploma
Offered at the Griffin Campus and Henry Site
| Program Entrance Term: |
Fall, Spring, Summer |
| Minimum Length of Program: |
3 terms |
| Minimum Credit Hours for Graduation: |
46 |
Program Description
The Cybersecurity program provides students with hands on and technical training in the concepts, principles, and techniques required to successfully prevent and/or mitigate security issues on computing devices in a networked environment. Students will learn best practices for the design of secure modern networks as well as how to secure existing computing devices and networks. Students will learn about evolving threats and the proper use of specific security tools. Both security theory and hands on practice are stressed.
Admission Requirements
- Submit completed application and application fee
- Be at least 16 years of age
- Submit official high school transcript or GED transcript with test scores and ALL post-secondary transcripts in an official sealed envelope
- Meet assessment requirements.
Pre-requisites
All pre-requisite courses must be completed with at least a C grade.
Course Expiration
To ensure that students graduate with current skills in computer information systems, all CIST courses must be taken five years prior to graduation. Courses older than five years must be retaken. Courses transferred from other colleges also follow the five year rule.
The following is a suggested path to complete this program in a timely manner. An individual’s path to completion may be different based on institutional and personal factors affecting his/her academic progress.
Note: While all courses are offered, they may vary by term and campus. See the program advisor for any questions.
Contact Us
Christopher Hope, M.S., Program Coordinator
Email: Christopher.Hope@sctech.edu
Phone: (770) 412-5702
Program Courses
First Term
Second Term
| CIST 1122 | Hardware Installation and Maintenance | 4 |
| CIST 2451 | Introduction to Networks - CISCO | 4 |
| MATH 1012 | Foundations of Mathematics | 3 |
| CIST 2601 | Implementing Operating Systems Security | 4 |
| CIST Networking Elective (4) | |
Third Term
| CIST 2602 | Network Security | 4 |
| EMPL 1000 | Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development | 2 |
| CIST 2612 | Computer Forensics | 4 |
| CIST Networking Elective (4) | |
Note: Students are required to meet with their advisor for approval of occupational electives.