Cybersecurity Specialist Certificate Level One Basic, Certificate Level One Advanced, and A.A.S. (11.0101) Uvalde, Eagle Pass, and Del Rio Campuses
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Purpose
Admission Requirements
Program of Study
Program of Study
Fall Semester
| Course Number | Title | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| ITSC 1305 | Introduction to PC Operating Systems | 3 |
| ITNW 1325 | Fundamentals of Networking | 3 |
| ITSC 1316 | Linux Installation & Configuration | 3 |
| ITSY 1300 | Fundamentals of Information Security | 3 |
| Total | 12 |
Spring Semester
| Course Number | Title | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| ITNW 1454 | Implementing & Supporting Servers | 4 |
| ITSY 1342 | Information Technology Security | 3 |
| ITSY 2300 | Operating System Security | 3 |
| ITSY 23411 | Security Management Practices | 3 |
| Total | 13 | |
| Total Credit Hours for Certificate | 25 |
Notes:
- Capstone course that consolidates the student's learning experiences.
Program of Study
Fall Semester
| Course Number | Title | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| ITSY 2301 | Firewalls & Network Security | 3 |
| ITSY 2343 | Computer System Forensics | 3 |
| ITSY 2345 | Network Defense & Countermeasures | 3 |
| ITSY 2359 | Security Assessment & Auditing | 3 |
| Total | 12 |
Spring Semester
| Course Number | Title | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| ITSY 23421 | Incident Response & Handling | 3 |
| ITSY 2330 | Intrusion Detection | 3 |
| ITSY 22821 | Co-Op CIS Security | 2 |
| Total | 8 | |
| Total Credit Hours for Certificate | 20 |
Notes:
- Capstone course that consolidates the student's learning experiences.
| General Education Courses | Credit | |
|---|---|---|
| Social & Behavioral Sciences | 9 | |
| Humanities & Fine Arts | 3 | |
| Natural Science & Mathematics | 3 | |
| Total General Education Courses | 15 | |
| Technical Education Courses | 45 | |
| Total Credit Hours for A.A.S. | 60 |
Program of Study
First Year
Fall Semester
| Course Number | Title | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| EDUC 1300π | Learning Framework | |
| or | ||
| COLS 0300 | College Success Skills | |
| ITSC 1305 | Introduction to PC Operating Systems | 3 |
| ITNW 1325 | Fundamentals of Networking | 3 |
| ITSC 1316 | Linux Installation & Configuration | 3 |
| ITSY 1300 | Fundamentals of Information Security | 3 |
| Total | 12 |
Spring Semester
| Course Number | Title | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| ITNW 1454 | Implementing & Supporting Servers | 4 |
| ITSY 1342 | Information Technology Security | 3 |
| ITSY 2300 | Operating Systems Security | 3 |
| ITSY 23411 | Security Management Practices | 3 |
| Total | 13 |
Second Year
Fall Semester
| Course Number | Title | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| ITSY 2301 | Firewalls & Network Security | 3 |
| ITSY 2343 | Computer System Forensics | 3 |
| ITSY 2345 | Network Defense & Countermeasures | 3 |
| ITSY 2359 | Security Assessment & Auditing | 3 |
| Total | 12 |
Spring Semester
| Course Number | Title | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| ITSY 2342 | Incident Response & Handling | 3 |
| ITSY 2330 | Intrusion Detection | 3 |
| ITSY 22821 | Co-Op CIS Security | 2 |
| Total | 8 |
Academic Course Requirements
| Course Number | Title | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| PSYC 2301 | General Psychology | 3 |
| ENGL 1301 | Composition I | 3 |
| MATH 1332 | Contemporary Mathematics | 3 |
| SPCH 1321 | Business & Professional Communication | 3 |
| PHIL 2306 | Introduction to Ethics | 3 |
| Total | 15 | |
| Total Credit Hours for A.A.S. | 60 |
Notes:
- Capstone course that consolidates the student's learning experiences.
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Please choose from a virtual appointment or an in-person appointment by clicking on the link to schedule an appointment with your Success Coach.
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Luis Ruiz |
Disability Support Services students, please schedule your appointment with Teresa Crow.
Veteran students, please contact our Veteran Affairs Certifying Official to schedule an appointment.