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IT-Systems Security Cyber Defense

Curriculum Description

Information Technology

Career Cluster:    
Web and Digital Communications, Information Support and Services, Programming and Software Development, and Network Systems

Pathway:              Information Technology

Program Major    Information Technology

Pathway Description

The Information Technology (IT) curriculum prepares graduates for employment in the technology sector as designers, testers, support technicians, system administrators, developers, or programmers who use computer software and\or hardware to design, process, implement and manage information systems in specialties such as database services, security, business intelligence, healthcare informatics and others depending on the technical path selected within this curriculum.

Course work includes development of a student’s ability to create, store, communicate, exchange and use information to solve technical issues related to information support and services, interactive media, network systems, programming and software development, information security and other emerging technologies based on the selected area of study.

Graduates should qualify for employment in entry-level positions with businesses, educational systems, and governmental agencies which rely on computer systems to design and manage information. The program will incorporate the competencies of industry-recognized certification exams.

This curriculum model is designed for the student that wishes to obtain the Certificate in Information Technology with an emphasis in Systems Security Cyber Defense.

The following represents one way in which the certificate can be completed. Students who aren’t able to follow the recommended curriculum model below should consult their academic advisor to be sure that they take courses in the best order for their success. (CTE-Y C25590PA)

Certificate NEW

C25590CD
NC CIP: 11.0103
Day, Evening, and Online
POS Approved: Fall 2017

Fall Semester

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
CTI 120 Network & Sec Foundation NEW 2017FA 2 2 0 3
SEC 110 Security Concepts 2 2 0 3
  Total: 4 4 0 6

Spring Semester

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
SEC 150 Secure Communications NEW VERSION 2017FA 2 2 0 3
SEC 160 Security Administration I NEW VERSION 2017FA 2 2 0 3
  Total: 4 4 0 6

Fall Semester

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
CCT 231 Technology Crimes & Law 3 0 0 3
  Total: 3 0 0 3

Spring Semester

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
CCT 250 Network Vulnerabilities I 2 2 0 3
  Total: 2 2 0 3

Total Credit Hours: 18

Additional Information

2017FA - New certificate created from the AAS degree.

C25590CD