Cybersecurity Foundations O.E.C.
Minimum Requirements for Cybersecurity Foundations Occupational Endorsement: 18 credits
Students must earn a C- grade or better in each course.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General University Requirements | ||
| Complete the general university requirements. | ||
| Occupational Endorsement Requirements | ||
| Complete the occupational endorsement requirements. | ||
| Cybersecurity Foundations Program Requirements | ||
| Complete the following: | ||
| CITS F204 | Introduction to Computer Networks | 3 |
| CITS F205 | Introduction to Coding and Programming | 3 |
| CITS F212 | Server Operating Systems | 3 |
| CITS F261 | Computer and Network Security | 3 |
| CITS F262 | Cybersecurity Defense and Countermeasures | 3 |
| CITS F263 | Network Security Penetration Testing | 3 |
| Total Credits | 18 | |
Road Maps
Road Maps are recommended semester-by-semester plans of study for programs and assume full-time enrollment unless otherwise noted.
Some courses and milestones must be completed in the semester listed to ensure timely graduation. Transfer credit may change the road map.
This road map should be used in conjunction with regular academic advising appointments. All students are encouraged to meet with their advisor or mentor each semester. Requirements, course availability and sequencing are subject to change.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| CITS F204 | Introduction to Computer Networks | 3 |
| CITS F205 | Introduction to Coding and Programming | 3 |
| CITS F261 | Computer and Network Security | 3 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Spring | ||
| CITS F212 | Server Operating Systems | 3 |
| CITS F262 | Cybersecurity Defense and Countermeasures | 3 |
| CITS F263 | Network Security Penetration Testing | 3 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Total Credits | 18 | |
Program Learning Outcomes
Program learning outcomes are measurable statements that describe knowledge or skills achieved by students upon completion of the program.
Students graduating with this program will be able to demonstrate:
- Demonstrate knowledge and skills related to installing, configuring, securing, and troubleshooting the devices, protocols, and services within a network infrastructure.
- Demonstrate knowledge and skills related to installing, configuring, maintaining, and securing server operating systems, including how to configure and administer network accounts, resources, and common services deployed on server operating systems.
- Demonstrate an ability to interpret and write basic programming constructs such as if-then statements, loop control, functions, arrays, simple input-output, searching, and recursion.
- Demonstrate advanced cybersecurity knowledge and skills related to analyzing internal and external security threats, technical vulnerability testing and examination techniques, developing security policies, and implementing security measures to protect information within an enterprise.
