Cybersecurity Technology
CSET Tech Fusion Program
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The Cybersecurity Technology program is designed to provide students with the skills to recognize and prevent threats to information and information systems and to master techniques for defense against such threats. Security models, intrusion detection, incident handling, firewalls, perimeter protection, and network security laws are covered in the course work.
This program leads to an Associate of Applied Science Degree and is preparatory for employment upon graduation from MGCCC. Where a transfer to four-year college or university is desired, a conference should be scheduled with a MGCCC advisor.
All students completing a career or technical program must complete a MGCCC Board- approved Technical Skills Attainment where applicable. Students should see an advisor for further details.
Internet of Things (IoT) and Smart Technology Certificate (Optional)
Students in this program have the option to obtain the Internet of Things (IoT) and Smart Technology Certificate (16 hours) by successfully completing the following courses.
Course | Credit(s) |
---|---|
IST 1914 - Introduction to IoT | 4 |
IST 1344 - IoT Fundamentals: Connecting Things | 4 |
IST 1924 - IoT Installations | 4 |
IST 1934 - Special Projects in IoT | 4 |
Cybersecurity Technology Certificate
Semester One
Course | Credit(s) |
---|---|
IST 1124 - IT Foundations | 4 |
IST 1134 - CCNA 1: Intro to Networks | 4 |
IST 1624 - Network Security Fundamentals | 4 |
IST 1213 - Client Installation and Configuration | 3 |
Semester Two
Course | Credit(s) |
---|---|
IST 1633 - Wireless Security and Privacy | 3 |
IST 2634 - Penetration Testing and Implementation | 4 |
IST 1613 - Computer Forensics | 3 |
IST 1253 - Network Administration Using Linux | 3 |
Technical Elective | 3* |
Total Credits: 31
Cybersecurity Technology Diploma
Semester Three
Total Credits: 15
Total Clock Hours: 1,245
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Semester Four
Course | Credit(s) |
---|---|
ENG 1033 - Technical English or ENG 1113 / 1114 English Composition | 3/4 |
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | 3☨ |
Social/Behavioral Science Elective | 3+ |
Math/Natural Science Elective | 3/4# |
BAD 2533 - Computer Applications in Business and Industry | 3 |
or CSC 1123 - Computer Applications I |
Total Credits: 15/17
Note:
Please refer to “The Credit by Non-Traditional Means” regarding stipulations for receiving articulated credit.
*Any instructor/school chair approved field related elective.
☨ If a student takes a foreign language as the one humanities requirement, that course must be an advanced foreign language that includes the following: Occupational Spanish (MFL 1203), French II (MFL 1123), Spanish II (MFL 1223), Japanese II (MFL 1423), Italian II (MFL 1723), French III (MFL 2113), Spanish III (MFL 2213), Italian III (MFL 2713), French IV (MFL 2123), Spanish IV (2223), or Italian IV (MFL 2723).
+ SPT 2173- Interpersonal Communication is recommended; economics, psychology, sociology, marriage and family, or human growth and development.
# MAT 1033 – Technical Mathematics, MAT 1313/1314 – College Algebra or Higher; however, MAT 1723 – The Real Number System and MAT 1733 – Geometry, Measurement, and Probability are not applicable or Any Lab Science.