This concentration offers a core curriculum that is designed to provide the academic and technical background to prepare students for a career in cyber security and digital forensics.
Area of Interest: Technology, Engineering, and Math
Program Location: Blount County Campus, Strawberry Plains Campus
Outcome: Associates of Applied Science (A.A.S.), Certificate
If you want to help protect critical cyber systems, then consider Pellissippi State Community College’s Computer Information Technology program with a Concentration in Cyber Defense. This program prepares students for a career in cyber security by equipping them with valuable skills in information assurance, digital forensics, and tactical perimeter defense along with hands-on experience.
Typical job opportunities: Computer support professional, information assurance analyst, security systems administrator, IT security technician, computer forensics technician/investigator.
Explore program courses and requirements, and potential job placements below, to find out if it’s right for you.
View more information about Computer Information Technology: Cyber Defense from the college catalog.
The A+/Network+ Certification Preparation certificate prepares students for success on the CompTIA A+ and Network+ certification exams.
Couse Number | Course Name |
CITC 1301 | Introduction to Programming & Logic |
CITC 1321 | A+ Hardware |
CITC 1302 | Introduction to Networking |
CITC 1322 | A+ Software |
CITC 1330 | Microsoft Desktop OS |
Learn more about A+/Network+ Certification Preparation from the college catalog.
Credit Hours | Curriculum | Co-Curricular Experiences |
Before You Start |
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0-15 hours |
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16-30 hours |
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31-45 hours |
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46-60+ hours |
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- Courses to complete A+/Network + Certificate
- Courses include industry recognized certifications that prepare students for careers in the field
- Foundational Courses (General Education)
- Career Readiness Experiences – these courses include opportunities for students to participate in experiences that prepare them for work in the field
Dean of Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics | Department Head of Computer Technology |
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Merve Kester Thomas, Ph.D. mkesterthomas@pstcc.edu 865-694-6410 |
Caleb Williamson cjwilliamson2@pstcc.edu 865-694-6468 |
Accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs in 2022.
Student Achievement Metrics | 2021-2022 | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 |
Fall-to-Fall Retention in Program | 41.4% | 32.1% | 33.3% |
Number of Graduates | 16 | 21 | 20 |
Job Placement | 90% | 89% | -- |
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