Cybersecurity
- Cost
- $7,335*
Protect businesses from cyber-attacks
Defend your data
Protect businesses and other institutions that use electronic commerce from malicious cyber-attacks and data theft. Learn best practices for securing environments and for ethical hacking.
The Cybersecurity Certificate takes three semesters, and you gain the following skills:
- data security and encryption
- information governance
- infrastructure security
What can you do with a Cybersecurity Certificate?
The Certificate in Cybersecurity prepares you to start work in cybersecurity, IT operations or related computer fields.
Expand your skillset with stackable certificates
The 36 college credits you earn with your certificate in cybersecurity can all apply to an Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) (63-65 credits). This certificate can also be earned along the way as you complete your A.A.S. with the specialty option of Network Administration and Cybersecurity. That’s one way to stack this certificate toward another credential.
You can also earn a second certificate, upgrading or expanding your skillset. Choose a certificate combination specific to your interests or how you want to develop your career. Choose from these other certificates:
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Financial Aid/Scholarships Available
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Career Certificate
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Program Length: 1.5 Years
Full-time students can complete in 1.5 years.
Career Outlook
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Your College & Career Navigator (CCN) helps you
- complete the admission process
- choose an academic program
- enroll in first-semester classes
- get access to helpful resources
Recommended Pathway
This pathway serves as a guide for students to complete the degree or certificate assuming full-time enrollment (registered in 12 or more credit hours per semester) with Semester 1 typically representing a Fall term. Students are strongly encouraged to meet with their College and Career Navigator (CCN) to identify coursework that will meet degree requirements based on individual academic goals. For a more inclusive list of course options, see the college catalog.
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- Credit for prior learning available
- Dual credit options available
- Global citizenship
- Online/Virtual options available
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Course Code Course Title Credits Course Highlights CLC 120 2 CIT 131 3 CIT 132 3 CIT 139 3 CIT 142 4 -
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Course Code CIT 131 Course Title Credits 3 Course Highlights -
Course Code CIT 132 Course Title Credits 3 Course Highlights -
Course Code CIT 139 Course Title Credits 3 Course Highlights -
Course Code CIT 142 Course Title Credits 4 Course Highlights
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Course Code Course Title Credits Course Highlights CIT 133 3 CIT 151 3 CIT 152 3 CIT 162 3 -
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Course Code CIT 162 Course Title Credits 3 Course Highlights
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Course Code Course Title Credits Course Highlights CIT 252 3 CIT 253 3 CIT 261 3 -
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Course Code CIT 261 Course Title Credits 3 Course Highlights
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Total Credit Hours
36*Cost is estimated based on recommended pathway credit hours. This includes in-district tuition and other fees, such as books and materials before financial aid is applied, as well as grants, loans or scholarships. There are many opportunities for financial assistance at CLC. Learn more about Cost of Attendance.
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