Computer Science/Cyber Security
Computer Science & Cyber Security
About Computer Science & Cyber Security
Learn to defend against criminal and terrorist threats. This program is designed to prepare students for a career in the Cyber Security/Information Assurance industry. Successful students are prepared to enter the industry as an entry level IT security administrator. Web based curriculum allows students to advance at their own pace supplementing classroom instruction and hands on labs. The program prepares students for industry recognized certifications.
- For Grades: 11-12
- Course Length: 1 or 2 years
- Credit: .5 Technical English, 1.0 Math, 1.0 Science, .5 Occupational Elective
- Prerequisite: None
- Location: Tri-Tech Skills Center
Students Will Learn:
- Hardware, networking and software including Linux and CISCO
- Participate in Cyber Patriot and Amazon Web Services Project STEM
Career Opportunities:
- Programmer
- Systems Engineer
- Intelligence Analyst
- Network Security Consultant
- Software Developer
Certification Opportunities:
- CompTIA A+
- Network +
- Security +
- Linux
College Credits Available: 10 credits
Year-long course must be completed to be eligible for the English, Math, or Science credits.