James House Jr., Department Chair
Technology 226
301-784-5308
https://www.allegany.edu/computer-technology
This certificate program is designed to prepare students for a career in cybersecurity,
information assurance or network security and administration. Students completing
this program should have the skills necessary for taking the appropriate Cisco and
CompTIA industry certification exams. The program will also provide formal recognition
for individuals working in the computer field who want to certify or upgrade their
skills.
This is a career program and is designed to enable students to seek employment at
the program's completion. All credits are transferable to the Computer Technology
associate degree program. Students must achieve a "C" or better in the required computer
courses.
Successful completion of this program qualifies a student to apply for a Certificate
in Cybersecurity.
Required Computer Technology Courses
| COMP-101 | Computer Literacy |
| COMP-107 |
Introduction to Cybersecurity |
| COMP-201 | Security + |
| COMP-202 | Digital Forensics |
| COMP-216 or COMP-232 |
Cyber Law (Criminal Justice 216) or Wireless Network Security |
| COMP-219 or COMP-220 |
Operating Systems or Linux Operating System |
| COMP-225 | Introduction to Networking |
| COMP-239 | Cisco Networking 2 |
| COMP-245 |
Ethical Hacking |
| COMP-289 |
Security+ Certification Exam Review |
Required General Courses
| BUAD-101 or BUAD-104 |
Introduction to Business or Sales and Customer Service |
CYBERSECURITY
ONE-YEAR CERTIFICATE
PREPARATION FOR EMPLOYMENT
| BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Business Administration 101 or 104 (Introduction to Business or Sales and Customer Service) | 3 |
| Total: | 3 |
| COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY | |
| Computer Technology 101 (Computer Literacy) | 3 |
| Computer Technology 107 (Introduction to Cybersecurity | 3 |
| Computer Technology 201 (Security +) | 3 |
| Computer Technology 202 (Digital Forensics) | 3 |
| Computer Technology 216 or 232 (Cyber Law or Wireless Network Security) | 3 |
| Computer Technology 219 or 220 (Operating Systems or Linux OS) | 3 |
| Computer Technology 225 (Introduction to Networking) | 3 |
| Computer Technology 239 (Cisco Networking 2) | 3 |
| Computer Technology 245 (Ethical Hacking) | 3 |
| Computer Technology 289 (Security + Certification Exam Review) | 1 |
| Total: | 28 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 31 |
*Computer Technology 240 (Field Placement) can be used as a computer technology restricted elective or substituted for any required 200-level computer technology course in the cybersecurity certificate.
NOTE: All courses specifically identified by course number are graduation requirements for this program.
