Certificate Graduation Requirements

To graduate with a certificate, students must have demonstrated eligibility for ENG 111  or ENG 115 .  See Academic Regulations for all Graduation Requirements.  

Certificate Requirements: 32 credits

• CTS 103 - Theory and Troubleshooting Microcomputers 1 3 credit hours
• CTS 203 - Theory and Troubleshooting Microcomputers 2 3 credit hours
• CTS 140 - Network Security Fundamentals 4 credit hours
• CTS 110 - Network Essentials 4 credit hours
• CTS 130 - Networking 1 4 credit hours
• CTS 131 - Networking 2 4 credit hours
• CTS 230 - Networking 3 4 credit hours
• CTS 231 - Networking 4 4 credit hours
• STM 103 - Professional Skills for STEM 1 credit hour
• CYB 270 - Cyber Capstone 1 credit hour

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

• Demonstrate knowledge of “knowledge base” capabilities in identifying the solutions to less common and more complex system problems [Knowledge Management].
• Demonstrate knowledge of disaster recovery and continuity of operations plans [Incident Management].
• Demonstrate knowledge of measures or indicators of system performance and availability [Information Technology Performance Assessment].
• Demonstrate knowledge of systems administration concepts [Operating Systems].
• Demonstrate knowledge of the operations and processes for diagnosing common or recurring system problems [Systems Life Cycle].
• Demonstrate knowledge of the type and frequency of routine maintenance needed to keep equipment functioning properly [Systems Life Cycle].
• Conduct open source research for troubleshooting novel client-level-problems [Knowledge Management].
• Identify possible causes of degradation of system performance or availability and initiating actions needed to mitigate this degradation [System Life Cycle].
• Test and configure network workstations and peripherals [Network Management].
• Demonstrate skill in the basic operation of computers [Computer Skills].
• Use the appropriate tools for repairing software, hardware, and peripheral equipment of a system [Computers and Electronics].
• Demonstrate knowledge of basic physical computer components and architectures, including the functions of various components and peripherals (e.g., central processing units (CPUs), network interface cards (NICs), data storage) [Computers and Electronics].
• Demonstrate knowledge of electronic devices (e.g., computer systems/components, access control devices, digital cameras, electronic organizers, hard drives, memory cards, modems, network components, printers, removable storage devices, scanners, telephones, copiers, credit card skimmers, facsimile machines, global positioning systems (GPSs)) [Hardware].
• Demonstrate knowledge of network security architecture concepts, including topology, protocols, components, and principles (e.g., application of defense in-depth) [Information Systems/Network Security].
• Identify the risks and threats to an organization’s data and providing a structured way of addressing how to safeguard these critical electronic assets.
• Demonstrate a systems approach to critical thinking.
• Demonstrate effective professional communication.

This program aligns with the college’s core competencies.

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