Certificate of Proficiency | 16 credits
Computer Sciences & Information Systems
Taylorsville Redwood Campus BB 112
Program Information (801) 957-5150
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Program Description
Students will learn the fundamentals of Information Assurance and Cyber Defense. This program is designed to meet all of the requirements for a student to receive a certificate from the National Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security in CAE-IA/Cyber Defense.
Career Opportunities
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Transfer/Articulation Information
All courses in this CP transfer as elective credit. The courses also articulate to most USHE institutions; however, not necessarily in the same program.
Estimated Time to Completion
2 Semesters
| Program Student Learning Outcomes |
Related College-Wide Student Learning Outcomes |
| |
1 - Acquire substantive knowledge
2 - Communicate effectively
3 - Develop quantitative literacies
4 - Think critically & creatively
5 - Become a community engaged learner
6 - Work in professional & constructive manner
7 - Develop computer & information literacy
8 - Develop lifelong wellness |
| Students will understand the fundamentals of Basic Data Analysis and IT Systems Components. |
1 |
| Basic Scripting and Introductory Programming. |
1 |
| Networking Concepts, Cyber Defense and Cyber Threats are identified and studied. |
1 |
| Students will understand Fundamental Security Design Principles, IA Fundamentals and an introduction to Cryptography. |
1 |
| Policy, Legal, Ethics, and Compliance are studied. |
1, 6 |
| System Administration is studied and practiced. |
1 |
