PROGRAM SEMESTER MAP - Software, Security & Development Degree (AAS)

Technical Requirements for CERT A (27 hours)

SEMESTER PLAN:
Students should work with their advisor to outline 4 or 5 courses each semester to complete at least 27 hours of Technical Requirements within 2-3 semesters in order to receive a Technical Cert A. 

Since course scheduling varies each semester, courses should be selected to follow one of the areas of emphasis focusing on Software Development/Coding; Networking or Cybersecurity.

Software Development/Coding Emphasis

Course Name

hour(s)

CIS1858 - Visual Basic Programming ($)

3 hour(s)

CIS1862 - C++ Programming ($)

3 hour(s)

CIS1864 - C# Programming ($)

3 hour(s)

CIS1868 - Java Programming ($)

3 hour(s)

CIS1872 - Python Programming ($)

3 hour(s)

CIS1876 - C Programming ($)

3 hour(s)

CIS1902 - Introduction to SQL ($)

3 hour(s)

CIS1911 - Azure Development ($)

3 hour(s)

CIS1913 - Azure Security Technologies ($)

3 hour(s)

Networking Emphasis

CIS1914 - Certified Network Defender ($)

3 hour(s)

CIS1915 - Introduction to Virtualization ($)

3 hour(s)

CIS1916 - Introduction to Windows Server ($)

3 hour(s)

CIS1917 - Network Defense Essentials ($)

3 hour(s)

CIS1919 - Windows Server Active Directory ($)

3 hour(s)

CIS1920 - Windows Server Advanced Networking ($)

3 hour(s)

CIS1955 - Cisco CCNA Routing and Switching I ($)

3 hour(s)

CIS1956 - Cisco CCNA Routing and Switching II ($)

3 hour(s)

CIS1958 - Network Plus ($)

3 hour(s)

Cybersecurity Emphasis

CIS1910 - Azure Administrator ($)

3 hour(s)

CIS1912 - Azure Fundamentals ($)

3 hour(s)

CIS1913 - Azure Security Technologies ($)

3 hour(s)

CIS1914 - Certified Network Defender ($)

3 hour(s)

CIS1917 - Network Defense Essentials ($)

3 hour(s)

CIS1918 - Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals ($)

3 hour(s)

CIS1950 - Ethical Hacking ($)

3 hour(s)

CIS1958 - Network Plus ($)

3 hour(s)

CIS1959 - Security Plus ($)

3 hour(s)

Total Hours 27 for Technical Certificate A

Additional Requirements for Technical CERT B (15 hours)

After completing the 27 hours in one of the Certificate A emphasis areas, students can continue on to earn a Technical Certificate B by completing the following 15 hours of courses.

Course Name

hour(s)

CIS1753 - Android App Development 1 ($)

3 hour(s)

CIS1767 - IOS App Development 1 ($)

3 hour(s)

CIS1865 - ASP.NET Programming ($)

3 hour(s)

CIS1895 - Introduction to Oracle ($)

3 hour(s)

CIS1896 - Oracle Database: PL/SQL Programming ($)

3 hour(s)

Total Hours for Technical Certificate B (42 HOURS)

BASIC SKILLS (15 HOURS) - Complete the following courses:

COMPUTER LITERACY (3 HOURS)

Students should complete 44 Technical requirements in the area of emphasis desired and work with their advisor to select coursework to fit their individual interest area. 

Java Programming and Introduction to SQL are recommended to be completed as part of the Technical requirements, regardless of the area of emphasis selected.