Our Information Technology (IT) Cybersecurity Coding diploma program includes specific technical paths in cybersecurity and coding. This program will help prepare you for entry-level positions with businesses, educational systems, and governmental agencies that rely on computer systems to design and manage information. Emphasis is placed on security concepts, programming language, and ethical hacking.
Upon graduation, you will qualify for employment in entry-level positions with businesses, educational systems, and governmental agencies that rely on computer systems to design and manage information. The program will incorporate the competencies of industry-recognized certification exams for Amazon Web Services (AWS), Python Institute, Cisco, and others.
This is a diploma program and requires fewer credits and less time to complete than a degree program. If you’re looking for a shorter time commitment, the certificate program may be for you.
The Cybersecurity Coding program also offers degree and certificate options.
Skills You’ll Learn
The Cybersecurity Coding program is focused on job-related skills in the following areas:
- Communicating professionally and thinking critically
- Analyze and solve problems, using algorithms to create computer programs and scripts, that support Information Technology systems
- Mastering programming logic principles, identifying security risks, and selecting appropriate hardware and software applications
- Understanding security principles including authentication, confidentiality, and access control to make systems less vulnerable to failures and attacks
Career Opportunities
There are many employment opportunities for Cybersecurity Coding graduates, including:
- Cybersecurity analyst/specialist
- Forensic computer analyst
- Cybersecurity programmer
Industry Certifications Available
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
- Cyber Secure Coder
- Linux+
- Python Application Development
- Python Certified Entry-Level Python Programmer
- Security+
Plan of Study
The recommended course sequence for this program and a complete list of related classes are available in the Academic Catalog. Click the button below to view a copy of this plan of study, which is also available as a PDF.