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Information Security Certificate
Program Available at:
- Brookhaven
- Cedar Valley
- Eastfield
- El Centro
- Mountain View
- North Lake
- Richland
Catalog Year 2023-2024 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.
Degree Type Level 1 Certificate
GPA Requirement Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher
TSI May be Exempt
For more information, visit the Dallas College Computer Information Technology webpage and your success coach at your campus.
This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing the Networking Security Awards. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn an Information Security Certificate. Courses from this certificate may apply to the related A.A.S. degree. Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College. See catalog for official certificate requirements.
This certificate provides hands-on, in-depth training to meet industry demands and concerns in protecting critical information infrastructures against cyber threats. The graduate will be qualified for entry-level positions in a network environment dealing with security challenges. Courses that complete this certificate and the Information Security Occupational Skills Award (OSA) are noted below.
Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.
SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER MAP FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS
All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students. This is not an official degree plan. See catalog for official certificate requirements.
CERTIFICATE MINIMUM: 18 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
PREREQUISITES
Extensive knowledge of the computer field is required including basic understanding of personal computers and operating systems as obtained in ITSC 1401 or BCIS 1405 or COSC 1301, as well as strong networking concepts obtained in Cisco and/or Microsoft networking courses or equivalent experiences approved by designated Information Technology personnel. It is further recommended that you have one or more of the following: Certificate and/or A.A.S. in networking, BS or BA in Computer Science, or Cisco CCNA, Novell CNE, Microsoft MCSA and/or MCSE, A+ and Network+, SCSA, UNIX/Linux certification, or other vendor specific certifications. It is recommended that you discuss your computer knowledge with one of the instructors teaching the courses to insure you have the required foundation to succeed.
SEMESTER 1
ITCC 1314 – CCNA 1: Introduction to Networks (Course also applies to OSA)
ITSC 1316 – Linux Installation and Configuration (Course also applies to OSA)
ITSE 1370 – Introduction to Python Programming
SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach to confirm academic and career goals before the end of the semester.
- Meet with your success coach to research your career options and opportunities for job shadowing and for assistance in preparing for job search.
Total Hours: 9
SEMESTER 2
ITSY 1300 – Fundamentals of Information Security This course is the capstone experience for this award. (Course also applies to OSA)
ITMT 2305 – Designing and Implementing a Server Infrastructure
SPCH 1321 – Business and Professional Communication This is a core course.
SEMESTER 2 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach to apply for the Information Security Certificate and the Information Security Occupational Skills Award.
Total Hours: 9
DALLAS COLLEGE PATHWAY TOTAL: 18 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS