CYberSecurity
2025-2026 Application will open January 2025
2025-2026 Application will open January 2025
Students enrolled in Cyber Security will earn a technical college certificate. The Cyber Security certificate program prepares the student with the understanding of concepts, principles, and techniques required in computer information processing.
Career opportunities: Graduates may find entry-level employment as cyber security specialists working with networking systems, telecommunications, cryptography, security system design, or risk assessment and contingency planning.
21 credits (out of 30 max)
CIST 1001: Computer Concepts (4 DE credits)
CIST 1122: Hardware Installation and Maintenance (4 DE credits)
CIST 1601: Information Security Fundamentals (3 DE credits)
CIST 2612: Computer Forensics (4 DE credits)
CRJU 1010: Introduction to Criminal Justice (3 DE credits)
CRJU 2050: Criminal Procedure (3 DE credits)
21
6
Cyber Crime Specialist
2 semesters (fall and spring)
This program does not have any required fees. However, students are responsible for the cost of any required supplies.
Textbooks for all courses are provided by WGTC. Students only be charged for a textbook if it is not returned or if it is returned damaged
Program registration is open from January - May each school year. Program enrollment is determined on a first come first serve basis. Students must meet all admission requirements to be enrolled in a CCI program. Additionally, all required registration steps must be submitted for an application to be considered complete. Enrollment status notification is sent out in mid to late May each year via the student's DCSS email. To review admission requirements, please visit the Admission Requirements page. To apply, please visit the Registration page.