Cybersecurity

Prerequisite/Course Fee: 

• Course Fee - $12

This introductory year-long course provides students with introductory knowledge related to computer hardware and software, safety procedures, network design and configuration. Areas of emphasis include ethics in cybersecurity, online safety, and securing networks. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. This course fulfills one of the Arts/Humanities/CTE credits required for high school graduation. 

Prerequisite/Course Fee: 

• Cybersecurity I

• Course Fee - $12

This one-year course is designed for students who have successfully completed Cybersecurity I. Areas of emphasis include: computer forensics, incident handling, and investigative objectives. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. This course fulfills one of the elective credits required for high school graduation.  

Prerequisite/Course Fee: 

• Cybersecurity I AND Cybersecurity II

• Course Fee - $12

This one-year complementary course is designed for students who have successfully completed a Cybersecurity pathway and have the desire to pursue advanced study through investigation and in-depth research. Students are expected to work independently or in a team and consult with their supervising teacher for guidance. The supervising teacher will give directions, monitor, and evaluate the students’ topic of study. Experiences may include job shadowing, completion of capstone or project-based learning projects, and/or portfolio development. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. This course fulfills one of the elective credits required for high school graduation and may be repeated. 

Prerequisite/Course Fee: 

• Cybersecurity I AND Cybersecurity II

• Dual Enrollment Course Fee - $TBD

INTRODUCTION TO LINUX: Topics include Linux Operating System origins, file system, user commands and utilities, graphical user interfaces, editors, manual pages and shells. Students are expected to have basic computer literacy prior to enrolling in this course.

This dual enrollment course is offered as part of a formal agreement between CCSD and NSHE Institution(s).

Prerequisite/Course Fee: 

• Cybersecurity I AND Cybersecurity II

• Dual Enrollment Course Fee - $TBD

SECURITY+: The purpose of this class is to prepare professionals with at least two years of networking experience and who possess a thorough knowledge of TCP/IP to take and pass the CompTIA Security+ certification exam. Topics will include general security concepts, communications security, infrastructure security basics of cryptography, and operational/organizational security.

This dual enrollment course is offered as part of a formal agreement between CCSD and NSHE institution(s).