Program Pathway | INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Cybersecurity Career Studies Certificate
info@vhcc.edu | (276) 739-2438 | vhcc.edu Revised 10/26/2023
Cybersecurity
Career Studies Certificate If you have a networking background, this program provides essential training to help plan and implement an organization’s information security, install security hardware and software, monitor networks for security breaches and respond to cyber-attacks. This program stacks with the Associate of Applied Science ISTNetworking specialization degree.
Program Length 1 year (2 semesters) Career Opportunities Information security analyst, security management specialist
Is this Pathway for you? Yes, if you are interested in furthering your networking career by learning defense mechanisms of cybersecurity.
G3 Eligible This program is G3 eligible. G3 Scholarships cover tuition and fees for Virginia residents of modest income who are pursuing high demand careers.
Tuition & Fees At only $162.11 per credit hour, you’ll
save $10K to $22K, in tuition costs alone, by starting at VHCC! Out-of-state students living within a 30-mile radius qualify for in-state tuition.
With an extensive career in the education field, Tamara Lasley understands the needs of the student and aims to provide a classroom environment in which learning is priority. She brings a wealth of Microsoft industry certifications to her classroom expertise.
Tamara Lasley
Program Coordinator LRC 215 tlasley@vhcc.edu | 276-739-2503
YOUR PROGRAM PATHWAY | 2 Semesters First Semester (Fall) ITE 105
Cyber Careers and Ethics
ITE 119 or ITE 152
Information Literacy or 3 Intro. to Digital & Info. Literacy & Computer Applications
ITN 154
Introduction to Networks - CISCO I
CSC 222
Object Oriented Programming
4
ITN 260
Network Security Basics
3
TOTAL CREDITS
2
3-4
15-16
Second Semester (Spring) ITN 170
Linux I
3
ITN 261
Network Attacks, Computer Crime, & Hacking
3
ITN 262
Network Communication, Security, & Authentication
3
ITN 266
Network Security Layers
3
TOTAL CREDITS
12
Why start at Virginia Highlands? For more than 50 years, VHCC has been committed to making our region a better place to live, work, and learn!
Beautiful 100 acre campus in Abingdon
SAT & ACT Not Required for Admission
The SAT and ACT are merely numerical indicators of college readiness and are therefore not required. We’ve found that if you’re committed to your own success, regardless of your scores, then we’ll be able to help you cross the finish line!
Career Services & Job Opportunities! Our instructors and career coaches are recognized by regional industry leaders and enjoy tremendous success connecting our students with employment opportunities upon degree completion.
17:1
Student to Faculty Ratio
80+
Programs of Study
84%
of Students Get Financial Aid
#1 College in the Region
Virginia Highlands Community College was recently voted the #1 College in the Region through the Best of Bristol Awards Program – from a group of two and four year colleges and universities in southwest Virginia and northeast Tennessee.
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