The Cybersecurity Certificate of Achievement combines security in a networking and system administration environment to provide students with well-rounded skills and knowledge necessary for careers in cybersecurity in the Information Technology Industry. Students who want to advance their career in IT are encouraged to complete the ComputerScience Associate Degree with a focus on Network and Security Option. 

Based on approximate average enrollments in the courses that lead to a Technical Supportcertificate, it is projected that there will be 1-3 completers per year.

The Cybersecurity Certificate of Achievement is designed to provide students with the fundamental skills needed for careers in cybersecurity. The certificate also prepares students for the Security+ and entry-level industry-recognized certificate.  Students will navigate security concepts in networking and system and network administration. 

Cybersecurity Certificate, Hartnell College, Salinas, CA

Emily Gutierrez

March 10, 2020

1.     Program goal – CTE

The Cybersecurity Certificate of Achievement is designed to provide students with the fundamental skills needed for careers in cybersecurity. The certificate also prepares students for the Security+ and entry-level industry-recognized certificate.  Students will navigate security concepts in networking and system and network administration.

 

2.     Catalog Description

The Cybersecurity Certificate of Achievement combines security in a networking and system administration environment to provide students with the well-rounded skills and knowledge necessary for careers in cybersecurity in the Information Technology Industry. Students who want to advance their career in IT are encouraged to complete the ComputerScience Associate Degree with a focus on Network and Security Option.

      Program Outcomes

Upon completion of the Cybersecurity certificate, students will:

1.     Demonstrate the ability to communicate and present concepts in cybersecurity as they relate to networking and system and network administration.

2.     Demonstrate the ability to implement and manage security in a networked environment. 

 

 

 

3.     Program Requirements

Requirements for the cybersecurity Certificate                        Units

CSS 50 CCNA 1 Intro to Networks                                                        4

CSS 53 Computer Security Principles                                                  4

CSS 54 Network Security Principles.                                                   4

CSS 55 System and Network Administration                                      4
CSS 1       Introduction to Comp Sci and programming                            4                                                                    

                     TotalUnits         20

Sequence of Courses

Requirements	Course ID	Course Title	Units	Sequence (Semester)
Required	CSS 50	CCNA 1 Intro to Networks	4	Fall
Required	CSS1	Introduction to Comp Sci and Programming	4	Fall		Spring
Required	CSS 53	Computer Security Principles	4			Spring
Required	CSS 54	Network Security Principles	4		Summer
Required	CSS 55	System and Network Administration	4	Fall
		Total Units	20

 

Minimum Required Math Class: MAT 123

Minimum Required English Class: ENG102

 

 

4.     Master Planning – how it fits in the mission, curriculum, and master planning of the college and higher education in California

This certificate aligns with the mission statement of the college which is, “Focusing on the education and workforce development needs of communities in the Salinas Valley, Hartnell College strengthens communities by providing opportunities for students to reach career and/or academic goals(associate degrees, certificates of achievement, transfer to four-year institutions) in an environment committed to student learning, achievement and success.”

This certificate was created under the Network and System Administration Associates to be more career-focused in one specific field of Information Technology. The courses were carefully selected to ensure that students receive the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in a cybersecurity career. The focus of this certificate is CTE and is a response to the shortage of qualified applicants and the growing demand for careers that need to be filled in Information Technology in the Salinas Valley area. Based on labor market information from the Centers of Excellence, there are  468 projected annual openings for ComputerUser Support Specialists occupations for the Santa Cruz/Monterey region, and yet zero certificates and degrees were awarded by the community colleges within this region. This leaves a gap of 468 positions. (see attached LMI report)

 

5.     Enrollment and CompleterProjections for Engineering Fundamentals Certificate Courses

	*2019 - 2020 Enrollments	*2019 - 2020 Retention	*2019 - 2020 Success
CSS 50 CCNA1 Intro to Networks	39	64%	62%
CSS 53 Computer Security Principles	15	67%	67%
CSS 54 Network Security Principles	13	77%	77%
CSS 55 System and Network Administration	24	67%	46%
CSS 1   Intro to Computer Science and Programming Fundamentals	241	81%	63%

*Data based on PPA data provided by institutional Research Office

**No data available for CSS 54 for2019-2020, latest 2018-2019 data used

 

 

COMPLETERS

Based on approximate average enrollments in the courses that lead to a Technical Supportcertificate, it is projected that there will be 1-3 completers per year.

 

  

6.     Place of Program curriculum/Similar Programs

All of the courses in the Cybersecurity certificate already exist in the broader context of the Computer Science -  Network and Security option AS degree. The program currently has one degree as follows:

Award	Units Required
Computer Science – Network and Security option —Associate of Science Degree	36 units

 

The CS- Networking and Security option program is being revamped to use a scaffolding approach to achieve various levels of certificates leading up to a degree.

●      The Technical Support certificate will allow students to complete introductory courses.

●      The Cybersecurity certificate offers courses that allow students to advance within the security sector with some overlap of the TechnicalSupport certificate which are the introductory courses that allow students to advance into more advanced topics in security. 

●      The Cisco Certified Network Associate focuses solely on networking, with Intro to Networks being the only introductory course that overlaps with the cybersecurity and technical support certificates. The certificate is meant to prepare students for the CCNA exam for the sole purpose of advancing into a career in networking.

 

 

 

7.     Place of Program curriculum/Similar Programs

There are three other community colleges within a 35-mile radius of Hartnell College:

●      Monterey Peninsula College

●      Cabrillo College

●      Gavilan College

 

According to tothe CCCO Data Mart report, the average annual awards given for degrees information Technology for the 2016 – 2020 years were:

College	AS Degrees Awarded	Certificates requiring 30 to < 60 units	Certificate requiring 6 to < 18 units
Cabrillo	35	12	21
Gavilan	16	4	10
Hartnell	6	2	0
Monterey Peninsula	14	0	5

 

  

Course	Title	Units	Year/Semester (Y1 or S1)
CSS-50	CCNA 1 Intro to Networks	4.0	S1
CSS-53	Computer Security PRinciples	4.0	S2
CSS-54	Network Security Principles	4.0	S3
CSS-55	System and Network Administration	4.0	S4
CSS-1	Introduction to Comp Science and Programming	4.0	S1 or S2

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Gerlinde Brady Dean CTE Cabrillo ( would like to discuss advanced certificates in the future) Susan Sweeney, Dean CTE Gavilan (no response) Judith Cutting, Dean CTE Monterey Peninsula College (Just said thanks for the information)