Cert in Security Science and Technology

This certificate readies students to start in IT security. It covers how businesses secure their systems and the basics of managing who can access what. Students learn introductory scripting and programming, entry-level security practice and the foundations of identity and access management. The core has three courses: scripting for cybersecurity, preparation for the CompTIA Security+ exam, which a Security+ credential can replace through prior learning assessment, and identity and access management. Students need at least a 2.5 in each course. All courses also count toward the associate degree in cybersecurity and networking, so this certificate can serve as a first step toward it. Prospective students can read the full catalog entry for the complete list of required courses and learning outcomes, and an advisor can help plan a schedule that fits their goals.