The curriculum is based upon the Core Knowledge Units developed by the National Security Agency (NSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Students will gain skills in basic data analysis; programming; networking concepts; IT systems components; system administration; fundamental security design principles; cyber-threats and cyber-defense; cryptography; and policy, legal, ethics and compliance. The online certificate leads to the Department of Defense CompTIA Security+ Certification.
A new cohort will be starting in August. The online certificate allows busy professionals to complete the credential as part-time students by completing six-credit academic terms.
The 2019-2020 schedule of online course:
| Autumn Term 2019 | Spring Term 2020 | Autumn Term 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| CSCI 105 Computer Fluency |
CSCI 172 Introduction to Computer Modeling |
CSCI 215E Ethics in Computer Science |
| ITS 150 Cisco Networking I | ITS 210 Network Operating Systems: Desktop |
ITS 222 Enterprise Security |
The NSA and DHS have designated Missoula College as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber-Defense Two-Year Education (CAE2Y). For more information, contact Associate Dean Tom Gallagher thomas.gallagher@umontana.edu | 406.243.7814
Interested students can apply online at:
https://app.applyyourself.com/AYApplicantLogin/fl_ApplicantConnectLogin.asp?id=umontana
