Program Description
The Cybersecurity Fundamentals TCC is a sequence of courses designed, upon completion of required prerequisite courses, to provide students with an understanding of the fundamental concepts, principles and techniques required in computer information processing. Completion of the TCC will prepare students to either continue more advanced studies in cybersecurity leading toward a Diploma or AAS Degree or broaden their current CIST knowledge base.
Career Information
Occupation
Computer Support Specialists
Career Projections
The number of jobs in this field is expected to increase by 9.5% in Fulton and Clayton counties and 11.3% in the State of Georgia by 2030. Estimated salaries in this field start at $40,710 a year.
Labor market data was compiled using Economic Modeling Specialists, international and is updated annually.
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Admission Requirements
General College Admissions Requirements
Program Contact Information
Peter Ejindu
Program Coordinator, Computer Information Systems
Academic Building C2310A
404-225-4538
pejindu@atlantatech.edu
Program Length and Cost
Minimum Program Length in Semester Terms: 2 Terms
Credit Hours: 18
Estimated Program Cost: $3,484
Required Courses
Occupational Courses (18 Credits)
| CIST 1001 | Computer Concepts | 4 |
| CIST 1122 | Hardware Installation and Maintenance | 4 |
| CIST 1601 | Information Security Fundamentals | 3 |
| CIST 1602 | Security Policies and Procedures | 3 |
| | Select one of the following courses | |
| CIST 1401 | Computer Networking Fundamentals | 4 |
| CIST 2451 | Introduction to Networks - CISCO | 4 |
Total Credit Hours: 18
Program Outcomes
1. Graduates will have an ability to identify and assess information security risks at various security layers: physical, personnel, operating systems, network, software, communication, and database.
2. Graduates will have an ability to develop an Information Security Policy and an Acceptable Use Policy.
3. Graduates will possess a level of understanding of computers, computer information systems and networking necessary to identify risks to those systems and, subsequently, develop, recommend and implement security strategies.
4. Graduates will have an ability to demonstrate good judgment, problem solving and analytical skills.
5 Graduates will have well-developed written and verbal communication skills.