Cybersecurity
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Program Information
To earn a Business & Industry Endorsement, a student must earn 4 credits in CTE Electives (minimum of three courses) which include:
- At least 2 from the same cluster
- At least 1 advanced level CTE course
* All courses are subject to minimum and maximum enrollment numbers
Possible Careers: Computer Systems Engineer/Architect, Computer Support Specialist, Electronics Technician
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Courses
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Course Key: 70010D/E
Course Name: Computer Maintenance
Credit: 1
Grade: 10-11Required Prerequisite(s): n/a
Recommended Prerequisite(s): Foundations of Cybersecurity
In Computer Maintenance, students will acquire knowledge of computer maintenance and creating appropriate documentation. Students will analyze the social responsibility of business and industry regarding the significant issues relating to the environment, ethics, health, safety, and diversity in society and in the workplace as related to computer maintenance. Students will apply technical skills to address the IT industry and emerging technologies. This course has an articulation agreement thatwill provide any student with 3 hours college credit in CPMT 1305 - IT Essentials, if they enroll in Collin College and complete an additional 6 hours of coursework.
Course Key: 70060D/E
Course Name: Foundations of Cybersecurity
Credit: 1
Grade: 9-10Required Prerequisite(s): n/a
Recommended Prerequisite(s): n/a
In the Foundations of Cybersecurity course, students will develop the knowledge and skills needed to explore fundamental concepts related to the ethics, laws, and operations of cybersecurity. Students will examine trends and operations of cyberattacks, threats, and vulnerabilities. Students will review and explore security policies designed to mitigate risks. The skills obtained in this course prepare students for additional study in cybersecurity.
Course Key: 70020D/E
Course Name: Networking
Credit: 1
Grade: 11-12Required Prerequisite(s): n/a
Recommended Prerequisite(s): Foundations of Cybersecurity
Students develop knowledge of concepts and skills related to telecommunications and data networking technologies and practices in order to apply them to personal or career development. To prepare for success, students will have opportunities to reinforce, apply, and transfer knowledge and skills to a variety of settings and problems.
Course Key: 70001D/E
Course Name: Practicum in Information Technology
Credit: 2
Grade: 12Required Prerequisite(s): a minimum of two high school information technology (IT) courses
Recommended Prerequisite(s): n/a
In the Practicum in Information Technology, students will gain advanced knowledge and skills in the application, design, production, implementation, maintenance, evaluation, and assessment of products, services, and systems. Knowledge and skills in the proper use of analytical skills and application of IT concepts and standards are essential to prepare students for success in a technology-driven society. Critical thinking, IT experience, and product development may be conducted in a classroom setting with an industry mentor, as an unpaid or paid internship, as part of a capstone project, or as career preparation.
