Cybersecurity
Certificate of Achievement Computer Studies & Information Technology · MiraCosta College · 2026-2027 Catalog
This certificate is designed to meet the demand for cybersecurity professionals. Certificate completion results in mastery of fundamentals of computer hardware and software, networks, and security, ethical hacking, cyber analytics, and legal issues surrounding cybersecurity. Career and employment opportunities in cybersecurity include cybersecurity analyst, ethical hacker, forensics, cyber related law enforcement, and cyber technical support specialist roles. Certificate completion may help prepare individuals for Windows, CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, Cybersecurity Analyst+ (CySA+), PenTest+/EC Council Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), and Linux Professional/Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) professional certification exams, and other cyber-related certifications.
Program Student Learning Outcome
Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to demonstrate cybersecurity related skills and techniques required of a cybersecurity worker.
Course Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required courses: | ||
| ADM 100 | Introduction to the Administration of Justice | 3 |
| orCSIT 120 | Fundamentals of Computer Information Systems | |
| CSIT 180 | Fundamentals of Computer Hardware and Software | 4 |
| CSIT 181 | Fundamentals of Computer Networking | 3 |
| orCSIT 191 | Fundamentals of Cisco Networking | |
| CSIT 182 | Fundamentals of Computer Security | 3 |
| CSIT 183 | Windows Server | 3 |
| CSIT 184 | Linux Server | 3 |
| CSIT 186 | Cybersecurity: Analyst | 3 |
| CSIT 188 | Cybersecurity: Ethical Hacker | 3 |
| CSIT 195 | IT Career Exploration and Portfolio Development | 1 |
| orCSIT 286 | Professional Certification Preparation | |
| orCSIT 292 | Internship Studies | |
| orCSIT 299 | Occupational Work Experience Education | |
| Total Units | 26 | |