Cybersecurity, Certificate
Program Director: Ahmed Salem, Ph.D.; salem@hood.edu, 301-696-3731
The Certificate in Cybersecurity provides students the necessary networking and cybersecurity foundations and skills to identify, manage and address threats in any information technology environment. Completing the certificate ensures that students have received the academic preparation to pursue several professional credentialing certifications that attest standards of achievement in cybersecurity. The certificate requires the completion of three core courses and two electives.
Application Requirements
This program is designed for students who may or may not have background in Computer Science or Information Technology, either through formal study or professional experience. For students without relevant background, two Foundation courses may be completed to prepare students to succeed in the program. To apply, all official transcripts and a résumé/CV that provides educational and professional experience with specific information about mathematics background, programming background, if any, and technical skills must be submitted.
Requirements for the Certificate
Foundation Courses
The Cybersecurity Certificate requires the completion of prerequisite courses designed to provide the appropriate background knowledge. Students with undergraduate degrees in computer science or a related field may be waived from one or both courses. Any foundation courses required are in addition to the 15 credits required for program completion.
| IT 510 | Computing Hardware and Software Systems | 3.0 |
| CSIT 512 | Elements of Computer Programming | 3.0 |
Required Core Courses - 9 credits
Electives - 6 credits (Two courses from below)