Cybersecurity Specialist, Certificate of Achievement

Completion Guide

For advisor information and a sample schedule by semester, view our completion guide. 

Major Core Requirements: 33 Semester Hours

• CIS 123 - Linux Essentials Network Development Group
• CNT 101 - Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Introduction
• CNT 220 - Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Security
• CYBIT 110 - Operating Systems Fundamentals
• CYBIT 150 - Security Fundamentals
• CYBIT 200 - Networking Essentials
• CYBIT 250 - Computer and Network Security
• CYBIT 251 - Computer Forensics
• CYBIT 260 - Ethical Hacking
• CYBIT 270 - CyberSecurity Analyst
• CYBIT 271 - Cyber Ops

Total Required Hours: 33 Semester Hours

Includes Online Courses

This program includes the option for distance education courses (online and/or hybrid).

Completion Guide

The following schedule is based on full-time enrollment.  Students planning to transfer to a senior institution should check with that institution for specific transfer requirements.

First Semester

• CYBIT 110 - Operating Systems Fundamentals
• CYBIT 200 - Networking Essentials
• CIS 123 - Linux Essentials Network Development Group
• CNT 101 - Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Introduction

Second Semester

• CYBIT 150 - Security Fundamentals
• CYBIT 250 - Computer and Network Security
• CYBIT 251 - Computer Forensics
• CNT 220 - Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Security

Third Semester

• CYBIT 260 - Ethical Hacking
• CYBIT 270 - CyberSecurity Analyst
• CYBIT 271 - Cyber Ops

Graduation Requirements

Graduation Requirements

To be awarded an Associate degree at Joliet Junior College, each student must meet the following requirements:

1. Satisfy all admissions requirements.

2. Complete the courses required to earn the given degree. If the student is a transfer student with coursework taken elsewhere, he/she must complete a minimum of 60

credit hours of which 15 credit hours applicable to the degree are earned at JJC. Proficiency test, CLEP, and Advanced Placement does not meet this requirement.

3. Earn a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0.

4. Discharge all financial obligations to the College and have no restrictions.

5. File an application for graduation. An application should be filed at the time of registration for the student’s anticipated last semester.

6. Have all official transcripts from other college/universities on file in the Graduation Office by the graduation filing date for evaluation of credit. A delay in the process

may result in a later graduation date.

To be awarded a Certificate of Achievement, Certificate of Completion, or Occupational Certificate at JJC, each student must meet the following requirements:

1. Satisfy all admission requirements.

2. Complete the courses required to earn the chosen certificate. Complete a minimum of 1-8 credit hours (Occupational Certificate),  4-29 credit hours (Certificate of Completion) or 30-50 credit hours (Certificate of Achievement). If the student is a transfer student with coursework taken elsewhere, he/she must complete a minimum of 25% of the total required credit hours applicable to the certificate at JJC. Proficiency test, CLEP, and Advanced Placement do not meet this requirement.

3. Earn a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 in the area of concentration.

4. Discharge all financial obligations to the college and have no restrictions.

5. File an application for graduation. An application should be filed at the time of registration for the student’s anticipated last semester.

6. Have all official transcripts from other college/universities on file in the Graduation Office by the graduation filing date for evaluation of credit. A delay in the process

may result in a later graduation date.

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