The following curriculum meets the requirement for a Certificate of Achievement in Computer Information Technology/Cybersecurity Technician. The courses needed for the certificate are designed for those wishing to pursue a career as a computer support specialist.
Please contact the Student Success Team for this program if you have any questions.| Course | Units | Typically Offered |
| 1st Semester | ||
| CIT 101 - Introduction to Computer Information TechnologyM | 3.0 | |
CIT 101 - Introduction to Computer Information Technology (3.0 units) Advisory: CIT 051; It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts. This course is an examination of information technologies and information systems used in business, with a focus on information systems, database management systems, networking, ethics and security, computer hardware, and software applications and development. Application of these concepts and methods through hands-on projects are used to develop computer-based solutions to business problems. | ||
| Total Semester Units: | 3.0 | |
| 2nd Semester | ||
| CIT 170 - Server +M | 3.0 | |
Notes: CIT 170 & 171 are in 8 week modules CIT 170 - Server + (3.0 units) Prerequisite: CIT 101 This course provides students with the knowledge and skills required to build, maintain, troubleshoot and support server hardware and software technologies. Students can identify environmental issues; understand and comply with disaster recovery and physical / software security procedures; understand industry terminology and concepts; understand server roles / specializations and interaction within the overall computing environment. This course prepares students for the current version of CompTIA's Server+ certification exam. | ||
| Select one: CIT 171 / CIT 210 M | 3.0 | |
Notes: CIT 170 & 171 are in 8 week modules CIT 171 - Network + (3.0 units) Prerequisite: CIT 101 or CIT 114 This course provides an overview of the architecture, structure, functions, components, and models of the Internet and other computer networks. The principles and structure of Internet protocol (IP) addressing and the fundamentals of ethernet, media, and operations concepts are introduced to provide a foundation for further study of computer networks. The Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) and Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) layered models are used to examine the nature and roles of protocols and services at the application, network, data link, and physical layers. This course prepares students for the CompTIA Network+ certification exam. CIT 210 - Cisco Networking I (3.0 units) Prerequisite: CIT 101 This course introduces the architecture, structure, functions, components, and models of the Internet and other computer networks. The principles and structure of IP (Internet Protocol) addressing and the fundamentals of Ethernet concepts, media, and operations are introduced to provide a foundation for further study of computer networks. It uses the OSI (Open Systems Interconnection) and TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) layered models to examine the nature and roles of protocols and services at the application, network, data link, and physical layers. This course is the first of three courses designed to prepare CCNA (Cisco® Certified Networking Associate) Certification and helps in preparation for the CompTIA Network+ certification exam. | ||
| Total Semester Units: | 6.0 | |
| Summer 1 | ||
| CIT 192 - Security +M | 3.0 | |
CIT 192 - Security + (3.0 units) Prerequisite: CIT 171 or CIT 210 This course is an introduction to information technology security and risk management at the organizational level. The course addresses hardware, software, processes, communications, applications, and policies and procedures with respect to organizational cybersecurity and risk management. This course prepares students for the CompTIA Security+ certification exam, and is intended to help students meet educational requirements to qualify for entry-level information technology jobs with cybersecurity skills. | ||
| Total Semester Units: | 3.0 | |
| 3rd Semester | ||
| CIT 180 - PC Maintenance-A+ CertificationM | 4.0 | |
CIT 180 - PC Maintenance-A+ Certification (4.0 units) Prerequisite: CIT 101 This course will prepare students with the necessary competencies of an entry-level IT professional with hands-on experience and theory in computer technology, networking and security. The student will also learn communication skills and professionalism now required of all entry-level IT professionals. This course is intended for IT students wishing to prepare for the CompTIA A+ Essentials and CompTIA A+ Practical Application examinations, the two exams required to achieve CompTIA A+ certified status. | ||
| Total Semester Units: | 4.0 | |
| Total Units for Computer Information Technology/Cybersecurity Technician COA program | 16.0 | |
| AP exams and courses taken outside of Rio Hondo College may fulfill general education and/or major requirements. Please check with a counselor. |
| M | Major course; course may also meet a general education requirement |
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Students will demonstrate knowledge of security policies for businesses.
Students will understand objectives of security policies for businesses and the IT infrastructure of these policies.
Students will demonstrate proficiency in IT infrastructure security.
Students will learn to identify risks and use tools for the prevention, detection, and mitigation of threats to computer systems; and the recovery and accountability of systems.
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