Program checklist · Certificate

Cybersecurity Certificate

Mohawk Valley Community College · Utica, NY

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Program

Award: Certificate
Credential class: ceterms:Certificate
Total credits (published): 24
Catalog edition: College Catalog 2026-2027
Checklist type: degree-program

Identifiers

IPEDS UNITID: 193283
CourseShelf checklist: CK_193283_19c88115
CollegeTransfer.Net: Institution Transfer Profile
Source: CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

First Semester

4 items

CI 104
Introduction to Cybersecurity
Not resolved to a course
3
CI 110
As published: “Principles of Programming”
3
IS 120
Computer Operating Systems and Environments
Not resolved to a course
3
IS 240
Networking Essentials
Not resolved to a course
3

Second Semester

4 items

CI 112
Networking Fundamentals
Not resolved to a course
3
CI 132
UNIX Operating System and Security
Not resolved to a course
3
CI 212
Internet Security
Not resolved to a course
3
CI 232
Security Policies
Not resolved to a course
3

Program Goals and Outcomes

20 items

To prepare students to assume entry-level positions in Cybersecurity fields
Not resolved to a course
Graduates seeking a job will secure a position in the field of cybersecurity.
Not resolved to a course
To prepare the students to interact effectively within a diverse Information Technology population
Not resolved to a course
Students will interact effectively within a diverse student population by completing collaborative projects.
Not resolved to a course
Students will evaluate and defend positions on cybersecurity conflicts by engaging in ethical dialogue that incorporates advocacy, dissent, and constructive response to opposing viewpoints.
Not resolved to a course
To train students on how to effectively design, implement, and support security policies for a large-scale enterprise network
Not resolved to a course
Students will demonstrate the ability to create security policies/procedures.
Not resolved to a course
Students will demonstrate the ability to apply information toward making decisions.
Not resolved to a course
To prepare students to demonstrate data acquisition and recovery concepts
Not resolved to a course
Students will explain the backup and recovery processes and their relation to ensuring data resilience.
Not resolved to a course
To train students to effectively implement and support system software
Not resolved to a course
Students will configure an operating system to function effectively in a networked environment.
Not resolved to a course
To train students to effectively analyze traffic on a computer network
Not resolved to a course
Students will demonstrate the ability to identify the protocols associated with network packets and infer the purpose of the packet.
Not resolved to a course
To prepare students to communicate effectively in a collaborative environment
Not resolved to a course
Students will communicate appropriately with instructors and peers through written or oral assignments.
Not resolved to a course
Students will visually and graphically communicate through presentations and/or projects.
Not resolved to a course
To prepare students to demonstrate information literacy
Not resolved to a course
Students will use traditional and contemporary information technology.
Not resolved to a course
Students will identify, access, and appropriately use authoritative sources of information.
Not resolved to a course

Gainful Employment Information

0 items

Source. Mohawk Valley Community College, catalog College Catalog 2026-2027 — https://catalog.mvcc.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=3&poid=275&returnto=235. Captured page pages/0173.html.gz. Assembled from the institution's published catalog as captured; every record names its captured page and source URL. Assembled, not asserted.