Intro to Cybersecurity

Career and Technical Education (CTE) Course Description

This course is for students starting their journey in the cybersecurity field and consists of the two "core" classes of Cybersecurity and IT Fundamentals.  After successfull completion of the courses and certifications, students may then pursue other advanced cybersecurity courses and certifications.

Core Classes

1. Cybersecurity

2. IT Fundamentals

Course Prerequisites

• Good Work Ethic

• 8th grade reading, writing, and communication skills

• Algebra 1

• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Michigan Merit Curriculum High School Graduation Requirements

• Language Other Than English:  The second credit can be substituted with CTE program completion

• Physical Education & Health:  PE/Health credit can be substituted with additional CTE program completion

• Science:  One credit of Physics or Chemistry can be substituted with CTE program completion

• Social Studies:  One credit of Social Studies (except Govt) can be substituted with additional CTE program completion

• Visual, Performing, and Applied Arts:  Credit can be substituted with CTE program completion

Other

• • • Grades:  9-12

    • Length:  1 year

    • Credits:  1