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Networking-Emphasis in Security - CERT B

A Certificate is outlined coursework that is designed to prepare a student to head out into the workforce in a short timeframe or for career advancement. This certificate totals 35 credit hours. Consult with an advisor for more information. Click on hyperlink to reveal a full list of courses. If you are interested in honors course options, please visit the HutchCC Honors Program (www.hutchcc.edu/honors) for further information.

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Agriculture, Business, Computers and Technology
learncomputers@hutchcc.edu
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1-888-GO-HUTCH ext. 8104

Required Courses


Course ID
Course Title
Credits
Notes

IS100
Cybersecurity Application
3.00
Summer 2026 Fall 2026 Spring 2027
Summer 2026 Fall 2026 Spring 2027

IS148
CompTIA A+ Core 1
3.00
Fall 2026 Spring 2027
Fall 2026 Spring 2027

IS149
CompTIA A+ Core 2
3.00
Fall 2026 Spring 2027
Prereq: IS148 CompTIA A+ Core 1 with grade of C or better.
Fall 2026 Spring 2027
Prereq: IS148 CompTIA A+ Core 1 with grade of C or better.

IS182
Cisco CCNA I/Networking I
3.00
Summer 2026 Fall 2026 Spring 2027
Summer 2026 Fall 2026 Spring 2027

IS183
Cisco CCNA II
3.00
Spring 2027
Prereq: IS182 Cisco CCNA I/Networking I.
Spring 2027
Prereq: IS182 Cisco CCNA I/Networking I.

IS224
Networking II
3.00
Fall 2026 Spring 2027
Prereq: IS182 Cisco CCNA I/Networking I.
Fall 2026 Spring 2027
Prereq: IS182 Cisco CCNA I/Networking I.

Electives


  • Security Emphasis Electives
    Credit Hours : 11.00
    • Course ID
      Course Title
      Credits
      Notes

    • star icon indicates recommended for this degree pathway CS111
      Introduction to Programming T arrow image indicates these are Systemwide Transfer Courses
      3.00
      Summer 2026 Fall 2026 Spring 2027
      Summer 2026 Fall 2026 Spring 2027

    • star icon indicates recommended for this degree pathway CS200
      Problem Solving and Programming T arrow image indicates these are Systemwide Transfer Courses
      4.00
      Fall 2026 Spring 2027
      Prereq: MA106 College Algebra, or Departmental Consent, and CS111 Intro to Programming.
      Fall 2026 Spring 2027
      Prereq: MA106 College Algebra, or Departmental Consent, and CS111 Intro to Programming.

    • CS200H
      Honors Problem Solving and Programming
      4.00
      Prereq: MA106 College Algebra, or Departmental Consent, and CS111 Intro to Programming.
      Prereq: MA106 College Algebra, or Departmental Consent, and CS111 Intro to Programming.

    • IS104
      Microcomputer Applications T arrow image indicates these are Systemwide Transfer Courses
      3.00
      Summer 2026 Fall 2026 Spring 2027
      Summer 2026 Fall 2026 Spring 2027

    • IS137
      Website Ethics and Security
      3.00
      Fall 2026 Spring 2027
      Fall 2026 Spring 2027

    • IS183
      Cisco CCNA II
      3.00
      Spring 2027
      Prereq: IS182 Cisco CCNA I/Networking I.
      Spring 2027
      Prereq: IS182 Cisco CCNA I/Networking I.

    • IS184
      Cisco CCNA III
      3.00
      Prereq: IS183 Cisco CCNA II.
      Prereq: IS183 Cisco CCNA II.

    • IS240
      Fundamentals of Network Security
      3.00
      Fall 2026 Spring 2027
      Prereq: IS182 Cisco CCNA I/Networking I & IS224 Networking II, or Departmental Consent, and IS184 Cisco CNA III, or IS183 Cisco CCNA II.
      Fall 2026 Spring 2027
      Prereq: IS182 Cisco CCNA I/Networking I & IS224 Networking II, or Departmental Consent, and IS184 Cisco CNA III, or IS183 Cisco CCNA II.

  • Security Foundation Electives
    Credit Hours : 6.00
    • Course ID
      Course Title
      Credits
      Notes

    • IS280
      Computer Forensics
      3.00
      Spring 2027
      Prereq: IS148 CompTIA A+ Core 1 with grade of C or better, and Departmental Consent, and IS182 Cisco CCNA I/Networking I.
      Spring 2027
      Prereq: IS148 CompTIA A+ Core 1 with grade of C or better, and Departmental Consent, and IS182 Cisco CCNA I/Networking I.

    • IS281
      Control Systems Security
      3.00
      Spring 2027
      Prereq: IS182 Cisco CCNA I/Networking I, and Departmental Consent.
      Spring 2027
      Prereq: IS182 Cisco CCNA I/Networking I, and Departmental Consent.

    • IS282
      Secure Coding
      3.00
      Fall 2026
      Prereq: CS200 Problem Solving and Programming, and Departmental Consent.
      Fall 2026
      Prereq: CS200 Problem Solving and Programming, and Departmental Consent.


Total Credit Hours
35.00

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