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Career Studies Certificate
Southside Virginia Community College
Program Details
Career Studies Certificate in Cybersecurity Advanced & Cloud Computing
Career Studies CertificateCareer Studies Certificate in Cybersecurity Advanced & Cloud Computing
Southside Virginia Community College
The career studies program is a response to the non-conventional, short-term program of study needs of many adults within the college region. It is designed on the basis of a series of specialized program options that represent a wide variety of career and academic interest course areas. These options include a minimum amount of course work considered representative of these fields of study. Each program option is designed as a distinct mini-curriculum within a broader range of adult education possibilities.
Program Overview & Guidance
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Hybrid
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Program Credit Requirements
Please look above to see if a Transfer Guide is available for this program. lf you are a current Virginia Community College student or are planning to start at a Virginia Community College before transferring to this institution and program, please follow the Transfer Guide to plan your courses at the community college.
The table below provides the requirements to complete this program if you are not following a Transfer Guide. If you have an account and have created a Portfolio, the table includes the "Applied Credits" column. This column shows how the credits you earned based on the experiences you entered may be applied to satisfy these requirements. You can find schools where you can take courses that will transfer and apply to this degree using the Where Can I Find An Equivalent Course feature in the Transfer Tools menu.
The table below provides the requirements to complete this program if you are not following a Transfer Guide. If you have an account and have created a Portfolio, the table includes the "Applied Credits" column. This column shows how the credits you earned based on the experiences you entered may be applied to satisfy these requirements. You can find schools where you can take courses that will transfer and apply to this degree using the Where Can I Find An Equivalent Course feature in the Transfer Tools menu.
The program map provided below is an estimate based on courses identified as a result of reviewing your portfolio
and the requirements for the selected program.
A formal determination of credits awarded for your prior learning and their applicability to the degree requirements can only be made by the institution. The formal determination and resulting map may reflect higher or lower number of credits to be completed to achieve this program.
A formal determination of credits awarded for your prior learning and their applicability to the degree requirements can only be made by the institution. The formal determination and resulting map may reflect higher or lower number of credits to be completed to achieve this program.
Requirements
Required Credits
Career Studies Certificate in Cybersecurity Advanced & Cloud Computing
21
Career Studies Certificate in Cybersecurity Advanced and Cloud Computing
21
CSC - Cybersecurity Advanced & Cloud Computing 221-732-19 (5/1/2022)
21
COURSE REQUIREMENTS (5/1/2022)
21
ITN 170: Linux System Adm
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ITP 150: Python Programming
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ITN 261: Network Attacks, Com
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ITN 262: Network Communicatio
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ITN 257: Cloud Computing
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ITN 266: Network Security Lay
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ITN 267: Legal Topics in Netw
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
CSC - Cybersecurity Advanced & Cloud Computing 221-732-19 (5/1/2022)
21
Residency Requirement
21
Transfer credits will be evaluated, and as applicable, up to 15 credits may be applied to this program.
GPA Requirement
21
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?
| Transfer Guidance Element | What You Need to Know |
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| Associate Transfer Degree Completion | The student development (SDV 100) requirement at SVCC is waived for students who have completed an associate or baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution. All other coursework is evaluated and transferred as applicable to your degree. |
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School | Students earning an associate degree while in high school are not eligible for guaranteed admission programs. All courses are evaluated and transferred as applicable to your degree. |
| Credit for Prior Learning | We accept AP, IB, Dantes, and CLEP results for college credit if the score earned meets college expectations. |
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College Level Information
Percent of Accepted Transfer Students
100% of Transfer students who applied were accepted.
The average GPA of transfer students accepted was 2.98
| College Fit Guidance | What You Need to Know |
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| Is This College Right For Me? | Some of main reasons that students pick SVCC are the location, affordability, and student-centered focus of the employees. SVCC is located in southside Virginia with two campuses and five off-site centers, often making it a short drive. SVCC offers small class sizes which allows for a personable experience with faculty. |
| Transfer Student Catalog Year | Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance or year placement in the program of study. |
| First Year Student Catalog Year | Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance or year placement in the program of study. |
| Applying for Guaranteed Admissions | We recommend that you start your transfer planning during your first semester at SVCC. In addition to your regular academic advising, you should review the SVCC guaranteed admissions agreements and the transfer guides for the college or university to which you would like to transfer. |
Where Can This Degree Transfer
This section displays degrees most closely related to this program
and to which you may be able to transfer. So, you can use this list to find the
next degree you can complete in your major. Please click the degree name to
visit that program page.
| Institution | Title | Degree | Award Name | Award Level | Delivery Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Ridge Community College | Associate of Applied Science Degree in Computer & Electronics Tec | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid, Online |
| Blue Ridge Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Computer and Electronics Technology: Secure Computer Networking | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid, Online |
| Central Virginia Community College | AAS in Computer and Electronics Technology - Computer Networking | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online |
| Germanna Community College | Associate in Science Degree in Engineering | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Brightpoint Community College | Associate of Applied Science Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Mountain Empire Community College | Associate of Applied Science Degree in Computer Networking Technology | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| New River Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Electrical Engineering Technology | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Southwest Virginia Community College | Associate of Applied Science Degree in Electrical/Electronics | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | Hybrid |
| Virginia Peninsula Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Electrical Engineering Technology | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | Hybrid |
| Tidewater Community College | Associate of Applied Science - Electrical Technology (Programming and Logic Control) | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person |
| Tidewater Community College | Associate of Applied Science - Electrical Technology (Industrial and Business Management) | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person |
| Tidewater Community College | Associate of Applied Science - Electrical Technology (Renewable Energy Technologies) | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person |
| Tidewater Community College | Associate of Applied Science - Electrical Technology (Fiber and Data Cabling) | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person |
| Tidewater Community College | Associate of Applied Science - Electrical Technology (Occupational Safety) | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person |
| Norfolk State University | Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering Technology | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
Careers Where This Degree Applies
| O*Net Code | Name | Description | Parent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17-3021.00 | Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians | Operate, install, adjust, and maintain integrated computer/communications systems, consoles, simulators, and other data acquisition, test, and measurement instruments and equipment, which are used to launch, track, position, and evaluate air and space vehicles. May record and interpret test data. | Architecture and Engineering Occupations |
| 17-3028.00 | Calibration Technologists and Technicians | Execute or adapt procedures and techniques for calibrating measurement devices, by applying knowledge of measurement science, mathematics, physics, chemistry, and electronics, sometimes under the direction of engineering staff. Determine measurement standard suitability for calibrating measurement devices. May perform preventive maintenance on equipment. May perform corrective actions to address identified calibration problems. | Architecture and Engineering Occupations |
| 17-3023.00 | Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | Apply electrical and electronic theory and related knowledge, usually under the direction of engineering staff, to design, build, repair, adjust, and modify electrical components, circuitry, controls, and machinery for subsequent evaluation and use by engineering staff in making engineering design decisions. | Architecture and Engineering Occupations |
| 17-3012.00 | Electrical and Electronics Drafters | Prepare wiring diagrams, circuit board assembly diagrams, and layout drawings used for the manufacture, installation, or repair of electrical equipment. | Architecture and Engineering Occupations |
| 49-2095.00 | Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay | Inspect, test, repair, or maintain electrical equipment in generating stations, substations, and in-service relays. | Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations |
| 17-3024.00 | Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians | Operate, test, maintain, or adjust unmanned, automated, servomechanical, or electromechanical equipment. May operate unmanned submarines, aircraft, or other equipment to observe or record visual information at sites such as oil rigs, crop fields, buildings, or for similar infrastructure, deep ocean exploration, or hazardous waste removal. May assist engineers in testing and designing robotics equipment. | Architecture and Engineering Occupations |
| 17-3024.01 | Robotics Technicians | Build, install, test, or maintain robotic equipment or related automated production systems. | Architecture and Engineering Occupations |
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