Cybersecurity Professional
Program Overview
This class prepares students to plan, coordinate and implement security measures for networking systems. Students initially learn the basics of repair and maintenance of computer hardware, software, and operating systems along with the installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of network hardware. Then they are introduced to basic security principles involving networks and operating systems, including the current threats, vulnerabilities, and policies of electronic commerce. They gain an understanding of the principles of risk management, security architectures, incident handling, disaster recovery, and secure systems administration. Students track and patch security holes after a breach of security has occurred. Students gain skills required for certifications offered by Microsoft, and CompTIA, along with additional security certifications for Security Certified Network Specialist (SCNS), Security Certified Network Professional (SCNP), and Security Certified Network Architect (SCNA).
What You'll Learn
- Career Readiness
- Computer Repair and Troubleshooting I
- Computer Repair and Troubleshooting II
- Cybersecurity Advanced
- Cybersecurity Basic
- Fundamentals of Linux/UNIX
- Fundamentals of Technology
- Windows Operating System Fundamentals
Certifications and Licenses
- ODCTE Competency Certification
- Fundamentals of Technology
- Computer Repair Technician
- CompTIA-A+
- Project+
- Network+
- Linux+
- Security+
- Microsoft
*Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education
Contract Hours
Prior Learning Assessment
Career Opportunities
- Computer Service Technician
- Electronic Assembler
- Field Service Technician
- Computer Equipment Sales
For more information on occupations go to https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/15-1211.00
Leadership Opportunities
Career Technical Student Organization (CTSO) SkillsUSA
Enrollment Information
Who Can Enroll
High school juniors, seniors, and adultsProgram Length
This program is designed to be completed in 2 years (960 instructional hours).Tuition and Cost
$2.50 per credit hour X 960 hours = $2,400Financial Assistance
In-district* students under the age of 22 will be awarded the next step scholarship for students in good standing, which covers tuition and all full-time programs except Practical Nursing and Lineworker Technology.*In-district schools include: Blanchard, Bridge Creek, Dibble, Elmore City-Pernell, Lexington, Lindsay, Little Axe, Maysville, Newcastle, Noble, Paoli, Pauls Valley, Purcell, Stratford, Wanette, Washington, Wayne, Whitebead (PK-8) and Wynewood.
All financial assistance opportunities can be found on our Financial Aid webpage.
Class Schedule
Morning Session – 8:10 AM– 11:10 AMAfternoon Session – 12:45 AM – 3:45 PM
Transportation Services
- High school students: Transportation is provided from your high school to MidAmerica for both morning and afternoon classes. Buses will also take you back to your high school.
- Home school, EPIC, and adult students: Transportation is provided from your local high school for both morning and afternoon classes. Buses will also take you back to your high school.
Route times depend on the location of your high school. Click here for more detailed route times.
How to Apply
Applications are not posted online (except Lineworker Technology and Practical Nursing). High school students should contact their counselors and adult students should contact the MATC Admission Coordinators.
