Certificate Programs
Certificate programs are designed for adults who are interested in learning a specific set of skills and gaining knowledge in a certain area, but may not want to earn a degree. Credits earned apply toward a Charter Oak associate or baccalaureate degree.

Certificate in Computer Security
The certificate in Computer Security is designed for those students who have a background in computers and/or security but want to specialize in the area of Computer Security. All courses are available online through Charter Oak.

Certificate Requirements:
IT 101 Introduction to MIS	3 credits
IT 135 Introduction to Computer Security	3 credits
IT 220 Networking and Data Communications	3 credits
IT 335 Computer Security Systems	3 credits
IT 435 Network Security Management	3 credits
TOTAL	15 credits

Student Learning Outcomes
Students who complete a certificate in Computer Security should be able to:

1. explain how information technologies gather, store, process and communicate information;
2. explain the history, terminology, and concepts of technology security;
3. discuss the legal and ethical aspects of an increasingly interconnected digital world;
4. understand and apply the concepts of communication, telecommunications, and networking;
5. explain the field of information security from both the managerial and technical perspective;
6. articulate the current risks and threats to an organization’s data;
7. demonstrate methods of addressing and safeguarding critical electronic assets;
8. apply the theoretical knowledge as well as the practical techniques utilized in computer security; and
9. demonstrate how network security relates to other area of information technology.

Download Charter Oak's Certificate Application as a .pdf.

To register for courses, go to Course Search & Registration and search under the subject "Information Technology".