COMPUTER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY/CYBERSECURITY
Certificate of Achievement Computer Information Technology · Rio Hondo College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Description
The following curriculum meets the requirement for a Certificate of Achievement in Computer Information Technology/Cybersecurity. The courses needed for the certificate are designed for those wishing to pursue a career in cybersecurity.
To acquire the Certificate of Achievement in Computer Information Technology/Cybersecurity, it is necessary to complete the following courses:
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | 10 | |
| CIT 101 | Introduction to Computer Information Technology | 3 |
| CIT 127 | Python Programming I | 3 |
| CIT 180 | PC Maintenance - A+ Certification | 4 |
| Select one course from the following: | 3 | |
| CIT 171 | Network + | 3 |
| CIT 210 | Cisco® Networking I | 3 |
| Select two courses from the following: | 6 | |
| CIT 170 | Server + | 3 |
| CIT 192 | Security + | 3 |
| CIT 200 | Systems Analysis and Design | 3 |
| CIT 214 | Cisco Networking II | 3 |
| CIT 221 | Ethical Hacking | 3 |
| MGMT 208 | Business Communications | 3 |
| Select one course from the following: | 4 | |
| PSY 190 | Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences | 4 |
| STAT C1000 | Introduction to Statistics (formerly MATH 130) | 4 |
| orSTAT C1000H | Introduction to Statistics - Honors (formerly MATH 130H) | 4 |
| MATH 170 | Elements of Calculus | 4 |
| MATH 190 | Calculus I | 4 |
| orMATH 190H | Calculus I Honors | 4 |
| Total | 23 | |