Academic Programs - Butte College

Certificate of Achievement in Cyber-Security Practitioner

2025-2026 Map

Total Units: 32 - 37

Term 1

10 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.

	Course Name	Units
	CSCI 4: Introduction to Programming Concepts and Methodologies	3.00
Unit(s): 3.00 Transfer Status: CSU/UC Contact Hours: 42.50 hours Lecture / 25.50 hours Lab Out of Class Hours: 85.00 Total Course Hours: 153.00 This course introduces students to the fundamental concepts of programming. Students will learn about the software development life-cycle, algorithms, and the design, implementation, and testing of programs using an object-oriented programming language. (C-ID COMP 112).
	CSCI 25: Linux 1	3.00
Unit(s): 3.00 Transfer Status: CSU Contact Hours: 34.00 hours Lecture / 51.00 hours Lab Out of Class Hours: 68.00 Total Course Hours: 153.00 In this course students learn the fundamental concepts of the Linux operating system and the basic skills needed to work productively on a Linux system. Topics covered include installation, basic configuration, and package management, fundamental command-line tools, text editing with the vi (visual editor), the File Hierarchy Standard (FHS), processes, and permissions. Students will configure, script, and work exclusively in a shell (text-based, command-line) environment. This course prepares students for the globally recognized LPIC1-101 Certification test.
	CSCI 49: PCs and Peripherals/A+	4.00
Unit(s): 4.00 Transfer Status: CSU Contact Hours: 42.50 hours Lecture / 76.50 hours Lab Out of Class Hours: 85.00 Total Course Hours: 204.00 This course provides an introduction to the computer hardware and software skills needed to help meet the growing demand for entry-level Information & Communication Technology (ICT) professionals. The fundamentals of computer hardware and software as well as advanced concepts such as security, networking, cloud computing, and the responsibilities of an ICT professional will be introduced. A special emphasis is placed on software, hardware, and network troubleshooting techniques. This course is intended to help students prepare for the CompTIA A+ certification exams. (C-ID ITIS 110).

Term 2

9 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.

	Course Name	Units
	CSCI 17: Computer and Network Security/Security+	3.00
Unit(s): 3.00 Transfer Status: CSU Contact Hours: 34.00 hours Lecture / 51.00 hours Lab Out of Class Hours: 68.00 Total Course Hours: 153.00 This is an advanced course in computer and network security. This course will prepare students to evaluate, secure and manage network information assurance, and take the CompTIA Security+ certification exam. Course topics include threat management, security standards and protocols (including public key infrastructure and cryptography), intrusion detection and prevention, forensics, system recovery, and disaster planning. The principles of data integrity, user accountability, and policy management will be explored in detail. Students will develop and demonstrate intrusion detection skills utilizing a virtual network to configure and test security procedures.
	CSCI 26: Linux 2, System Administration	3.00
Prerequisite(s): CSCI 25 Unit(s): 3.00 Transfer Status: CSU Contact Hours: 34.00 hours Lecture / 51.00 hours Lab Out of Class Hours: 68.00 Total Course Hours: 153.00 In this course students learn how to perform basic administration of a multiuser Linux system. Topics include customizing the user environment, user administration, essential system services, networking, and security. Students will perform all essential tasks of a system administrator on a modern Linux distribution. This course prepares students for the globally recognized LPIC1-102 Certification test.
	Select one track:	3.00

	CCNA
CSCI-40: CCNA-I (3.00 units)
	Systems Administration
CSCI-19: Network + (3.00 units)

Term 3

6 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.

	Course Name	Units
	CSCI 18: Ethical Hacking	3.00
Prerequisite(s): CSCI 17 or Security+ Certification, or department approval Unit(s): 3.00 Transfer Status: CSU Contact Hours: 34.00 hours Lecture / 51.00 hours Lab Out of Class Hours: 68.00 Total Course Hours: 153.00 Introduction to the principles and techniques associated with the cyber security red team penetration testing or ethical hacking. The course covers planning, scoping, reconnaissance, scanning, exploitation, post-exploitation, and result reporting documentation. The student discovers how system vulnerabilities can be exploited and how to implement and secure systems to avoid problems. This course prepares students for the globally recognized CompTIA PenTest+ Certification test.
	Select one track:	3.00

	CCNA
CSCI-41: CCNA-II (3.00 units)
	Systems Administration
CSCI-50: CompTIA Cloud+ (3.00 units)

Term 4

7.00 - 12.00 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.

	Course Name	Units
	CSCI 24: CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner+	3.00
Prerequisite(s): CSCI 18 or department approval Unit(s): 3.00 Transfer Status: CSU Contact Hours: 34.00 hours Lecture / 51.00 hours Lab Out of Class Hours: 68.00 Total Course Hours: 153.00 In this course, the student will continue to develop and apply critical thinking and judgement in complex security environments. Topics includes enterprise security, risk management and incident response, research and analysis, integration of computing, communications and business disciplines as well as technical integration of enterprise components. This course prepares students for the globally recognized CompTIA CASP+ Certification test.
	Select one:	1.00 - 3.00
BCIS-33: Skills-Working Professional (1.00 units) COMM-C1000: Intro to Public Speaking (3.00 units)
	Select one track:	3.00 - 6.00

	CCNA
CSCI-42: CCNA-III (3.00 units)
	Systems Administration
CSCI-52: IT Support Professional (3.00 units)
	Systems Administration (Select one):
CSCI-53: Server Administration (3.00 units) CSCI-76: Infrastructure and Services (3.00 units)