Cybersecurity - Certificate of Completion

Doña Ana Community College 2026-2027 Catalog

(26 credits)

NOTE: Students must complete all University certificate requirements to total at least 26 credits and must achieve a cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.0.  Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits. 

Prefix Title Credits
Course Requirements
BCIS 1160Windows3
CIST 1411Introduction to Networks4
CIST 1413Network Administration Concepts4
CIST 1680Linux Essentials3
CIST 2611Windows Hybrid Server Administration3
CIST 2636CLOUD Computing3
CIST 2811Foundations of Security3
CIST 2812Fundamentals of Cybersecurity3
Total Credits26

(26 credits)

A Suggested Plan of Study

The contents of this roadmap may vary depending on initial student placement in mathematics and English. This is only a suggested plan of study for students, and is not intended as a contract.  Individual student academic plans may vary. Please contact your academic advisor to create a plan that works for you. Course availability may vary from fall to spring semester and may be subject to modification or change. 

Plan of Study Grid
Semester 1Credits
BCIS 1160 Windows 3
CIST 1411 Introduction to Networks 4
CIST 1413 Network Administration Concepts 4
CIST 1680 Linux Essentials 3
 Credits14
Semester 2
CIST 2812 Fundamentals of Cybersecurity 3
CIST 2811 Foundations of Security 3
CIST 2611 Windows Hybrid Server Administration 3
CIST 2636 CLOUD Computing 3
 Credits12
 Total Credits26