Cybersecurity - Ranchview
Ranchview High School
Business & Industry or STEM Endorsement
This four year plan can be used as an example to help plan your high school career.
subject | 9th Grade | 10th Grade | 11th Grade | 12th grade |
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Language Arts | English | English | English | English |
Math | Math | Math | Math | Math |
Science | Science | Science | Science | Science |
Social Studies | Social Studies | Social Studies | Social Studies | Social Studies |
CTE Courses |
Foundations of Cybersecurity |
Computer Maintenance |
Networking/Lab |
Career Preparation (2 credits) |
Additional Elective | ||||
Additional Elective | ||||
Additional Elective |
Additional Graduation Requirements:
- Foreign Language (2 credits)
- Physical Education (1 credit)
- Fine Arts (1 credit)
- Health (1/2 credit)
Possible Industry Based Certifications:
- Oracle Certified Associate Java SE 8
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CompTIA+, Network+, Security+, and IT Fundamentals
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Cybersecurity Fundamental
occupations | median wage | annual openings | % growth |
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Computer Network Architects | $111,633 | 1,082 | 23% |
Computer Systems Analysts | $87,568 | 5,937 | 29% |
Computer Network Support Specialists | $68,037 | 1,1824 | 19% |
The Cybersecurity program of study includes the occupations and educational opportunities related to planning, implementing, upgrading, or monitoring security measure for the protection of computer networks and information. This program of study may also include exploration into responding to computer security breaches and virus and administering network security measures.
Recommended Course Sequence
Foundations of Security
In the Foundations of Cybersecurity course, students will develop the knowledge and skills needed to explore fundamental concepts related to the ethics, laws, and operations of cybersecurity. Students will examine trends and operations of cyberattacks, threats, and vulnerabilities. Students will review and explore security policies designed to mitigate risks. The skills obtained in this course prepare students for additional study in cybersecurity.
Computer Maintenace
In this course, students will gain knowledge and skills needed to enter a career in architecture or construction or prepare a foundation toward a postsecondary degree in architecture, construction science, drafting, interior design, or landscape architecture. Architectural Design I include the knowledge of the design, design history, techniques, and tools related to the production of drawings, renderings, and scaled models for nonresidential or residential architectural purposes.
Networking
In this course, students will develop knowledge of the concepts and skills related to data networking technologies and practices to apply them to personal or career development. To prepare for success, students will have opportunities to reinforce, apply, and transfer knowledge and skills to a variety of settings and problems.
Cyber Security Capstone
In the Cybersecurity Capstone course, students will develop the knowledge and skills needed to explore advanced concepts related to the ethics, laws, and operations of cybersecurity. Students will examine trends and operations of cyberattacks, threats, and vulnerabilities. Students will develop security policies to mitigate risks. The skills obtained in this course prepare students for additional study toward industry certification. A variety of courses are available to students interested in the cybersecurity field. Cybersecurity Capstone may serve as a culminating course in this field of study.
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Career Preparation
This course, provides opportunities for students to participate in a learning experience that combines classroom instruction with paid business and industry employment experiences and supports strong partnerships among school, business, and community stakeholders.