Cybersecurity - RHS

Ranchview High School
Business & Industry or STEM Endorsement

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.

Cybersecurity
Program of Study
Grade Below is the recommended sequence of courses
9th

Foundations of Cybersecurity
OR
Computer Science l
OR
Principles of Information Technology
(1 credit)

10th Computer Maintenance
OR
AP Computer Science Principles 
(1 credit)
11th Networking
OR
AP Computer Science A
(1 credit)
12th Career Preparation
OR

Practicum in IT
(2 credits)
OR
Independent Study on Evolving Emerging Technology
(1 credit)

Industry Based Certifications Offered:

  • Cybersecurity Fundamentals

  • Information Technology Specialist

occupations median wage annual openings % growth
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%