Grand Canyon University The College of Engineering and Technology 14 courses 20 total credits
This certificate focuses on penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, and ethical hacking methodologies. Learners practice identifying and exploiting system weaknesses using industry- recognized tools. The program supports career readiness for roles in red teaming and offensive security testing.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ITT-116 | Platforms and Network Technologies | 4 |
| ITT-121 | System Administration and Maintenance | 4 |
| ITT-307 | Cybersecurity Foundations | 4 |
| ITT-340 | Cybersecurity and Ethical Hacking | 4 |
| TTP-108 | Penetration Testing Principles | 2 |
| TTP-104 | Security Principles | 2 |
| Total | 20 credits | |
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CST-111 | Introduction to Computer Science and Information Technology | 4 |
| ITT-116 | Platforms and Network Technologies | 4 |
| ITT-121 | System Administration and Maintenance | 4 |
| ITT-307 | Cybersecurity Foundations | 4 |
| Total | 16 credits | |
Bridge (Master of Science in Software Development)
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CST-105 | Computer Programming I | 4 |
| CST-239 | Programming in Java II | 4 |
| CST-345 | Database Design & Development | 4 |
| CYB-300 | Fundamentals in Cybersecurity | 4 |
| Total Bridge (Master of Science in Software Development) | 16 credits | |
Development) Bridge (Master of Science in Software Engineering)
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MAT-252 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry I | 4 |
| MAT-253 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry II | 4 |
| CST-105 | Computer Programming I | 4 |
| CST-239 | Programming in Java II | 4 |
| CST-201 | Algorithms and Data Structures | 4 |
| Total | 20 credits | |
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