Early College Program Overview
The Cyber Security Early College Program is a five-year cohort program that allows students to earn a high school diploma, a CompTIA Network+ certification, and an Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree in Cyber Security from Howard Community College. With the A.A.in Cyber Security, students can transfer to one of a number of Maryland universities, having already earned at least sixty credits towards a bachelor’s degree. In addition, the CompTIA Network+ certification is recognized by industry as a foundation for employment in the Information Technology (IT) field.
The Cyber Security Early College Program is designed to provide additional opportunities and support to students to ensure their success. By becoming part of the program cohort, students will receive specialized academic advising and career counseling to enhance college and career readiness, instruction in the soft skills in demand by employers, opportunities to interact through a dedicated web-based social network, and access to internships and job shadowing experiences reserved for Cyber Security Early College Program students.
CRD I/II Class Info
In 10th grade, the students will attend the ARL for a hybrid Career Research & Development I & II course where, as part of a learning community, they will develop the skills they need to succeed in college-level courses as well as the professional world. Students will identify their interests, aptitudes and abilities, and apply that knowledge to investigate careers and higher education opportunities, focusing within the field of network security. Students will demonstrate mastery of learning, thinking, communication, technology, and interpersonal skills through the creation of an individualized portfolio. For additional information on the class, please review the syllabus linked below.
The Cyber Security Early College Program is a five-year cohort program that allows students to earn a high school diploma, a CompTIA Network+ certification, and an Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree in Cyber Security from Howard Community College. With the A.A.in Cyber Security, students can transfer to one of a number of Maryland universities, having already earned at least sixty credits towards a bachelor’s degree. In addition, the CompTIA Network+ certification is recognized by industry as a foundation for employment in the Information Technology (IT) field.
The Cyber Security Early College Program is designed to provide additional opportunities and support to students to ensure their success. By becoming part of the program cohort, students will receive specialized academic advising and career counseling to enhance college and career readiness, instruction in the soft skills in demand by employers, opportunities to interact through a dedicated web-based social network, and access to internships and job shadowing experiences reserved for Cyber Security Early College Program students.
CRD I/II Class Info
In 10th grade, the students will attend the ARL for a hybrid Career Research & Development I & II course where, as part of a learning community, they will develop the skills they need to succeed in college-level courses as well as the professional world. Students will identify their interests, aptitudes and abilities, and apply that knowledge to investigate careers and higher education opportunities, focusing within the field of network security. Students will demonstrate mastery of learning, thinking, communication, technology, and interpersonal skills through the creation of an individualized portfolio. For additional information on the class, please review the syllabus linked below.
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