Name: New Student Orientation – High School Connections (HSC)
Start: 2025-08-09T08:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-08-09T17:00:00-04:00
Location: Horace Sisk Building GYM

Fayetteville Technical Community College

Information Technology / Cybersecurity (A25590CY)

Effective: Fall 2025 | Revised: 01/14/25
Length: 5 Semesters
Prerequisite: High School Diploma or Placement Test Equivalent
Award: Associate in Applied Science

Cybersecurity Curriculum Outline
Semester	Prefix No.	Title	Class	Lab	Clinical	Credit
Semester 1	ACA120	Career Assessment	1	0	0	1
	or ACA122	College Transfer Success	0	2	0	1
	CTI120	Network & Sec Foundation	2	2	0	3
	*NET125	Introduction to Networks	1	4	0	3
	**NET126	Switching and Routing	1	4	0	3
	NOS110	Operating Systems Concepts	2	3	0	3
	SEC110	Security Concepts	2	2	0	3
Totals: 8 \| 15 \| 0 \| 16
Semester 2	CTI110	Web, Pgm, I DB Foundation	2	2	0	3
	ENG110	Freshman Composition	3	0	0	3
	or ENG111	Writing and Inquiry	3	0	0	3
	MAT143	Quantitative Literacy	2	2	0	3
	or MAT171	Precalculus Algebra	3	2	0	4
	NOS120	Linux/Unix Single User	2	2	0	3
	SEC150	Secure Communications	2	2	0	3
Totals: 11 \| 8 \| 0 \| 15
Semester 3	NOS220	Linux/Unix Admin I	2	2	0	3
Semester 3	SEC160	Security Administration I	2	2	0	3
Totals: 4 \| 4 \| 0 \| 6
Semester 4	CTS115	Info Sys Business Concepts	3	0	0	3
	HUM110	Technology and Society	3	0	0	3
	or HUM115	Critical Thinking	3	0	0	3
	NOS230	Windows Administration I	2	2	0	3
	SEC175	Perimeter Defense I	1	4	0	3
	SEC210	Intrusion Detection	2	2	0	3
Totals: 11 \| 8 \| 0 \| 15
Semester 5	COM120	Interpersonal Communication	3	0	0	3
	or COM231	Public Speaking	3	0	0	3
	PSY150	General Psychology	3	0	0	3
	or SOC210	Introduction to Sociology	3	0	0	3
	SEC285	Systems Security Project / Major Elective	3	2	0	5
Totals: 10 \| 6 \| 0 \| 14

Total Required Credits: 66

Work-Based Learning Option: Qualified students may elect to take up to two (2) credit hours of Work-Based Learning in lieu of a Major elective, with approval from the Work-Based Learning Coordinator and Department Chairperson.

* First 8 weeks | ** Second 8 weeks

Note: Students may not take an introductory foreign language to fulfill the Humanities/Fine Arts requirement.

Upcoming Recruitment Events

Transition Tech Recruitment Events Table
Date	Time	Event & Location
December 18, 2025	08:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.	CSP/SkillBridge Recruitment Fort Bragg Soldier Support Center
January 8, 2026	08:00 a.m. – 03:00 p.m.	Fort Bragg CSP Career Fair Fort Bragg Soldier Support Center
January 15, 2026	08:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.	CSP/SkillBridge Recruitment Fort Bragg Soldier Support Center
January 22, 2026	08:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.	CSP/SkillBridge Recruitment Fort Bragg Soldier Support Center
January 29, 2026	08:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.	CSP/SkillBridge Recruitment Fort Bragg Soldier Support Center
February 5, 2026	08:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.	CSP/SkillBridge Recruitment Fort Bragg Soldier Support Center
February 12, 2026	08:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.	CSP/SkillBridge Recruitment Fort Bragg Soldier Support Center
February 19, 2026	08:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.	CSP/SkillBridge Recruitment Fort Bragg Soldier Support Center
February 26, 2026	08:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.	CSP/SkillBridge Recruitment Fort Bragg Soldier Support Center
March 5, 2026	08:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.	CSP/SkillBridge Recruitment Fort Bragg Soldier Support Center
March 12, 2026	08:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.	CSP/SkillBridge Recruitment Fort Bragg Soldier Support Center
March 19, 2026	08:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.	CSP/SkillBridge Recruitment Fort Bragg Soldier Support Center
March 26, 2026	08:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.	CSP/SkillBridge Recruitment Fort Bragg Soldier Support Center

Class Schedule for Trade Programs

Class Schedule Table
Course	Dates	Cost	Location	Time
Basic Masonry	4/20/26-6/01/26	Tuition $180.00	TCB3 101	6:00 PM-10:00 PM M-TH
General Maintenance Technician (GMT)	5/18/26-08/05/26	Tuition $180.00 + OSHA Card $10 + EPA Exam $26 (Total $216.00)	CBI 125	8:30 AM – 3:00 PM M-F
Building Construction Technology (BCT)	6/01/26-08/25/26	Tuition $180.00 + OSHA Card $10 + EPA Exam $26 + NCCER Subscription $28.89 (Total $244.89)	CBI 126	8:00 AM – 5:00 PM M-F
Electrical Lineworker	6/22/26-9/17/26	Tuition $180.00 + Insurance (ACCFE) $2.00 + CEMCT $20.00 + OSHA Card $10.00	CBI 127	8:00 AM – 5:00 PM M-F
Structural Welding	6/23/26-9/15/26	Tuition $180.00	SLC 125	7:00 AM – 5:30 PM T-F
Utility Construction Technician (Underground)	7/13/26-09/22/26	Tuition $180.00 + OSHA Card $10 + Insurance (ACCFE) $2 + CEMCT $20 + NCCER Subscription $28.89 (Total $240.89)	CBI 128	8:30 AM – 3:00 PM M-F
Intro to Cabinetmaking	7/13/26-9/22/26	Tuition $180.00	CBI 128	8:30 AM-3:00 PM

Class Schedule for Healthcare Programs

Class Schedule Table
Course	Dates	Cost	Location	Time
Nursing
Nurse Aide I Hybrid	05/12/2026-08/13/2026	$180	TBD	5:00 PM-10:15 PM
Nurse Aide I	06/22/2026-07/31/2026	$180	TBD	08:00 AM-02:30 PM
RMA II
RMA II Hybrid	05/18/26 – 09/21/26	Tuition $180 + Malpractice $16 + Clinical $42.39 = $238.39	CEC 126	8:30 AM – 2:30 PM M-T-W (In-Person) + Asynchronous Online
RMA II	05/18/26 – 08/26/26	Tuition $180 + Malpractice $16 + Clinical $39.99 = $235.99	CEC 135	TBA
Additional Health Courses (Coming Soon!)

OSHA 30-Hour Construction

Fayetteville Technical Community College confers the OSHA 30-Hour General Industry microcredential recognizing individuals who master workplace safety and OSHA standards. If you are interested in earning this badge, please contact:

FTCC Corporate & Continuing Education: Corporate & Industry Training.

industrytraining@faytechcc.edu.

910-678-8432

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OSHA 30-Hour General Industry

Fayetteville Technical Community College confers the OSHA 30-Hour Construction microcredential recognizing individuals who master workplace safety and OSHA standards. If you are interested in earning this badge, please contact:

FTCC Corporate & Continuing Education: Corporate & Industry Training.

industrytraining@faytechcc.edu.

910-678-8432

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OSHA 10-Hour General Industry

Fayetteville Technical Community College confers the OSHA 10-Hour General Industry microcredential to individuals who master specific safety and health topics required to satisfy both federal OSHA requirements and North Carolina’s state-specific rules. If you are interested in earning this badge, please contact:

FTCC Corporate & Continuing Education: Corporate & Industry Training.

industrytraining@faytechcc.edu.

910-678-8432

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OSHA 10-Hour Construction

Fayetteville Technical Community College confers the OSHA 10-Hour Construction microcredential to individuals who master specific safety and health topics required to satisfy both federal OSHA requirements and North Carolina’s state-specific rules. If you are interested in earning this badge, please contact:

FTCC Corporate & Continuing Education: Corporate & Industry Training.

industrytraining@faytechcc.edu

910-678-8432

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Personal Safety in OSHA-10 (Con.Ed/Industrial Systems Technology)

Issued by Fayetteville Technical Community College

Fayetteville Technical Community College’s Continuing Education Program, in collaboration with the Industrial Systems Technology Program, offers the ‘Personal Safety’ microcredential. Earners of this badge completed the 5 hours of OSHA-10 training relevant to personal safety. This microcredential is one of a two-part series within the “Industrial Safety” macrocredential pathway. If you are interested in earning this badge, please contact:

FTCC Corporate & Continuing Education: Corporate & Industry Training.

industrytraining@faytechcc.edu.

910-678-8432

Verified Forklift Operator

Fayetteville Technical Community College’s Supply Chain Management Programs offer a Verified Forklift Operator microcredential endorsing earners as proficient in safe and efficient forklift operations. If you are interested in earning this badge, please contact:

FTCC Corporate & Continuing Education: Corporate & Industry Training.

industrytraining@faytechcc.edu.

910-678-8432

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Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt (LSSYB)

Fayetteville Technical Community College’s Transition Tech Program offers a microcredential signifying the earner’s fundamental understanding of Lean Six Sigma methodologies (Yellow Belt). If you are interested in earning this badge, please contact:

Pendy Eldridge, Transition Tech Recruiter.

transtech@faytechcc.edu.

910-486-3626

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Earn this Badge Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (LSSGB)

Fayetteville Technical Community College’s Transition Tech Program offers a microcredential signifying the earner’s fundamental understanding of Lean Six Sigma methodologies (Green Belt). If you are interested in earning this badge, please contact:

Pendy Eldridge, Transition Tech Recruiter.

transtech@faytechcc.edu.

910-486-3626

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Industrial Hazards in OSHA-10 Con.ed

Fayetteville Technical Community College’s Continuing Education Programs, in collaboration with the Industrial Systems Technology Program, offers the ‘Industrial Hazards’ microcredential. Earners of this badge completed the 5 hours of OSHA-10 training relevant to industrial hazards. This microcredential is one of a two-part series within the “Industrial Safety” Macrocredential pathway. If you are interested in earning this badge, please contact:

FTCC Corporate & Continuing Education: Corporate & Industry Training.

industrytraining@faytechcc.edu.

910-678-8432

Diagnostic Microbiology Badge

Fayetteville Technical Community College’s Medical Technology Program offers the microcredential in Diagnostic Microbiology. If you are interested in earning this badge, please contact:

Henock Haile, Department Chair.

haileh@faytechcc.edu.

910-486-7425

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Diagnostic Hematology Badge

Fayetteville Technical Community College’s Medical Technology Program offers the microcredential in Diagnostic Hematology. If you are interested in earning this badge, please contact:

Henock Haile, Department Chair.

haileh@faytechcc.edu.

910-486-7425

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Diagnostic Clinical Chemistry Badge

Fayetteville Technical Community College’s Medical Technology Program offers the microcredential in Diagnostic Clinical Chemistry. If you are interested in earning this badge, please contact:

Henock Haile, Department Chair.

haileh@faytechcc.edu.

910-486-7425

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CPR Certified

Fayetteville Technical Community College’s offers a microcredential signifying the earner has successfully completed comprehensive training in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). If you are interested in earning this badge, please contact:

Corporate & Continuing Education: Emergency Services.

emsconed@faytechcc.edu.

910-678-0177

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Cybersecurity Fundamentals (Systems Security & Analysis)

Fayetteville Technical Community College’s IT/Systems Security & Analysis Program offers the Cybersecurity Specialist microcredential, based on SEC-110, ‘Security Concepts’. If you are interested in earning this badge, please contact:

Rhiannon Holley, Department Chair.

holleyr@faytechcc.edu.

910-486-7309

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ATTENTION: Are you seeking a scholarship to employment opportunity?

HOPE Scholarship provides opportunities for individuals who:

Unemployed/underemployed
Seeking a scholarship to work opportunity

Eligibility Requirements:

- Education
  - No High School Diploma/GED
  - High School Diploma/GED
  - Some College but no degree
- Disengaged Youth who are not in school or working ages 16 -24
- Person living in Opportunity Zones
  - 28301
  - 28303
  - 28305
  - 28306
  - 28311
  - 28314
  - 28348
- Unemployed/Underemployed
- Seeking a scholarship to work opportunity

FTCC Student Needs Assessment

“The objective of the H.O.P.E. Re-connect initiative is to increase the economic and social mobility of the people of Cumberland County and to make Cumberland County a more vibrant and prosperous community for all residents.”

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