MCC Campus(es):
MCC-Blue River: Brian Hurley, 816.604.6659
MCC-Longview: Cindy Herbert, 816.604.2356
MCC-Maple Woods: Rani Duggal, 816.604.6632
MCC-Penn Valley: Victorie Edwards, Ed.D., 816.604.4455
Metropolitan Community College awards certificates to students who complete various career and technical programs. While each campus offers some of the same certificates, others are offered only at one of the MCC campuses.
Certificates Awarded:
- Cybersecurity Certificate
- CSIS Software Development Certificate
- Computer and User Support Certificate
- CSIS Network and Systems Support Certificate
- CSIS Secure Systems Administration & Engineering Certificate
Important: MCC recently updated the BSAD course designator for its business courses to either BUSN or ACCT. Please refer to the Business Course Crosswalk (PDF) to determine the name of the new BUSN or ACCT course that will fulfill the BSAD requirement on your degree plan.
Degree and certificate requirements may change! Please consult an academic advisor before enrolling.Cybersecurity Certificate
Cybersecurity Certificate (PDF)
Note: The Cybersecurity Certificate is a standalone certificate, designed for those who already have entry-level IT experience or certifications. All courses do apply towards the AAS Secure Systems Administration degree.
| Program Requirements | ||
|---|---|---|
| CSIS 119 | Scripting Fundamentals | 3 |
| CSIS 152 | Linux Operating System | 3 |
| CSIS 161 | Networking Fundamentals | 3 |
| CSIS 170 | Principles of Information Security | 3 |
| CSIS 230 | Windows Server and Active Directory Fundamentals | 3 |
| CSIS 270 | Network and Systems Security | 3 |
| CSIS 280 | Penetration Testing | 3 |
| CSIS 281 | Cyber Analytics | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours Required | 24 | |
CSIS Software Development Certificate
CSIS Software Development Certificate (PDF)
| Program Requirements | ||
|---|---|---|
| CSIS 110 | Information Technology Fundamentals | 3 |
| CSIS 115 | Computer Concepts and Applications | 3 |
| CSIS 119 | Scripting Fundamentals | 3 |
| CSIS 123 | Programming Fundamentals | 3 |
| CSIS 128 | Web Development | 3 |
| CSIS 143 | Database Design and Management | 3 |
| CSIS 152 | Linux Operating System | 3 |
| CSIS 161 | Networking Fundamentals | 3 |
| CSIS 170 | Principles of Information Security | 3 |
| CSIS 222 | Object-Oriented Programming with Java | 3 |
| CSIS 223 | Object-Oriented Programming with C++ | 3 |
| CSIS 228 | Advanced Web Development | 3 |
| CSIS 279 | Web Database Programming | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours Required | 39 | |
Note: The Computer and User Support Certificate is a standalone certificate, designed for those who are looking for a short-term, and entry-level credential. All courses do apply towards the AAS Secure Systems Administration degree, with the exception of CSIS 115.
Computer and User Support Certificate
Computer and User Support Certificate (PDF)
| Program Requirements | ||
|---|---|---|
| BUSN 105 | Business Communications | 3 |
| CSIS 110 | Information Technology Fundamentals | 3 |
| CSIS 111 | Computer Hardware, Maintenance, and Troubleshooting | 3 |
| CSIS 115 | Computer Concepts and Applications | 3 |
| CSIS 151 | Microcomputer Operating Systems Concepts | 3 |
| Elective | 1 | |
| Complete the CompTIA A+ Certification* | Pass | |
| Total Credit Hours Required | 16 | |
* No older than 36 months.
CSIS Network and Systems Support Certificate
CSIS Network and Systems Support Certificate (PDF)
| Program Requirements | ||
|---|---|---|
| BUSN 105 | Business Communications | 3 |
| CSIS 110 | Information Technology Fundamentals | 3 |
| CSIS 111 | Computer Hardware, Maintenance, and Troubleshooting | 3 |
| CSIS 119 | Scripting Fundamentals | 3 |
| CSIS 143 | Database Design and Management | 3 |
| CSIS 151 | Microsoft Operating System Concepts | 3 |
| CSIS 152 | Linux Operating System | 3 |
| CSIS 161 | Networking Fundamentals | 3 |
| CSIS 230 | Windows Server and Active Directory Fundamentals | 3 |
| CSIS 232 | Virtualization Cloud Computing Concepts | 3 |
| Complete the CompTIA A+ Certification* | Pass | |
| Complete the CompTIA Network+ Certification* | Pass | |
| Total Credit Hours Required | 30 | |
* No older than 36 months.
CSIS Secure Systems Administration & Engineering Certificate
Secure Systems Administration & Engineering Certificate (PDF)
| Program Requirements | ||
|---|---|---|
| Complete the Network and User Support Certificate | 30 | |
| CSIS 170 | Principles of Information Security | 3 |
| CSIS 270 | Network and Systems Security | 3 |
| Student must choose 1 of the following tracks: | ||
| CSIS 261 CSIS 262 |
Advanced Networking I and Advanced Networking II |
6 |
| -OR- | ||
| CSIS 280 CSIS 281 |
Penetration Testing and Cyber Analytics |
6 |
| Complete the CompTIA Security+, Pentest+, CySA+, or Cisco CCNA Certification* | Pass | |
| Total Credit Hours Required | 42 | |
* No older than 36 months