Cyber

Hill College is designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education

Hill College is designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education for ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE IN COMPUTER SCIENCE, NETWORKING CYBERSECURITY through 2024. The curriculum path includes the completion of stack-able certificates leading to the AAS. (60 hours).

COMPUTER SCIENCE, TECHNICAL CORE Certificate of Completion (CC 18 hours)

COMPUTER SCIENCE, NETWORKING CYBERSECURITY Certificate of Technology (CT 45 hours)

Networking Cybersecurity AAS prepares students to complete nationally recognized industry certification exams such as Microsoft’s networking administration, CompTIA’s A+, Security+, and Network+. Through these partnerships, discounted exam vouchers are provided to students.

Hill College’s mission is to provide high quality comprehensive educational programs and services. The college enhances the educational, cultural, and economic development of its service area and assists both individuals and the community to prepare for a more productive life. Hill College has a long-standing tradition of quality and comprehensive technical education programs. With twenty-eight school district partners, the college has the ability to promote Cybersecurity awareness, course offerings, curriculum sharing, and professional development.

As a member of the North Texas Community College Consortium, students enjoy seamless transitions from the AAS to 4 year institutions. Hill College has University partnerships with 15 colleges, providing avenues for collaboration of the Cybersecurity program.

We are proud to partner with industry leaders ensuring students obtain marketable skills needed for successful technical careers. The Computer Science department works closely with Workforce Education, providing corporate training utilizing the Texas Workforce Skills Development Grant and The Texas Workforce Commission's Small Business Grant.