Curriculum
Curriculum
The Center for Cybersecurity offers a four-year, honors-level program combining technical skill development with interdisciplinary learning in mathematics, computer science, and history. The curriculum emphasizes project-based learning, industry certification preparation, and real-world application. A projected course sequence includes:
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- Cybersecurity Fundamentals (Honors) - CompTIA A+
- World History I or II w/International Relations (Honors)
- IBMYP or Honors-level math sequence (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II)
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- Cybersecurity Operations (Honors / Dual Enrollment) - CompTIA Network+
- AP Human Geography
- IBMYP or Honors-level math progression / AP Statistics
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- Advanced Cybersecurity Operations (Honors / Dual EnrollmentI) - CompTIA Security+
- Ethics in Cybersecurity (Honors)
- Data Science (Honors) – working with large data sets using tools like Python
- US History or AP US History
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- Capstone Project or Internship
- Advanced Cybersecurity Operations (Honors/Dual Enrollment) - CompTIA Security+ certification (if not already obtained)
- Government or AP Government
- IBMYP or Honors-level math progression / AP Statistics
Industry Certification
- CompTIA Security+ — validates core security skills and qualifies students for a range of entry-level to mid-level cybersecurity careers.
Unique Program Features
- ntegration of data science and global studies into technical curriculum
- Access to Virginia Cyber Range and dedicated sandbox lab environments
- Emphasis on LifeReady skills: problem-solving, collaboration, communication, and ethical decision-making
Optional Elective Offerings
- AP Comparative Government and Politics
- IB Computer Science or AP Computer Science Principles/Applications / Coding I
- AP Cybersecurity