Intro to Cybersecurity
UC A-G approved Intro to Cybersecurity course delivered fully online through immersive VR and AI-enhanced instruction.
Section DUC A‑G Requirement
Laboratory Science — 2 years required (3 recommended)
Must include at least two of the three foundational sciences: Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. Each course must have a meaningful lab component. Integrated or interdisciplinary sciences may qualify.
Why This Matters for College Admission
Laboratory science demonstrates hands-on analytical skills. Most STEM programs at UC require 3+ years. VR-based lab simulations meet UC lab requirements.
What You'll Learn
Develop computational thinking skills: decomposition, abstraction, and algorithms
Write, debug, and document code in industry-relevant programming languages
Understand data structures, sorting algorithms, and complexity analysis
Apply mathematics (discrete math, statistics, or calculus) to computing problems
Build working software projects with version control and collaborative workflows
Explore career pathways in software engineering, data science, and AI/ML
Course Structure
Foundations
- Core vocabulary and concepts
- Foundational skills
- Context-setting activities
Core Skills
- Skill-building exercises
- Primary assessments
- Collaborative projects
Advanced Concepts
- Deeper conceptual application
- Research and analysis
- Peer-review activities
Synthesis & Mastery
- Cross-unit integration
- Final capstone project
- Portfolio submission
Prerequisites & Requirements
Open to qualifying students in grades 9, 10, 11, 12; no prerequisites required
All students complete a placement conversation with our admissions team before enrollment is confirmed. Questions? Contact admissions.