Security and Hacking Program Certificate is a Program Certificate program offered by Bismarck State College in Bismarck, ND.
Program Overview
Degrees Offered: Program Certificate Program Begins: Fall, Spring, Summer Delivery Method: Online, On Campus Phone: 701-224-2429 Email: bsc.cet@bismarckstate.edu The Security and Hacking courses give students practical Linux and security experience. Courses will expand students' knowledge in information security, providing them with the principles, technologies, and practices to secure computers and networks. Additionally, the courses provide the skills needed to monitor, detect, investigate, analyze, and respond to cyber events to protect systems and organizations from the risks, threats, and vulnerabilities by providing students with the tools and methods attackers use and how to defend against such attacks. The Program Certificate in Security and Hacking is a great way to jump-start your career. You may choose from online and on-campus course delivery options. This flexibility allows you to complete coursework at your convenience and on your schedule. Students who complete the curriculum requirements receive a Program Certificate in Security and Hacking. Credits from the Security and Hacking certificate may stack into the following Associate of Applied Science Degree: The Associate in Applied Science degree may stack into the following Bachelor of Applied Science degrees: Upon graduation, Security and Hacking students will be able to:
Application Process
- 1Submit ApplicationComplete the online application form with your personal information and educational background.
- 2Submit TranscriptsProvide official high school transcripts or GED certificate. Some programs may require additional documentation.
- 3Financial AidComplete the FAFSA to determine eligibility for federal financial aid. Meet with a financial aid advisor to review your options.Complete FAFSA Application
- 4EnrollmentOnce accepted, complete enrollment paperwork, register for classes, and attend orientation.
Tuition and Fees
The catalog publishes no credit total for this award.
Bismarck State charges tuition by the SUBJECT of each course rather than by program, so a single price for the award would be misleading. The college's published 2026-2027 resident rates per credit are:
- General 100/200-level subjects (ENGL, MATH, BADM, CIS and similar) — $195.09
- Technical 100/200-level subjects (WELD, AUTO, HVAC, ELEC, CARP and similar) — $239.43
- Nursing (NURS) — $279.84
- Any 300/400-level course in a Bachelor of Applied Science — $251.68
Uncapped mandatory fees add $57.12 per credit plus a $7.15 technology fee. Connect ND and NDSA fees are capped at 12 credits a term. Because most awards mix general and technical subjects, the total depends on the specific courses taken.
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School Information
Campus Location
Why Accreditation Is Important
When you attend an accredited institution, you are attending a school that has undergone a rigorous process that evaluates educational quality. It's not easy to become or remain an accredited institution. The rules and regulations are strict, precise and designed to protect students. Here are some of the benefits:
- A reliable indicator of quality
- Approved program of study
- Qualified instructors
- Recognition by employers nationwide