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Majors & Degrees

Cyber Apprenticeship Pathway

What is the Cyber Apprenticeship Pathway?

This is an opportunity for high school students in South Dakota to earn college credit through the Governors Cyber Academy while learning and working as a cyber apprentice in their home school district or with a local industry partner.

The Cyber Apprenticeship Pathway helps students gain on the job training while being mentored by IT professionals and learning from faculty experts.

Tuition and wage reimbursement may be available contingent on available funds.

Interested in taking the next step in your cyber journey?

Email cyberacademy@dsu.edu for mor information

Courses to kickstart your apprenticeship

Cyber apprentices can complete their course requirements through the Governors Cyber Academy courses offered at Dakota State University.

CSC 150

Computer Science I

CSC 134

Introduction to Cyber Operations

CSC 147

Artificial Intelligence Survey

CSC 163

Hardware, Virtualization, and Data Communication

CSC 247

Introduction to Artificial Intelligence

CSC 250

Computer Science II

CSC 285

Networking I

CSC 388

Computer Forensics Fundamentals

CLI 101

Introduction to Cyber Leadership

HIM 150

Introduction to Digital Health Informatics and Information Management

Industry partners

Interested in hiring an apprentice at your business?

Benefits

  • Ensure your employees are receiving a top-of-the-line education
  • Utilize the most motivated new talent in the field
  • Support your local community
  • Have a hand in shaping the future of your industry

Not in high school?

Not a high school student but interested in an apprenticeship? Contact cyberacademy@dsu.edu to learn what options are available for you!