FBI - Cyber STEM Certificate Requirements

FBI-Cyber STEM Pathway Program The chart below outlines the specific requirements needed to achieve the FBI-Cyber STEM Pathway Certificate:The * indicates subject areas that are unique to the program

FBI-CYBER STEM PATHWAY PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS	CREDENTIALING REQUIREMENTS
Cyber – STEM Pathway CTE*	Earn 5 FBI-Cyber STEM credits in one Pathway area or 5 Credits in any of the following pathways: Cyber Security, Computer Science, Business & Information Technology or Engineering, or the combination of any five cyber course credits from any of the above pathways.
Mathematics	4 Credits
Laboratory Science	4 Credits
English	4 Credits
History & Social Sciences	4 Credits
Foreign Languages	3 Credits
Health & Physical Education	2 Credits
Economics and Personal Finance	1 Credit
Industry Credentialing Test*	1 Pass
Cyber Security Assessment/Camp/Competition*	1 Challenge
FBI Engagement Activities*	2 Activities
Total	27 credits + 1 Competition Challenge + 2 FBI Engagement Activities

Reference the FBI-Cyber STEM Course Offerings below for a list of the applicable courses that satisfy the requirements.

FBI-Cyber STEM Course Offerings*

FBI-Cyber STEM Course Pathway: Earn a total of 5 credits (also satisfies the Fine Arts and Career & Technical Education (CTE) diploma requirement):

Cyber Security PathwayCyber Security:

26659/96659W Cybersecurity I: Cybersecurity Fundamentals
26667/96667W Cybersecurity I: Network Systems
26662/96662W Cybersecurity II: Cybersecurity Software Operations
26657/96657W Cybersecurity II: Computer Software Network Operations
26658/96658W Cybersecurity III: Computer Software Network Operations Advanced
26663/96663W Cybersecurity III: Cybersecurity Software Operations Advanced
26542/96542W Cyber: Cisco Academy Level I, Part I
26543/96543W Cyber: Cisco Academy Level I, Part II

Computer Science Pathway

16640 Computer Programming (formerly Investigating Computer Science) (a middle school 7th & 8th grade high school for credit course)
26638/96638W Computer Programming
96644W Computer Programming Intensified
26643/ 96643W Computer Programming Advanced
26639 Computer Programming (formerly Computer Science)
33185 Computer Science, AP
33186 Computer Science Principles, AP
36560/36570 IB Computer Science, HL Part I & Part II

Business and Information Technology Pathway

23105 Foundation Technology
26116 Introduction to Information Technology
26614 Computer Information Systems
29800 Computer Networking and Internet App
26630 Design, Multimedia, and Web Technologies
26638 Computer Programming, (formerly Computer Science)
26643 Computer Programming Advanced

Engineering Pathway

28491 Engineering I: Introduction to Engineering Design
28492 Engineering II: Principles of Engineering
28467 Biotechnology Techniques and Applications (removed form the 22-23 Program of Studies) or Biotechnology in Health and Medical Sciences (28326, new course)
28325 Forensic Technology with application in Biotechnology
28493 Engineering III: Computer Integrated Production Engineering Capstone Course
28421 Robotic Design (a middle school 8th grade for high school for credit course)

Credentialing Test: Pass 1 industry credentialing test from the list below:

Linux+ Examinations—Powered by Linux Professional Institute (LPI) (Must pass both exams)
Certiport Information Technology Specialist Exams (Pass any one exam)
Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) Examinations (Pass any one exam)
Network Administration Certification Tests (Pass any one test)
Network Pro Certification Examination
Network+ Certification Examination
Project Lead the Way (PLTW)
Security Pro Certification Assessment
Security+ Certification Examination
Software Development Certification Tests (Pass any one test)
Systems Administration Certification Tests (Pass any one test)
Technical Support Certification Tests (Pass any one test)
Web Administration Certification Tests (Pass any one test)
Web Design and Development Certification Tests (Pass any one test)
CompTIA A+ Certification Examination
CompTIA Network+ Certification Examination
CompTIA Security+ Certification Examination
Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA) Routing & Switching Examination
Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA) Security Examination
Cisco Certified Networking Professional (CCNP) Routing and Switching Examination
Cisco Certified Networking Professional (CCNP) Security Examination
CompTIA IT Fundamentals Certification Examination
Computer Maintenance Technology Examination
Computer Networking Fundamentals Assessment
Computer Repair Technology Assessment
Computer Service Technician (CST) Examination
Computer Technology Assessment

*Virtual FBI Cyber STEM courses are available with prior approval of the FBI Cyber STEM Program Manager to satisfy the FBI Cyber STEM Program requirements. However, the cyber virtual credits cannot be used to satisfy any of the Arlington Public Schools diploma graduation requirements.

Participate in a total of 1 Cyber Security Challenge:

FBI Cyber STEM participants are notified of challenges within the FBI Cyber STEM Canvas course (The Canvas course enrollment occurs after the student has been accepted into the FBI Cyber STEM program).

Attend a total of 2 FBI engagement activities:

FBI Cyber STEM participants are notified about engagement activities within the FBI Cyber STEM Canvas course (The Canvas course enrollment occurs after the student has been accepted into the FBI Cyber STEM program).