Curriculum for My Degree

This curriculum is the result of years of dedication, reflection, and practice. Through hands-on work in web development, technical SEO, and cybersecurity-informed infrastructure, my body of knowledge grew to resemble a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Web Technologies.

Inspired by the OSSU (Open Source Society University) curriculum and the CS2013 Guidelines, this self-directed program is structured to reflect the depth and rigor of an undergraduate degree — with a strong emphasis on real-world systems, applied projects, and ethical responsibility.

Below are the primary areas of study and core competencies developed throughout this journey. Topics are organized as academic-style courses and domains of study rather than isolated tools.

Core Areas of Study

Web Technologies I: HTML & CSS Foundations

• Semantic HTML5 and accessibility fundamentals
• Responsive and mobile-first design principles
• Modern CSS layout techniques and performance awareness

Web Technologies II: JavaScript for the Web

• DOM interaction and basic client-side logic
• Understanding render-blocking behavior
• JavaScript performance and stability considerations

Server-Side Web Development: PHP & CMS Architecture

• PHP file structure and execution flow
• WordPress theme and plugin architecture
• Safe customization and configuration practices

Version Control & Documentation

• Git workflows and repository structure
• Public documentation and proof-of-work practices
• Long-term maintainability and transparency

Command Line Foundations & Linux Systems

• Basic Bash navigation and file inspection
• Understanding Linux permissions and processes
• Log inspection and operational troubleshooting

Technical SEO & Performance Engineering

Technical SEO Systems

• Crawlability, indexing, and site architecture
• Canonicalization, redirects, and URL hygiene
• Rendering diagnostics and indexing issue resolution

Performance Optimization & Core Web Vitals

• LCP, CLS, and INP improvement strategies
• Minification, compression, and caching
• Lighthouse and real-world performance evaluation

Structured Data & Semantic Search

• JSON-LD schema implementation
• Entity relationships and semantic signals
• Rich results and AI search readiness

Cybersecurity & Digital Infrastructure

WordPress Security & Malware Remediation

• Plugin and theme vulnerability detection
• PHP malware identification and cleanup
• Backdoor detection, persistence removal, and hardening

Authentication, Access Control & Hardening

• Login protection, rate limiting, and 2FA
• File permission auditing and configuration
• Firewall (WAF) concepts and implementation

DNS, Email & Identity Systems

• DNS record auditing and configuration
• SPF, DKIM, and DMARC implementation
• Email spoofing and phishing risk awareness

Server & Hosting Security Fundamentals

• Shared hosting risk mitigation
• Backup, restoration, and staging workflows
• Understanding botnets, spam networks, and resource abuse

Local SEO & Applied Strategy

Local Search Systems

• Google Business Profile optimization
• Map pack ranking factors
• Citation management and NAP consistency

Digital Hygiene & Site Health

• Website health audits and remediation
• Plugin and software lifecycle management
• Security posture evaluation and documentation

Strategic & Ethical Competencies

• Understanding attacker motives and persistence techniques
• Risk assessment for outdated and misconfigured systems
• Business model vulnerabilities in web ecosystems
• SEO and cybersecurity as a unified service discipline
• Digital stewardship and ethical responsibility

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