Cybersecurity, A.S.

The transfer program in Cybersecurity is designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year institution and major in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, or a related field. Students should identify an intended transfer institution as early as possible and complete appropriate courses. Students should always confer with advisors and transferring institutions for specific requirements as these are subject to change.

General Education Requirements (31-32 Credits)

Arts/Humanities

Select two courses in different disciplines from approved General Education course list (6 Credits)

Behavioral/Social Sciences

Select two courses in different disciplines from approved General Education course list (6 Credits)

Biological/Physical Science

Select two courses from approved General Education course list - one must be a laboratory course (7-8 Credits)

Diversity

Select a course from the approved General Education course list in the Diversity category (3 Credits)

English

ENG 101 - English Composition (3 Credits)
Select another ENG course from approved General Education course list (3 Credits)

Mathematics

MAT 101 - College Algebra (3 Credits)
Or any higher level Mathematics course (3 Credits)

Program Requirements (30 Credits)

ADJ 101 - Introduction to Criminal Justice (3 Credits)
CSC 132 - Introduction to C and C++ Programming (3 Credits)
CSC 232 - Advanced C++ Programming (3 Credits)
CYB 101 - Introduction to Cybersecurity (3 Credits)
CYB 210 - Ethics in the Information Age (3 Credits)
CYB 225 - Tactical Perimeter Defense (3 Credits)
IST 154 - Networking Basics (3 Credits)
IST 160 - Introduction to Security Fundamentals (3 Credits)
IST 166 - Computer Forensics I - Principles And Practices (3 Credits)
IST 266 - Computer Forensics II – Investigations Practices (3 Credits)

Degree Requirement (61 Credits)

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