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.

View the Cybersecurity Fact Sheet.

Program Pathway

First Year Fall			First Year Spring
Course Number	Course Name	Credits	Course Number	Course Name	Credits
ENG 101	English Composition (ELL 101 is an approved substitution for ENG 101)	3	Gen Ed	English	3
Gen Ed	Mathematics	3	Gen Ed	Diversity	3
Gen Ed	Behavioral/Social Science	3	Gen Ed	Arts/Humanities	3
Gen Ed	Arts/Humanities	3	IST 154	Networking Basics	3
CYB 101	Introduction to Cybersecurity	3	IST 160	Introduction to Security Fundamentals	3
TOTAL		15	TOTAL		15
Second Year Fall			Second Year Spring
Course Number	Course Name	Credits	Course Number	Course Name	Credits
Gen Ed	Biological/Physical Science (of your two Science requirements, one must have a lab)	3	Gen Ed	Biological/Physical Science (of your two Science requirements, one must have a lab)	4
CSC 132	Introduction to C and C++ Programming	3	Gen Ed	Behavioral/Social Science	3
CYB 210	Ethics in the Information Age	3	CYB 225	Tactical Perimeter Defense	3
IST 166	Computer Forensics I - Principles and Practices	3	Restricted Elective	Choose from the list	3
Restricted Elective	Choose from the list	3	Elective	Choose in consultation with an advisor	2
TOTAL		15	TOTAL		15

General Education Requirements (31-32 Credits)

Arts/Humanities

Select two courses from the approved General Education course list in the Arts/Humanities category (6 Credits)

Behavioral/Social Sciences

Select two courses from the approved General Education course list in the Behavioral/Social Sciences Category (6 Credits)

Biological/Physical Science

Select two courses from the approved General Education course list in the Biological/Physical Science Category - 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

*A minimum grade of “C” or better is required for ENG-101 and ELL-101

ENG 101 - English Composition (3 Credits)
(ELL 101 English Composition for English Language Learners is an approved substitution for ENG 101)
Select another course from the Approved General Education course list in the English category (3 Credits)

Mathematics

Select one course from the approved General Education course list in the Mathematics category (3 Credits)

Program Requirements (21 Credits)

CSC 132 - Introduction to C and 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)

Restricted Electives (6 Credits)

Electives should be selected in consultation with an advisor to satisfy career goals or a transfer college curriculum. Select 6 credits from the following list:

ADJ 101 - Introduction to Criminal Justice (3 Credits)
CSC 232 - Advanced C++ Programming (3 Credits)
CYB 131 - Scripting Fundamentals (3 Credits)
CYB 223 - Cybersecurity Select Topics (3 Credits)
CYB 240 - Ethical Hacking Fundamentals (3 Credits)
CYB 246 - Introduction to Cloud Computing (3 Credits)
IST 107 - Database Management (3 Credits)
IST 173 - Database Fundamentals (3 Credits)
IST 266 - Computer Forensics II - Investigations Practices (3 Credits)

Free Electives (1-2 Credits)

Electives should be selected in consultation with an advisor to satisfy career goals or a transfer college curriculum.

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