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Nov 26, 2024
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2020-2021 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Cybersecurity, A.A.S.
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The career program in Cybersecurity is designed for students who plan to enter the field of Information Security. Major areas of study include network fundamentals, ethics, penetration testing, computer forensics, and operating systems. This A.A.S. program is a career degree, preparing students for the workforce after graduation. However, students can opt to transfer to a four-year program rather than start a career, but should confer with advisors and transferring institutions for specific requirements.
Program Pathway
| First Year Fall |
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First Year Spring |
| Course Number |
Course Name |
Credits |
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Course Number |
Course Name |
Credits |
| ENG 112 |
Technical Writing |
3 |
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Gen Ed |
Arts/Humanities |
3 |
| MAT 115 |
Quantitative Reasoning |
3 |
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CSC 109 |
UNIX/Linux Operating System |
3 |
| Gen Ed |
Behavioral/Social Science |
3 |
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IST 154 |
Networking Basics |
3 |
| IST 108 |
Microsoft Operating System |
3 |
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IST 160 |
Introduction to Security Fundamentals |
3 |
| CYB 101 |
Introduction to Cybersecurity |
3 |
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CYB 210 |
Ethics in the Information Age |
3 |
| TOTAL |
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15 |
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TOTAL |
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15 |
| Second Year Fall |
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Second Year Spring |
| Course Number |
Course Name |
Credits |
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Course Number |
Course Name |
Credits |
| Gen Ed |
Diversity |
3 |
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Gen Ed |
Biological/Physical Science Gen Ed; 3-4 credits |
3 |
| IST 155 |
Networking I |
4 |
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CYB 225 |
Tactical Perimeter Defense |
3 |
| IST 156 |
Networking II |
4 |
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IST 261 |
Server Management I |
3 |
| IST 166 |
Computer Forensics I |
3 |
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CYB 240 |
Ethical Hacking Fundamentals |
3 |
| Elective |
Choose in consultation with an advisor
*(IST 269 or STU 106 are recommended) |
1 |
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CYB 246 |
Introduction to Cloud Computing |
3 |
| TOTAL |
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15 |
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TOTAL |
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15 |
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General Education Requirements (18 Credits)
Behavioral/Social Sciences
Biological/Physical Science
English
* A minimum grade of “C” or better is required for ENG-112
Program Requirements (41 Credits)
Free Electives (1 Credit)
Free electives should be selected in consultation with an advisor.
Degree Requirement (60 Credits)
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