Javascript is currently not supported, or is disabled by this browser. Please enable Javascript for full functionality.

Skip to main content
Home

Hagerstown Community College / HCC

Academic Catalog

2023-2024 Catalog 
    
    Oct 06, 2024  
2023-2024 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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.

Program Pathway

First Year Fall   First Year Spring
Course Number Course Name Credits   Course Number Course Name Credits
ENG 101 English Composition 
*(ENG 101E  and ENG 101P  are approved substitutions 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
CSC 130 Introduction to Scripting Fundamentals Using Python 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
Gen Ed Arts/Humanities 3   Elective Choose in consultation with an advisor 2
TOTAL   15   TOTAL   15

General Education Requirements (31-33 Credits)


Arts/Humanities


Behavioral/Social Sciences


Biological/Physical Science


Diversity


English


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

Mathematics


Free Electives (0-2 Credits)


Electives should be selected in consultation with a transfer advisor and/or the transfer institution.

Degree Requirement (60 Credits)