Cybersecurity, A.A.S.

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.

View the Cybersecurity Fact Sheet.

Program Pathway

First Year Fall			First Year Spring
Course Number	Course Name	Credits	Course Number	Course Name	Credits
Gen Ed	English *(ENG 112 is preferred)	3	Gen Ed	Arts/Humanities	3
Gen Ed	Mathematics; 3-4 credits	3	CSC 109	UNIX/Linux Operating System	3
Gen Ed	Behavioral/Social Science	3	IST 154	Networking Basics	3
IST 108	Microsoft Operating System	3	IST 160	Introduction to Security Fundamentals	3
CYB 101	Introduction to Cybersecurity	3	CYB 210	Ethics in the Information Age	3
TOTAL		15	TOTAL		15
Second Year Fall			Second Year Spring
Course Number	Course Name	Credits	Course Number	Course Name	Credits
Gen Ed	Diversity	3	Gen Ed	Biological/Physical Science; 3-4 credits	3
IST 155	Networking I	4	CYB 225	Tactical Perimeter Defense	3
IST 156	Networking II	4	IST 261	Server Management I	3
IST 166	Computer Forensics I	3	CYB 224	Ethical Hacking Fundamentals	3
Elective	Choose in consultation with an advisor	1	CYB 246	Introduction to Cloud Computing	3
TOTAL		15	TOTAL		15

General Education Requirements (18-20 Credits)

Arts/Humanities

Select one course from the approved General Education course list in the Arts/Humanities category (3 Credits)

Behavioral/Social Sciences

Select one course from the approved General Education course list in the Behavioral/Social Sciences category (3 Credits)

Biological/Physical Science

Select one course from the approved General Education course list in the Biological/Physical Sciences category (3-4 Credits)

Diversity

Select one 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 one course from the English category.

Select one course from the approved General Education course list in the English category (3 Credits)
*(ENG 112 is preferred)

Mathematics

Select one course from the approved General Education course list in the Mathematics category (3-4 Credits)

Program Requirements (41 Credits)

CSC 109 - UNIX/Linux Operating System (3 Credits)
CYB 101 - Introduction to Cybersecurity (3 Credits)
CYB 210 - Ethics in the Information Age (3 Credits)
CYB 224 - Ethical Hacking Fundamentals (3 Credits)
CYB 225 - Tactical Perimeter Defense (3 Credits)
CYB 246 - Introduction to Cloud Computing (3 Credits)
IST 108 - Microsoft Operating System (3 Credits)
IST 154 - Networking Basics (3 Credits)
IST 155 - Networking I (4 Credits)
IST 156 - Networking II (4 Credits)
IST 160 - Introduction to Security Fundamentals (3 Credits)
IST 166 - Computer Forensics I - Principles and Practices (3 Credits)
IST 261 - Server Management I (3 Credits)

Free Electives (0-1 Credit)

Electives should be selected in consultation with a transfer advisor and the transfer institution. Some recommended courses are listed below:

IST 269 - Internship I (1-3 Credits)
STU 106 - Professionalism in the Workplace (1 Credit)

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