Cybersecurity AAS DegreeAssociate of Applied Science
Program Pathway
First Year
| First Semester Courses | 18 Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ITSC 1301-or-COSC 1301-or-BCIS 1305 | Introduction to Computers-or-Introduction to Computers-or-Business Computer Application | 3 |
| ITSC 1371 | IT Essentials | 3 |
| ITCC 1314 | CCNA 1: Introduction to Networks | 3 |
| ITCC 1344 | CCNA 2: Routing and Switching | 3 |
| COSC 1336 | Programming Fundamentals I | 3 |
| EDUC 1300 | Learning Framework: 1st Year Experience | 3 |
| Second Semester Courses | 12 Credits | |
| ITCA 1375 | Enterprise Networking | 3 |
| ITCA 1370 | Fundamentals of Cybersecurity | 3 |
| ITSW 1307 | Introduction to Database | 3 |
| CRIJ 1301 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| Third Semester Courses | 7 Credits | |
| ENGL 1301 | Composition and Rhetoric I | 3 |
| MATH 2413 | Calculus I | 4 |
Second Year
| First Semester Courses | 9 Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ITSY 1376-or-ITCA 1371 | Security Strategies-or-Security Operations | 3 |
| COSC 1337 | Programming Fundamentals II | 3 |
| ITCA 1374 | Fundamentals of Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity | 3 |
| Second Semester Courses | 14 Credits | |
| Elective | Creative Arts or Language, Philosophy & Culture | 3 |
| ITSY 2377 | Ethical Hacker | 3 |
| ITSY 2378 | Strategic Infrastructure Security | 3 |
| ITSY 2279 | Cybersecurity Capstone2 | 2 |
| ITCC 2341 | CCNA Security | 3 |
| Cybersecurity AAS Program Total | 60 Credits |
|---|---|
Program Details
Cybersecurity is a growing concern for business and federal government computer systems. Cybersecurity defense teams are required to have skills in hacking deterrence, programming, systems operations and management. To gain these skills people need to be trained in:
- Ethical hacking
- Intrusion detection and deterrence
- Systems infrastructure implementation
- Programming
The Cybersecurity AAS degree will provide students with these skills and will help them obtain an entry level position in the field of Cybersecurity. This degree will also help students move into a four-year degree program if they choose to pursue a bachelor’s degree.
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