Cyber Security A.A.S.

Program Overview

This program provides a comprehensive foundation in cybersecurity, covering topics such as microcomputer applications, Microsoft technologies, Linux administration, networking, programming, digital forensics, ethical hacking, and network security. Graduates are prepared for careers in network security administration, information systems security management, and data security analysis.

Program Outline

Outline:

• General Education Requirements (16-17 credits)
• Mathematics: MAT 105 Applied Mathematics or higher (3-4 credits)
• Communication: ENG 101 English Composition I (3 credits)
• ENG 102 English Composition II or ENG 115 Technical Writing or COM 101 Oral Communication or COM 104 Small Group Communication or COM 106 Public Speaking or COM 110 Interpersonal Communication (3 credits)
• Social Science: HIS 101 US History to 1877 or HIS 102 US History Since 1877 or POL 101 American Government (3 credits)
• Natural Science: CHM 101 Introduction to Chemistry or BIO 105 Essentials in Biology or BIO 108 Trends in Science or BIO 110 Human Biology or PHE 240 Nutrition for Weight Management or PHY 105 Environmental Geology or PHY 111 Introduction to Physical Science or PHY 125 Introduction to Physical Geology or PHY 130 Astronomy (3 credits)
• COL 101 College Success Seminar (1 credit)
• Core Course Requirements (48 credits)
• BTC/CPT 103 Microcomputer Applications (3 credits)
• IT 110 Microsoft Technologies I (3 credits)
• IT 210 Microsoft Technologies II (3 credits)
• IT 140 Programming for System Administrators (3 credits)
• IT 172 Digital Forensics (3 credits)
• IT 171 Ethical Hacking (3 credits)
• IT 173 Topics in Cyber Security I (3 credits)
• IT 270 Network Security (4 credits)
• IT 271 Penetration Testing (3 credits)

Careers:

• Network security administrator
• Network security engineer
• Information systems security manager
• Systems security administrator
• Data security analyst
• Penetration tester
• Chief security officer