Cybersecurity, AAS

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(DCYS0)

Minimum Credits: 60

Contact Hours: 72

The Cybersecurity program will prepare students to enter into the broad field of hardware and operating system security and troubleshooting; manage secure mobile, wired and wireless devices; managing client and server systems; networking security and operation security in the cyberspace. The program is designed as a tiered approach, building the foundation of knowledge for an entry level position in cybersecurity, computer networking, and information technology support. The program provides the opportunity for students to be best prepared to independently obtain the industry-wide and Department of Defense recognized vendor-neutral Comp TIA A+, Network+, and Security+ certifications. In addition, the program provides the opportunity to explore other aspects of cybersecurity to include computer programming, security software design, and network defense and counter measures. The requirement is a minimum of 60 credit hours.

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General Education Requirements

ENG 10303 English Composition I 3 cr.
MTH 13000 College Algebra 4 cr.
or
MTH 20600 Application in Statistics 4 cr.
PHL 21000 Introduction to Ethics 3 cr.
PSY 10100 Intro to Psychology 3 cr.
SOC 10100 Intro to Sociology 3 cr.

Program Requirements

Suggested sequencing of courses:

Year 1 (Fall) 15 credits

CIS 10600 Computer Hardware with Comp TIA A+901 6 cr.
CIS 10700 Introduction to Programming Concepts 3 cr.
ENG 10303 English Composition I 3 cr.
PSY 10100 Intro to Psychology 3 cr.

Year 1 (Winter) 15 credits

Year 2 (Fall) 15 credits

Year 2 (Winter) 15-16 credits

CIS 20900 Introduction to Network Security 6 cr.
CIS 21100 Network Client Operating Systems 3 cr.
CIS 21200 Network Server Operating Systems 3 cr.
Choose one of the following courses (3-4 credits):
MTH 13000 College Algebra 4 cr.
or
MTH 20600 Application in Statistics 4 cr.