Nov 22, 2024

2023-2024 General Catalog

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2023-2024 General Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Computers: Cyber Security Technology A.A.S.

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Computers: Cyber Security program of study prepares to be employed in a cyber security position upon graduation. Students hone their skills and focus on becoming experts at identifying threats. Students perform threat assessment and apply best practices towards defending and securing a computer network. Graduates of this program are awarded an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S) degree.

Students must complete the curriculum described below:

Recommended Course Sequence

First Semester

NET 790 - PC Support I 3.0 Credit(s)
CSC 121 - Operating Systems 3.0 Credit(s)
CIS 601 - Introduction to Cryptography 3.0 Credit(s)
CIS 602 - Cyber Investigations and Forensics 3.0 Credit(s)
CIS 616 - Network and Information Security Basics 3.0 Credit(s)
CIS 617 - Information Systems, Forensics, and Legal Topics 3.0 Credit(s)

Semester Total: 18.0 Credits

Second Semester

NET 313 - Windows Server 3.0 Credit(s)
NET 418 - LINUX Administration 3.0 Credit(s)
NET 142 - Network Essentials 3.0 Credit(s)
CIS 619 - Network Attacks, Intrusions, and Penetration Testing 3.0 Credit(s)
ENG 110 - Writing For The Workplace 3.0 Credit(s)

Semester Total: 15.0 Credits

Third Semester

CIS 621 - Assessments and Audits 3.0 Credit(s)
CIS 623 - Boundary Protection 3.0 Credit(s)
CIS 625 - Information Assurance Fundamentals 3.0 Credit(s)
CIS 332 - Database and SQL 3.0 Credit(s)
MAT 743 - Technical Math 3.0 Credit(s) ¹
SOC 240 - Criminology 3.0 Credit(s)

Semester Total: 18.0 Credits

Fourth Semester

CIS 627 - Building Secure Environments 3.0 Credit(s)
CIS 628 - Information Warfare 3.0 Credit(s)
CIS 629 - Security Capstone 3.0 Credit(s)
CIS 127 - Introduction to Programming 3.0 Credit(s)
MGT 195 - Workplace Empowerment 3.0 Credit(s)
SPC 122 - Interpersonal Communication 3.0 Credit(s)

Semester Total: 18.0 Credits

Total Semester Hours Required: 69.0

Notes:

¹May substitute MAT 102 or higher