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 for faculty contact information and additional program information.
Program Pathway
First Year Fall
Gen Ed-
| English | 3 credits |
Gen Ed-
| Mathematics | 3-4 credits |
Gen Ed-
| Behavioral/Social Science | 3 credits |
| IST-108 | Microsoft Operating System | 3 credits |
| CYB-101 | Introduction to Cybersecurity | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Gen Ed (English): ENG-112 is preferred.
First Year Spring
Gen Ed-
| Arts/Humanities | 3 credits |
| CSC-109 | UNIX/Linux Operating System | 3 credits |
| IST-154 | Networking Basics | 3 credits |
| IST-160 | Introduction to Security Fundamentals | 3 credits |
| CYB-210 | Ethics in the Information Age | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Second Year Fall
Gen Ed-
| Diversity | 3 credits |
| IST-155 | Networking I | 4 credits |
| IST-156 | Networking II | 4 credits |
| IST-166 | Computer Forensics I - Principles And Practices | 3 credits |
Elective-
| Choose in consultation with an advisor | 1 credit |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Second Year Spring
Gen Ed-
| Biological/Physical Science | 3-4 credits |
| CYB-225 | Tactical Perimeter Defense | 3 credits |
| IST-261 | Server Management I | 3 credits |
| CYB-224 | Ethical Hacking Fundamentals | 3 credits |
| CYB-246 | Introduction to Cloud Computing | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 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
Biological/Physical Science
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)
Requirements List
| 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)
Requirements List
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 |
Degree Requirement (60 Credits)