Cybersecurity, A.S.
The transfer program in Cybersecurity is designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year institution and major in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, or a related field. Students should identify an intended transfer institution as early as possible and complete appropriate courses. Students should always confer with advisors and transferring institutions for specific requirements as these are subject to change.
- View the Cybersecurity Fact Sheet for faculty contact information and additional program information.
Program Pathway
First Year Fall
| ENG-101 | English Composition | 3 credits |
Gen Ed-
| Mathematics | 3-4 credits |
Gen Ed-
| Behavioral/Social Science | 3 credits |
| CSC-130 | Fundamentals of Programming Design | 3 credits |
| CYB-101 | Introduction to Cybersecurity | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
First Year Spring
Gen Ed-
| English | 3 credits |
Gen Ed-
| Diversity | 3 credits |
Gen Ed-
| Arts/Humanities | 3 credits |
| IST-154 | Networking Basics | 3 credits |
| IST-160 | Introduction to Security Fundamentals | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Second Year Fall
Gen Ed-
| Biological/Physical Science | 4 credits |
| CSC-132 | Computer Science I | 4 credits |
| CYB-210 | Ethics in the Information Age | 3 credits |
| IST-166 | Computer Forensics I - Principles And Practices | 3 credits |
Elective-
| Choose in consultation with an advisor | 1 credit |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Gen Ed (Biological/Physical Science): Of your two Science requirements, one must have a lab.
Second Year Spring
Gen Ed-
| Biological/Physical Science | 3-4 credits |
Gen Ed-
| Behavioral/Social Science | 3 credits |
| CYB-225 | Tactical Perimeter Defense | 3 credits |
Restricted Elective-
| Choose from the list | 3 credits |
Gen Ed-
| Arts/Humanities | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Gen Ed (Biological/Physical Science): Of your two Science requirements, one must have a lab.
General Education Requirements (31-33 Credits)
Arts/Humanities
- Select two courses from the approved General Education course list in the Arts/Humanities category (6 Credits)
Behavioral/Social Sciences
Biological/Physical Science
- Select two courses from the approved General Education course list in the Biological/Physical Science Category - one must be a laboratory course (7-8 Credits)
Diversity
- Select a 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 ENG-101, ENG-101E, ENG-101EP, and ENG-101P
- Select another course from the approved General Education course list in the English category (3 Credits)
| ENG-101 | English Composition | 3 credits |
Mathematics
- Select one course from the approved General Education course list in the Mathematics category (3-4 Credits)
Program Requirements (25 Credits)
Requirements List
| CSC-130 | Fundamentals of Programming Design | 3 credits |
| CSC-132 | Computer Science I | 4 credits |
| CYB-101 | Introduction to Cybersecurity | 3 credits |
| CYB-210 | Ethics in the Information Age | 3 credits |
| CYB-225 | Tactical Perimeter Defense | 3 credits |
| IST-154 | Networking Basics | 3 credits |
| IST-160 | Introduction to Security Fundamentals | 3 credits |
| IST-166 | Computer Forensics I - Principles And Practices | 3 credits |
Restricted Electives (2-3 Credits)
Select Restricted Elective Credits from the Following List
| ADJ-101 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 credits |
| CSC-109 | UNIX/Linux Operating System | 3 credits |
| CSC-232 | Computer Science II | 4 credits |
| CYB-224 | Ethical Hacking Fundamentals | 3 credits |
| CYB-246 | Introduction to Cloud Computing | 3 credits |
| IST-108 | Microsoft Operating System | 3 credits |
| IST-150 | PC Tech: Repair and Troubleshooting | 3 credits |
| IST-173 | Database Fundamentals | 3 credits |
| IST-266 | Computer Forensics II - Investigations Practices | 3 credits |
| IST-276 | Network Forensics | 3 credits |
Free Electives (0-1 Credit)
Electives should be selected in consultation with a transfer advisor and/or the transfer institution.
Degree Requirement (60 Credits)