The Associate in Science Degree in Cybersecurity is designed to provide students with networking skills focused on network security. It prepares students for entry-level positions as Network Security Specialists or Incident Responders. Students will be able to set up and administer basic computer network systems and secure them against outside intrusion. Students will be presented with materials necessary for Cisco CCNA certification and CompTIA Security+ certification.
Upon completion of the degree in Cybersecurity, graduates will be able to:
- Set up and secure a small to medium-sized network.
- Recognize the potential security threats facing the modern network.
- Monitor for signs of intrusion and handle incident responses.
- Perform configuration on routers and switches.
- Perform basic system administration including management of system accounts
- Apply critical thinking skills in order to resolve troubleshooting and security issues.
In addition, the graduate will be able to demonstrate competency in the general education outcomes.
Total Credits
61
Course Sequencing
Item #
Title
Class Hours
Lab Hours
Credits
4
0
4
2
2
3
2
2
3
Behavioral Social Science or History/Political Science
+
3
Sub-Total Credits
16
Item #
Title
Class Hours
Lab Hours
Credits
2
2
3
Quantitative Literacy
+
3
-
4
Sub-Total Credits
16-17
Item #
Title
Class Hours
Lab Hours
Credits
2
2
3
3
0
3
Science Core Requirement
+
4
Sub-Total Credits
16
Item #
Title
Class Hours
Lab Hours
Credits
Elective in Major
+
3
Humanities/Fine Arts/Philosophy or Global Awareness
+
3
Sub-Total Credits
12