Cybersecurity, Associate of Applied Science

Program Description

The Computer Information Systems: Cybersecurity program is a two-year sequence of classes designed to prepare the student for employment in the computer/cybersecurity employment area. Further, this degree adds hands-on training in ethical hacking, computer hardware, computer forensics and security operations, cloud services, virtualization, switches, and routers. Students will also learn to program in a high-level programming language and to apply programming concepts in a variety of environments. Students will become proficient as a user and manager of server and desktop operating systems, switches, routers, and database systems. Finally, the program develops critical thinking along with verbal and written communication skills.

Program Outcomes

Students who successfully complete the Associate of Applied Science in Cybersecurity will:

  1. Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills by working with hardware, networks, and software through programming logic and hands-on lab assignments.
  2. Install and configure various operating systems.
  3. Use Microsoft Office applications to solve common business problems.
  4. Employ common cybersecurity practices to eliminate or mitigate threats.
  5. Demonstrate the skills necessary for entry-or mid-level employment in the cybersecurity field.

Career Considerations

The Computer Information Systems: Cybersecurity program is designed to prepare the student for employment in the computer/cybersecurity employment area. Job titles include computer programmer, computer support technician, cybersecurity technician, network administrator, or web designer, while developing general problem-solving and troubleshooting skills that can be applied to business, computer, networking, server, and web environments.

Program Course Requirements

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
First TermCredits
CIS 120 Intro to Digital Literacy 4
CIS 122 Orientation to Programming 4
CIS 140M Intro to MS Operating Systems 4
MTH 110 Foundations for Precalculus (or higher) 4
 Credits16
Second Term
CIS 133CS Intro to Programming I 4
CIS 240M Windows Server Admin I 4
PSY 101 Psychology of Human Relations 3
WR 121Z Composition I 1 4
 Credits15
Third Term
CIS 151C Introduction to Networks 4
CIS 233CS Intro to Programming II 4
CIS 275 Intro to Database Mgmt Sys I 4
CIS 279M Windows Server Admin II 4
 Credits16
Second Year
First Term
CIS 152C Switch Rout Wireless Ess 4
CIS 195 Authoring for the Web I 4
CIS 276 Intro to Database Mgmt Sys II 4
CIS 288M Windows Server Admin III 4
 Credits16
Second Term
CIS 153C Ent Netwrk Security Automation 4
CIS 284 Network Security Fundamentals 4
CIS 285A Ethical Hacking 4
CIS 295 Authoring for the Web II 4
 Credits16
Third Term
CIS 145 Computer Forensics 4
CIS 280 CWE-CIS 2 2
CIS 285C Cloud Services Technologies 3
COM 111Z
Public Speaking
or Interpersonal Communication
4
 Credits13
 Total Minimum Credits92
1

A grade of "C" or better must be attained in the course(s) indicated.

2

Student can take CIS 280 during the summer term as desired.

Advising Notes

  • See advisor to ensure you are following the correct degree path
  • Self placement into MTH 104 (MTH 65) or higher and WR 115 or higher are required for entry into the CIS program.