Cybersecurity - Associate of Applied Science (Major Code - CYB)

The Cybersecurity Associate of Applied Science degree prepares students for employment in the field of information systems security. Major areas of study include network fundamentals, operating systems, network defense, and computer forensics. The courses in this degree combine theory and application in order to develop and implement appropriate information security policies and procedures.

Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this program will be able to do the following:

  • Describe cybersecurity threats as they relate to confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
  • Describe security ramifications that result from human error and from technology, configuration, and policy weaknesses.
  • Secure workstations and servers running current Windows operating system software and test the effectiveness of various security measures.
  • Investigate measures that can help ensure business continuity in the event of a disaster, such as contingency planning and power and backup options.
  • Analyze network operations risks, conduct network penetration tests, and implement network countermeasures.
  • Identify the basic components of a layered structure for network defense architecture; and describe access control objectives and auditing concepts.

Degree Map

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS 18-19 CREDITS

Composition 6 credits

ENG 101Composition**

3

ENG 102English Composition**

3

Mathematics 3-4 credits

MAT 142College Mathematics**

3

or higher (3-4 credits)

Liberal Arts 6 credits

PSY 101Introduction to Psychology**

3

Liberal arts

3

Technology Literacy 3 credits

CIS 120Introduction to Information Systems**

3

CORE CURRICULUM 48 CREDITS

CIS 128Linux Operating System*

4

CIS 140Introduction to Operating Systems*

3

CIS 150Essentials of Networking*

3

CIS 160Introduction to Information Security*

4

CIS 161Network Security*

4

CIS 164Introduction to Scripting Using Python*

4

CIS 179Applied Technical Writing*

3

CIS 236Microsoft Workstation Operating Systems*

4

CIS 255Microsoft PowerShell Scripting

4

CIS 263Network Defense*

4

CIS 267Mobile Security

3

CIS 275Computer Forensics

4

CIS 291Practical Applications in Cybersecurity

4

TOTAL DEGREE REQUIREMENTS 66-67 CREDITS