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:
- Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills by working with hardware, networks, and software through programming logic and hands-on lab assignments.
- Install and configure various operating systems.
- Use Microsoft Office applications to solve common business problems.
- Employ common cybersecurity practices to eliminate or mitigate threats.
- Demonstrate the skills necessary for entry- or mid-level employment in the cybersecurity.
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
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Term | Credits | |
| CIS 120 | Intro to Digital Literacy | 4 |
| CIS 122 | Orientation to Programming | 4 |
| CIS 140M | Intro to MS Operating Systems | 4 |
| MTH 095 | Intermediate Algebra (or higher) | 4 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Second Term | ||
| CIS 133CS | Intro to Programming I | 4 |
| CIS 240M | Install-Config Windows Server | 4 |
| PSY 101 | Psychology of Human Relations | 3 |
| WR 121Z | Composition I 1 | 4 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| 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 | MS Windows Server Admin I | 4 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| 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 | MS Windows Server Admin II | 4 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| 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 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Third Term | ||
| CIS 145 | Computer Forensics | 4 |
| CIS 280 | CWE-CIS 2 | 2 |
| CIS 285C | Cloud Services Technologies | 3 |
| COM 111Z | Public Speaking | 4 |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Total Minimum Credits | 92 | |
- 1
A grade of C or better must be attained in the courses indicated.
- 2
Student can take CIS 280 during the summer term as desired.
Program Entrance Requirements
- Placement scores of MTH 65 or higher and WR 115 or higher are required for entry into the CIS program.