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.
Degree Map
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS 18-19 CREDITS
Composition 6 credits
Mathematics 3-4 credits
| MAT 142 | College Mathematics** | 3 |
| or higher (3-4 credits) | |
Liberal Arts 6 credits
| PSY 101 | Introduction to Psychology** | 3 |
| Liberal arts | 3 |
Technology Literacy 3 credits
| CIS 120 | Introduction to Information Systems** | 3 |
CORE CURRICULUM 48 CREDITS
| CIS 128 | Linux Operating System* | 4 |
| CIS 140 | Introduction to Operating Systems* | 3 |
| CIS 150 | Essentials of Networking* | 3 |
| CIS 160 | Introduction to Information Security* | 4 |
| CIS 161 | Network Security* | 4 |
| CIS 164 | Introduction to Scripting Using Python* | 4 |
| CIS 179 | Applied Technical Writing* | 3 |
| CIS 236 | Microsoft Workstation Operating Systems* | 4 |
| CIS 255 | Microsoft PowerShell Scripting | 4 |
| CIS 263 | Network Defense* | 4 |
| CIS 267 | Mobile Security | 3 |
| CIS 275 | Computer Forensics | 4 |
| CIS 291 | Practical Applications in Cybersecurity | 4 |
TOTAL DEGREE REQUIREMENTS 66-67 CREDITS