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

The Cybersecurity Associate of Applied Science degree will equip students with knowledge, skills, and abilities to succeed in further academic endeavors or direct employment in the field of cybersecurity. Major areas of study include security fundamentals, operating systems, scripting, digital forensics, cyber operations, cloud computing, and network defense. The courses in this degree provide students a hands-on approach to develop and implement appropriate cybersecurity skills and abilities. 

Learning Outcomes

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

  • Describe cybersecurity and the application of the Confidentiality Integrity and Availability (CIA) model in cyber defense.
  • Characterize and document how a systems compromise occurred through an analytical process.
  • Securely configure network devices, servers, and workstations and through validation test the effectiveness of the applied controls.
  • Analyze network operations, conduct network and host penetration tests, and implement passive countermeasures.
  • Identify the basic components of a layered structure for host, network, and organizational defense.
  • Differentiate and implement modern automation tools and techniques as they apply to cybersecurity. 

Degree Map

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS 18-19 CREDITS

Composition 6 credits

ENG 101Composition**

3
OR
ENG 101LComposition with Support Lab*

3
ENG 102English Composition**

3

Mathematics 3-4 credits

MAT 142College Mathematics***

3
OR
MAT 142LCollege Mathematics with Support Lab*

3
or higher (3-4 credits)

Liberal Arts 6 credits

Liberal arts 6

Technology Literacy 3 credits

CIS 120Introduction to Information Systems**

3

CORE CURRICULUM 48 CREDITS

CYB 101Introduction to Cybersecurity**

3
CYB 102Networking Foundations**

3
CYB 103Basic Operating Systems**

3
CYB 110Intermediate Operating Systems*

4
CYB 125Introduction to Scripting for Cybersecurity**

4
CYB 201Cybersecurity for Networking**

4
CYB 210Scripting for Cybersecurity**

4
CYB 220Digital Forensics and Incident Response*

4
CYB 260Introduction to Cloud Technologies*

4
CYB 275Applied Cyber Operations**

4
CYB 290Operational Cybersecurity**

5

TOTAL DEGREE REQUIREMENTS 60-61 CREDITS