College Catalog - Programs of Study
The Cybersecurity program is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in the principles and methods of cybersecurity, as well as the fundamental knowledge and tools for applying security measures across a variety of network architectures and settings. In addition to serving as a strong foundation for pursuing a bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, this associate degree program will provide the educational background and hands-on training necessary to prepare students for entry in the cybersecurity sector. The curriculum includes a combination of general education, computer science and network technology courses to provide students with the knowledge, skills and training necessary for successful transition into a career in security, and to meet NSA and Centers of Academic Excellence core foundational content and standards.
Note: Students must earn a grade of at least C in all computer course requirements and must maintain a 2.0 GPA. Many courses require prerequisites, corequisites and/or testing. See course descriptions for details.
| COURSE NO. | COURSE TITLE | COURSE NOTES | CREDITS |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL 1010 | Composition I | 3 | |
| MATH 1200 | College Algebra | 3 | |
| MATH 2110 | College Trigonometry | 3 | |
| MATH 1139 | Mathematics for Liberal Arts Students | 3 | |
| Social Science Elective | See this page for complete list of courses that fulfill the HUMN, MSCI or SSCI attribute. | 6 | |
| Humanities Elective | See this page for complete list of courses that fulfill the SSCI attribute. | 3 |
Total General Education Requirements Credits 21
For students pursuing the Cybersecurity Defense Path, course requirements are: COMI 1150, COMI 2036, COMP 1200, CNVT 1810, CNVT 1820, CNVT 2200.
| COURSE NO. | COURSE TITLE | COURSE NOTES | CREDITS |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMI 1150 | Programming Concepts | 3 | |
| COMP 1200 | Database Design & Management | 3 | |
| COMI 2035 | Introduction to Computer Forensics | 3 | |
| COMI 2036 | Introduction to Computer Ethics | 3 | |
| COMI 2037 | Introduction to Cybersecurity | 3 | |
| COMI 1800 | Computer Networking Software Linux | 3 | |
| CNVT 1810 | Networking Technology | 3 | |
| CNVT 1820 | Intermediate Networking | 3 | |
| CNVT 1830 | LAN Design and Management | 3 | |
| CNVT 2200 | Network Security Hardware | 4 | |
| CYBR 1100 | Introductory Cyber Range Tools and Techniques | 3 | |
| COMP 2500 | Cybersecurity Practicum/Capstone Course | COMP 2500 requires instructor permission | 3 |
| Programming Language Elective | Take three credits from programming attribute PROG. See this page. |
3 |
Total Major Requirements Credits 40
Total Program Credits 61
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