Computer Information Systems: Cybersecurity Associate in Applied Science Degree

This program builds on the Cybersecurity certificate program to further develop the skills necessary for students to be successful in environments where business and technical requirements constantly evolve. In addition to the targeted cybersecurity curriculum of the certificate program, students will gain additional business and data analysis skills while also having the opportunity to further explore networking, systems management, or programming.

Students who satisfactorily complete all college and program requirements qualify for an associate in applied science degree.

Sample Schedule of Courses

First Year

Fall Semester

• CNT 115 - Cybersecurity Fundamentals Credits: 3
• CNT 210 - CCNA Networking 1 Credits: 4 *
• CNT 220 - CCNA Networking 2 Credits: 4 *

English Communication - Credits: 3

Select first General Education English Communication course.

Recommended:

• ENG 100 - Communication Skills Credits: 3
• OR: ENG 101 - English Composition 1 Credits: 3

Total Credits: 14

Winter Semester

• CIS 129 - Introduction to Programming Logic Credits: 3
• CIS 172 - Network Security Fundamentals Credits: 3
• CNT 250 - Server Administration 1 Credits: 3
• CIS 255 - Introduction to Linux Credits: 3

English Communication - Credits: 3

Select second General Education English Communication course.

Recommended:

• ENG 102 - English Composition 2 Credits: 3
• OR: ENG 106 - Business English Credits: 3
• OR: ENG 116 - Technical Writing Credits: 3

Total Credits: 15

Spring Session

• CIS 180 - Spreadsheet Applications - Current Software Credits: 3

Social Science - Credits: 3-4

Select General Education Social Science course.

Recommended:

• POLS 105 - Survey of American Government Credits: 3
• OR: PSYCH 153 - Human Relations Credits: 3
• OR: PSYCH 201 - Introductory Psychology Credits: 4

Total Credits: 6-7

Second Year

Fall Semester

• CNT 262 - Perimeter Defense Credits: 3
• CNT 180 - Ethical Hacking and System Defense Credits: 3

Science - Select General Education Science course Credits: 3-4

Elective - Select one Credits: 2-3

Mathematics - Credits: 3-5

Select General Education Mathematics course.

Recommended:

• MATH 102 - Technical Mathematics Credits: 4
• OR: MATH 113 - Intermediate Algebra for College Students Credits: 4
• OR: MATH 126 - College Algebra Credits: 4

Total credits: 14-19

Winter Semester

• CIS 250 - Systems Development and Design Credits: 4
• CNT 260 - Information Assurance and Security Credits: 3

Elective - Select one Credits: 2-5

Select One

• CNT 264 - Security Testing Methods Credits: 3
• CNT 244 - Cybersecurity Operations Credits: 3

Humanities - Credits: 1-4

Select General Education Humanities course.

Recommended:

• COMA 103 - Fundamentals of Speech Credits: 3
• OR: HUM 106 - Introduction to Art and Music Credits: 1

Total Credits: 13-19

Program Total 62-74 Credits

*CNT 210 is a prerequisite to CNT 220. Students are encouraged to take the 7-week section of CNT 210 followed by the 7-week section of CNT 220 in the same semester. Students who do not follow this path could face additional semesters to degree completion.

Electives

• CIS 178 - Technical Microsoft Windows Credits: 3
• CIS 225 - Database Management Systems Credits: 3
• CNT 253 - Server Administration 2 Credits: 3
• CIS 273 - TCP/IP and Network Architectures Credits: 3
• CIS 274 - Advanced Linux Credits: 3
• CIS 251 - IT Project Management Credits: 3
• CNT 176 - Cloud Network Technologies Credits: 3
• CIS 211 - Introduction to C++ Credits: 2
• CIS 221 - Advanced C++ Credits: 2
• CIS 238 - JavaScript Credits: 3
• CIS 290 - Object-Oriented Programming With Java Credits: 3
• ELECT 180 - LabVIEW Programming CORE 1 and 2 Credits: 5

Not all courses are offered each semester. Students should work with an academic advisor to develop a schedule that will work for them. Students planning to transfer should check the transfer institution’s requirements/guides or discuss their options with an academic advisor. The number of credits may vary depending on the course selection.