Cyber and IT Security, Associate in Science
The purpose of the this program is to prepare students for employment as cybersecurity and information technology networking security professionals, or to provide supplemental training for persons previously or currently employed in occupations such as cybersecurity analysts, network security specialist, e-commerce web site support specialists, networking specialists, and network technicians. The program prepares students to work in Internet, intranet, extranet, and enterprise environments; installing, configuring, designing, and managing secure network, data, e-commerce resources. Program completers will receive training that will prepare them to take the A+, CTWS, CEH, and Security + certification examinations. These exams are not offered on all college campuses.
Program Code: AS-ITS
The following 18 hours meet the General Education Requirements:
| CGS 1100 | Microcomputer Applications | 3 cr. |
| ENC 1101 | English Composition I | 3 cr. |
| | Any Area II Mathematics college level math course listed in the Associate in Science Degree Program Requirements | 3 cr. |
| | Any Area III Natural Sciences course listed in the Associate in Science Degree Program Requirements | 3 cr. |
| AMH 2020 | History of the United States II | 3 cr. |
| | or | |
| POS 2041 | American Federal Government | 3 cr. |
| | Any Area V Humanities course listed in the Associate in Science Degree Program Requirements | 3 cr. |
Any Area II Mathematics course - Note: Students wishing to transfer to a bachelor program should take MAC 1105.
the following 27 hrs apply specifically to the Cyber and Information Security program:
| CET 2880 | Introduction to Computer Forensics | 3 cr. |
| CGS 1820 | Web Page Design | 3 cr. |
| CIS 2352 | Ethical Hacking | 3 cr. |
| CIS 2354 | Introduction to Cyberwarfare and Cybersecurity | 3 cr. |
| CNT 1401 | Principles of Information Security | 3 cr. |
| CNT 2510 | Wireless LANs and Security | 3 cr. |
| COP 2040 | Programming for Cybersecurity | 3 cr. |
| COP 2071 | Database Programming and SQL | 3 cr. |
| CTS 2123 | Network Security and Intrusion Detection | 3 cr. |
| Total Credit Hours: | 27 |
The following program core of 15 hrs applies to all IT degree programs
| CET 1179 | Microcomputer Repair Essentials | 3 cr. |
| CIS 2520 | Project Management in IT | 3 cr. |
| CNT 1000 | Introduction to Networking | 3 cr. |
| CTS 1110 | Microcomputer Software Essentials | 3 cr. |
| COP 1000 | Introduction to Computer Programming - Python | 3 cr. |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |