Cybersecurity (APCSCY)
Associate in Applied Science Degree
Description
In this program, students are introduced to the skills and strategies needed to plan and carry out security measures to protect an organization's computer networks and systems. Students will learn networking and network security skills using server, infrastructure and perimeter technologies working in Linux operating systems, Cisco infrastructure and perimeter devices, and Microsoft operating systems.
Continuing Eligibility
Minimum grade of "C" in all major courses
Contact Information
- Division
- Business/Computer Technologies
- Department
- Computer Instruction Dept
- Advisors
- Cyndi Millns
Requirements
(Items marked with an icon 
are available online.)
First Semester
| Class | Title | Minimum Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CIS 121 | Linux/UNIX I: Fundamentals | 4 | |
| CPS 120 | or | Introduction to Computer Science | |
| CPS 161 | An Introduction to Programming with Java * | 3 | |
| CST 160 | or | Computer Technology I | |
| CST 225 | PC Networking | 3 | |
| Elective(s) | Writing/Composition ** | 3 | |
| Elective(s) | Natural Sciences | 3 | |
| Total | 16 | ||
Second Semester
Third Semester
Fourth Semester
| Class | Title | Minimum Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSS 201 | Introduction to Cryptography | 3 | |
| CSS 210 | Network Perimeter Protection - CCNA Security | 4 | |
| Elective(s) | Arts and Humanities | 3 | |
| Elective(s) | Writing/Composition or Communication *** | 3 | |
| Elective(s) | Social and Behavioral Science | 3 | |
| Total | 16 | ||
- Total Credits Required
- 63
Footnotes
*CPS 161 is recommended for students who plan to transfer to a 4-year college. Students
who have no programming experience should take both CPS 120 and CPS 161.
**Students planning to transfer to a 4-year college should take ENG 111; otherwise,
student may consider ENG 107.
***Students should consider COM 101 or COM 225.