May 18, 2024  
2024-2026 Academic Catalog 
  
2024-2026 Academic Catalog

Cybersecurity, AS (CYSE.AS)

Location(s): Main Campus


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PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Associate in Science degree in Cybersecurity is a program that prepares students with a diverse set of skills that include the fundamentals of software development along with a special focus on computer security. The program prepares students to seek industry-based certifications such as CompTIA A+, Network+, CompTIA Security+ and Project+. Completion of the AS degree may help students obtain internships or entry-level jobs or transfer credits to a university to complete a Bachelor of Science degree. This degree fulfills the College’s mission of developing skills in written communication, oral communication, and critical thinking while advancing knowledge in cultural diversity and social responsibility. The semester-by-semester plans described below are general guidance. Students should work closely with their academic advisors to develop a plan that best meets their own individual needs and goals.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES AND CURRICULUM MAP.

Minimum Credit Hours Required to Graduate = 60


Semester 1 (16-18 Hours)


Semester 2 (15 Hours)


  • English Requirement (SGE 010) 3 Hour(s) *
  • 3 Hour(s) **
  • Social and Behavioral Sciences Requirement (SGE 050) 3 Hour(s) *
  • Arts and Humanities Requirement (SGE 060) 3 Hour(s) *
  • Open Elective 3 Hour(s)

Semester 3 (15-18 Hours)


Semester 4 (14-16 Hours)


  • 3 Hour(s) **
  • OR

  • 3 Hour(s) **
  •  

  • Arts and Humanities Requirement (SGE 060) 3 Hour(s) *
  • Social Responsibility and Diversity Requirement (SGE 070) 3 Hour(s) *
  • Program Elective Course (select from list below) 3 Hour(s) ***
  • Open Elective 2 Hour(s)

Notes


* CORE CURRICULUM REQUIREMENT

English, Communications, Mathematics & Statistics, Natural & Physical Sciences, Social & Behavioral Sciences, Arts & Humanities, Student Success, Social Responsibility & Diversity

** REQUIRED PROGRAM COURSE

*** PROGRAM ELECTIVE COURSE

Other courses are subject for approval with submission of Graduation Substitution form.

Systemwide General Education (SGE) Key


  • 010 English
  • 020 Communications
  • 030 Mathematics & Statistics
  • 040 Natural & Physical Sciences
  • 050 Social & Behavioral Sciences
  • 060 Arts & Humanities
  • 070 Institutionally Designated (Social Responsibility & Diversity)

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