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.
Systemwide General Education Bucket Requirements (SGE)
Beginning in Fall 2024, GCCC will participate with all state universities, Washburn University and all community colleges in Kansas in the systemwide general education (SGE) framework for associate in arts (AA) and associate in science (AS) degrees. GCCC’s SGE framework includes 34-37 credit hours organized in 7 “buckets” identified by an individual SGE code. Any student who has completed the full credit hour requirement in all buckets will be considered to have completed the Kansas SGE framework for associate in arts (AA) and associate in science (AS) degrees. The completion of the 34-37 credit hour general education package will be noted on the student’s transcript.
Articulation Agreements:
Garden City Community College and University of Kansas - Articulation Agreement for Bachelor of Applied Science in Applied Cybersecurity:
Students wishing to pursue the Bachelor of Applied Science in Applied Cybersecurity Degree from the University of Kansas should work closely with their faculty advisor to follow the specific plan for the articulation agreement. To view the agreement, click here: University of Kansas - Cybersecurity . For more information on University of Kansas, click here: https://edwardscampus.ku.edu/cybersecurity. For more information on ICCAE, click here: Homepage | Intelligence Community Center for Academic Excellence (ku.edu).
For other general articulation agreements, see the information listed below:
Return to: