Cybersecurity Option AAS C255

While completing requirements for A.A.S. degree, a student can earn the short and advanced certificate.

The courses listed below are part of the A.A.S. degree.

  • A minimum of 61 hours is needed to apply for A.A.S. graduation.
  • A minimum of 34 hours for advanced certificate.
  • A minimum of 18 hours for short certificate.

To be awarded the certificates and A.A.S. degree, students should contact Enrollment Services Graduation Office two terms before graduating at [email protected].

Meeting with an advisor is highly recommended.

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Students must make a C or better in the prerequisite to continue.

Courses Required A.A.S C255

General Courses (22 hours)

ENG 101     English Composition I
SPH 107      Fundamentals of Public Speaking or
SPH 106      Fundamentals of Oral Communication
MTH 100     Intermediate College Algebra

Lab Science Elective: (ASCI)

(astronomy, biology, chemistry, physical science, physics)

Social and Behavioral Science Elective: (ASOC)

(anthropology, geography, history, economics, political science, sociology psychology)

Humanities and Fine Arts Elective: (AHUM)

(art*, humanities, religion, theatre, music philosophy, intermediate foreign language, literature)

HED or PED Elective

Students must make a C or better in the Prerequisite courses.

Cybersecurity Option (39 hours)

CIS 150       Introduction to Computer Logic and Programming
CIS 171        Linux I
CIS 202       Python Programming
CIS 207       Web Development
CIS 211S     Principles of Information Assurance
CIS 222       Database Management Systems
CIS 244       Introduction to Cybersecurity
CIS 245       Cyber Defense
CIS 246       Ethical Hacking
CIS 260       Network Security and Risk Management
CIS 270       Cisco CCNA I: Intro to Networks
CIS 271       Cisco CCNA II: Switching, Routing and Wireless Essentials
CIS 282       Computer Forensics

CIS 130 Introduction to Information Systems is required for students without basic computer skills.

OAD 101 Beginning Keyboarding is required for students without basic keyboarding skills.

*A student planning to take ART 220 or ART 221 should take ART 121 for the Humanities elective.