Approved plan of study for the National Centers of Academic Excellence – Cybersecurity (CAE-C) designation
While completing requirements for A.A.S. degree, a student can earn the short and advanced certificate.
To be awarded the certificates and A.A.S. degree, students should contact Enrollment Services Graduation Office two terms before graduating at 205-856-8546 ([email protected]) or 205-856-7757.
Meeting with an advisor is highly recommended.
Click here for a list of Advisors
Students must make a C or better on the prerequisite courses to continue.
Courses Required A.A.S C160
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
Networking Option (43 hours)
CIS 150 Introduction to Computer Logic and Programming
CIS 202 Python Programming
CIS 222 Database Management Systems
CIS 237 Virtual Infrastructure: Installation and Configuration
CIS 238 Cloud Computing: Infrastructure and Services
CIS 239 Information Storage & Management
CIS 244 Introduction to Cybersecurity
CIS 260 Network Security and Risk Management
CIS 263 Computer Maintenance
CIS 270 Cisco CCNA I: Introduction to Networks
CIS 271 Cisco CCNA II: Switching, Routing and Wireless Essentials
CIS 272 Cisco CCNA III: Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation
CIS 282 Computer Forensics
CIS 287 SQL Server
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.
