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

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.