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2024-2025 Catalog

Cybersecurity, AAS

Location(s): Schriever Campus (Main Campus)


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Program Description:

Cybersecurity presents a unique challenge in this era, stimulated by the multifaceted technological boom expressed in accelerated globalization, digital transformation, the cloud, mobile access apps and the Internet of Things (IoT)-where more and more everyday devices are connected to the internet. This AAS program will graduate students who will be employable as entry level networking technicians with introductory skills in cybersecurity and industry-based certifications.

Program Accreditation: None

Program Coordinator: Brandy Sevin (Interim)

Program Instructor(s): Ismat Zareen

Course Grade Requirements: All courses in this program of study must be completed with a grade of “C” or higher.

Student Learning Outcomes:

Students who successfully complete the Cybersecurity Program will be able to:

  1. Plan, install, and configure computer hardware, firewalls, networking software and operating system software.
  2. Read and interpret technical literature and convey technical information through verbal and written communication.
  3. Analyze and solve real-world security issues while understanding the legal and ethical concerns.
  4. Demonstrate security awareness to react to new developments in their field.
  5. Perform user accounts management and implement security groups.
  6. Utilize critical thinking skills to collect, analyze and interpret technical data collected through investigation and experimentation.

CIP Code: 111003

Course Requirements


Industry Based Credential (IBC)


Industry Based Credential (IBC) AVAILABLE COURSE COMMENTS
IT Fundamentals Pro CTEC 1010   Prepares for CompTIA IT Fundamentals+
Python (Certiport Exam) CTEC 1020    
PC Pro CTEC 1550   Prepares for CompTIA Network+
Client Pro CTEC 1700   Prepares for Windows Server Exam
Linux Pro CTEC 1720    
Network Pro CTEC 2100    
CyberDefense Pro CTEC 2200    
Routing and Switching Pro (TestOut Exam) CTEC 2550    
Security Pro CTEC 2870    

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