An Associate of Science degree in Cybersecurity provides students with a curriculum in the key domains of Security Operations, Leadership, and Information Technology at the undergraduate level. The program prepares students to retain knowledge, skills, and abilities in an academic and industrial setting. It enables students to lead and develop strategies to address various issues in Cybersecurity, Cybercrime, cyber threats, and cyber-attacks. The program provides high-quality education that focuses on theories and practical skills training.

In addition, the Cybersecurity program includes broad-based general education and program courses, which provide students with knowledge and skills while preparing them for an entry-level career in Cybersecurity and/or transfer to a four-year institution.

Degree Requirements

1st Semester

Class Description Credits
CLP 150A College and Life Planning 1
ENG 150 Introduction to Literature 3
ENG 151 Freshman Composition 3
MAT 151 Intermediate Algebra 3
ICT 150 Introduction to Computers
OR 3
ICT 170 Microcomputer Application
CS 160 Introduction to Computer & Networking Security 3
Total Credits: 16

2nd Semester

Class Description Credits
PHSCI 150/150L> Physical Science
OR 4
BIO 150/150L Introduction to Biological Science
IEM 150 Introduction to emergency Management & Homelad Security 3
SPH 153 Introduction to Speech
OR 3
DRA 150 Introduction to Drama
CJ 150 Introduction to Criminal Justice 3
CS 180 Introduction to Cybersecurity 3
Total Credits: 16

3rd Semester

Class Description Credits
MAT 250 College Algebra & Trigonometry 4
IEM 280 Ethical Leadership for Emergency Management 3
CS 240 Operating System Security 3
CS 230 Human Factors in Cybersecurity 3
HIS 150 American History I
OR
HIS 151 American History II
OR 3
HIS 170 World Civilization I
OR
HIS 171 World Civilization II
Total Credits: 16

4th Semester

Class Description Credits
HIS 162 Pacific History 3
HMLS 170 Transnational Crime 3
HIS 150 American History I
OR
HIS 151 American History II
OR 3
HIS 170 World Civilization I
OR
HIS 171 World Civilization II
CJ 235 Cyber Crime 3
CJ 299A Cybersecurity Internship 4
Total Credits: 16


Total Credits

Class Credits
General Education Requirements (1st & 2ndSemesters): 32
Program Requirements (3rd & 4thSemesters): 32
Total Credits: 64