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 |