This planner contains a recommended sequence of courses to complete the degree online in five terms. Recommended courses are high-enrolled courses that can be expected to have online sections in the term in which they appear. Other courses from the same category can be substituted when they meet the program requirements. Refer to the course catalog, your academic advisor or your academic chair for more information. Refer to AACC’s Transfer Agreements page: https://www.aacc.edu/resources/academic-services/transfer-services/transfer-agreements/.

Official Title of Major: Information Assurance and Cybersecurity - Digital Forensics, A.A.S.

Award: Associate of Applied Science degree, A.A.S.

Total Credit Hours: a minimum of 61

About the Cybersecurity, Networking and Digital Forensics Department

Purpose: Provides training in computer security disciplines with three specific focus areas: security, digital forensics and networking. These degrees prepare students for entry level positions in information assurance and cybersecurity.

Information Assurance and Cybersecurity - Digital Forensics: This program emphasizes the proper handling of digital evidence; the tools and techniques utilized in forensics analysis, the importance of proper documentation and report generation; and the laws and ethics that govern evidence handling. Topics include the proper collection and preservation of digital evidence; the retrieval of evidence from multiple environments and devices; the use of commercial forensics and open source tools; manual recovery techniques; the analysis of collected information; and proper documentation and reporting. This program articulates to the Department of Defense Cyber Investigative Training Academy and is designated a Defense Cyber Crime Center National Center of Digital Forensics Academic Excellence.

Faculty Contact (https://webapps.aacc.edu/directory/): Mary Wallingsford

Courses to improve skills and prepare for college-level classes may be needed. It is best to see an advisor as you plan your education.

Course/Advising Notes: ________________________________________________________________________

Term 1 (Fall)

Course Name	Credits	Term Taken	Grade
ENG 101 - Academic Writing and Research 1 / ENG 101A - Academic Writing and Research 1	3 credit hours
Required General Education Mathematics MAT 137 - College Algebra	3 credit hours
Technology Requirement CTS 107 - Cyber Essentials	3 credit hours
Required General Education Arts and Humanities CTP 194 - Ethics and the Information Age	3 credit hours

Term 2 (Spring)

Course Name	Credits	Term Taken	Grade
ENG 102 - Academic Writing and Research 2	3 credit hours
CTS 110 - Network Essentials	4 credit hours
CTS 170 - Digital Forensics 1	3 credit hours
Required General Education Biological and Physical Science/Wellness Requirement BIO 135 - Principles of Nutrition   Students who have already satisfied the college Wellness Requirement may elect to take any Biological and Physical Sciences General Education Requirement course.	3 credit hours

Term 3 (Summer)

Course Name	Credits	Term Taken	Grade
CJS 111 - Introduction to Criminal Justice	3 credit hours
General Education Social and Behavioral Science/Diversity Requirement SOC 111 - Introduction to Sociology  OR GSS 101 - Introduction to Women’s Studies   These are recommended courses for the online sequence. Students may substitute any course from the same general education category. Consult your academic advisor or refer to the college catalog. The diversity requirement can be met here, or with another course.	3 credit hours
CTS 120 - Introduction to Linux	4 credit hours

Term 4 (Fall)

Course Name	Credits	Term Taken	Grade
CTS 140 - Network Security Fundamentals	4 credit hours
CTS 207 - Digital Forensics 2	4 credit hours
CTS 234 - Windows Server	4 credit hours

Term 5 (Spring)

Course Name	Credits	Term Taken	Grade
CTS 209 - Digital Forensics 3	4 credit hours
CTS 242 - Network Intrusion Detection and Penetration Testing	4 credit hours
Required Program Elective Recommended courses for the online sequence: CTS 216, CTS 236, CTS 240. Students may substitute any approved program elective.	4 credit hours
Required Program Elective Recommended courses for the online sequence: CTS 216, CTS 236, CTS 240. Students may substitute any approved program elective.	2 credit hours