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

Code: AAS.CIS.SECURITY

Total Credit Hours: a minimum of 61

Purpose: This program emphasizes computer security and information assurance concepts augmented with current accepted industry practices. Topics cover threats and vulnerabilities, prevention at the technical (hardware and software) and human levels, detection, response, and management aspects of security. This program fully maps to the requirements of DHS/NSA Centers of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education.

Range of Occupations

• Security specialist
• Information assurance security specialist
• Information systems security analyst
• Manager of network and data security
• Applications security specialist
• Operating system security specialist

Additional Program Requirements

A grade of C or better is required in each Information Assurance and Cybersecurity program course requirement.

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

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

Course Name	Credits	Term Taken	Grade
ENG 101 - Academic Writing and Research 1  OR ENG 101A - Academic Writing and Research 1   (English Composition General Education Requirement)	3 credit hours
MAT 135 - Statistics   OR MAT 137 - College Algebra   Students may select a more advanced general education mathematics course if qualified. (Mathematics General Education Requirement)	3 credit hours
CTS 107 - Cyber Essentials   (Technology Requirement General Education Requirement)	3 credit hours
CTP 194 - Ethics and the Information Age   (Arts and Humanities General Education Requirement)	3 credit hours
BIO 135 - Principles of Nutrition   (Biological and Physical Sciences General Education Requirement and Wellness Requirement)	3 credit hours

Term 2

Course Name	Credits	Term Taken	Grade
ENG 102 - Academic Writing and Research 2   (English Composition General Education Requirement)	3 credit hours
Social and Behavioral Sciences General Education Requirement   Students must satisfy the Diversity Requirement simultaneously as they satisfy the Social and Behavioral Sciences General Education Requirement. Many of the courses in the list of Social and Behavioral Sciences General Education Requirement courses also fulfill the Diversity Requirement.	3 credit hours
CTS 110 - Network Essentials	4 credit hours
CTS 120 - Introduction to Linux	4 credit hours

Term 3

Course Name	Credits	Term Taken	Grade
CTS 130 - Networking 1	4 credit hours
CTS 140 - Network Security Fundamentals	4 credit hours
CTS 234 - Windows Server	4 credit hours
Electives from approved elective list: Students may take any combination of electives below; students must achieve a total of 7 credit hours of electives for the award of this degree. CTP 114 - Introduction to Python with AI   CTP 115 - Introductory Object-Oriented Program Analysis and Design   CTP 130 - Programming in PHP/MySQL   CTS 170 - Digital Forensics 1   CTS 216 - Network Forensics   CTS 222 - Linux System Administration   CTS 236 - Virtualization & Cloud   STM 213 - Professional Skills for STEM	4 credit hours

Term 4

Course Name	Credits	Term Taken	Grade
CTS 131 - Networking 2	4 credit hours
CTS 240 - Advanced Network Defense	4 credit hours
CTS 242 - Network Intrusion Detection and Penetration Testing	4 credit hours
CYB 270 - Cyber Capstone	1 credit hour
Electives from approved elective list: Students may take any combination of electives below; students must achieve a total of 7 credit hours of electives for the award of this degree. CTP 114 - Introduction to Python with AI   CTP 115 - Introductory Object-Oriented Program Analysis and Design   CTP 130 - Programming in PHP/MySQL   CTS 170 - Digital Forensics 1   CTS 216 - Network Forensics   CTS 222 - Linux System Administration   CTS 236 - Virtualization & Cloud   STM 213 - Professional Skills for STEM	3 credit hours