The purpose of this program is to prepare students with the knowledge and applicable skills necessary for entry-level careers in cybersecurity. Students will acquire foundational knowledge in computer science and information technology, in order to build solution-oriented skills in infrastructure security, enterprise risk and risk management, cloud computing, cryptography, information assurance, digital forensics, penetration testing, and business continuity. Students will apply this knowledge both in a hands-on lab curriculum and through required internships supporting the local community. In addition, this degree will provide the core foundational knowledge to continue on to a bachelor's degree in cybersecurity and related areas for even further opportunities for career advancement.
Cost
Estimated Cost: $ 17,279
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Resident Tuition: $ 13,050
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Technology Fees: $ 1,260
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General Student Fees: $ 900
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Online Course Fee: $ 900
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Books / Materials: $ 1,013 (Some courses use Open Educational Resources (OER), which are free or low-cost materials.)
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Program Specific Fees: $ 156 (Data Fee)
Costs provided are estimates only, and may differ depending on course type and/or modality. Learn more and view current tuition and fee information.
Program Learning Outcomes
Students who complete this program will be able to:
PLO 1 - Defend systems against unauthorized access, modification, and/or destruction
PLO 2 - Perform vulnerability and networking scanning assessments
PLO 3 - Monitor network traffic for unusual activity
PLO 4 - Configure and support security tools such as firewalls, anti-virus software, patch management systems, etc.
PLO 5 - Implement network security policies, application security, access control and corporate data safeguards
PLO 6 - Analyze and establish security requirements for your networks using key compliance frameworks
PLO 7 - Explain the implications of security awareness and procedures
PLO 8 - Develop and update business continuity and disaster recovery protocols
PLO 9 - Conduct security audits and make policy and technical recommendations based on best practices
Program Requirements
All courses in a program require default grading (completed with a letter grade of C- or better, or Pass) unless specified otherwise below.
General Education
| WR 121Z | Composition 1 | 4 |
| MTH 095 | Intermediate Algebra | 5 |
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| MTH 098 | Math Literacy | 5 |
| Human Relations - choose one course from list | 3-4 |
Program Core Courses
Complete all of the following:
Must be completed with a grade of C- or better or Pass (P).
| CIS 100 | Computing Careers Exploration | 1 |
| CS 206 | Co-op Ed: Computer Information Technology Seminar | 2 |
Complete all of the following:
Must be completed with a grade of C- or better. P/NP not accepted.
| CIS 140W | Introduction to Operating Systems: Windows Clients | 4 |
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| CIS 195 | Web Authoring 1 | 4 |
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| CIS 140U | Introduction to Unix/Linux | 4 |
| CS 179 | Introduction to Computer Networks | 4 |
| CS 184 | Introduction to Cybersecurity | 4 |
| CS 189 | Routing and Switching Essentials | 4 |
| CS 240U | Advanced Unix/Linux: Server Management | 4 |
| CS 240W | Advanced Windows: Server Management | 4 |
| CS 273 | Introduction to Virtualization and Cloud Computing | 4 |
| CS 275 | Introduction to Database Systems and Modeling | 4 |
| CS 288 | Network Monitoring and Management | 4 |
| CS 280CN | Co-op Ed: Computer Network Operations | 3-12 |
CS 280CN: complete a minimum of 3 credits
Complete all of the following:
Must be completed with a grade of B- or better. P/NP not accepted.
| CS 284 | Network Security Fundamentals | 4 |
| CS 285 | Cybersecurity Operations | 4 |
| CS 286 | Firewalls and VPNs | 4 |
| CS 290 | Ethical Hacking Fundamentals | 4 |
Programming Sequence
Must be completed with a grade of C- or better. P/NP not accepted.
Complete two courses from the same sequence (CS 161P/162P recommended)
Complete one of the following:
Complete one of the following:
Electives
Program Electives
Complete 4-5 credits from the following options (electives cannot double dip with degree requirements above):
-Any Computer Science (CS)
-Any Computer Information Systems (CIS)
-Any additional Mathematics (higher than MTH 095)
Open Electives
Complete 4 credits of any course 100-level or higher to reach 90 total credits. Work with an academic advisor.
Note: Students using lower-credit courses to meet General Education requirements may need to take additional electives to meet the 90-credit minimum.
Footnotes
1 – Any math (MTH/STAT) course higher than MTH 095 is also accepted
Notes
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To view all important info for all programs (grading, total credits, honors, etc.), visit the Programs of Study page.
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A personal laptop is required for all first year students in the degree program. Please contact the Program Coordinator for options and system requirements.
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Cooperative Education (Co-op): Co-op is a required and important part of this program. It provides relevant field experience that integrates theory and practice while providing opportunities to develop skills, explore career options, and network with professionals and employers in the field.
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Students planning to pursue a bachelor's degree in Computer Science are advised to consult with their academic advisor for additional program requirements.
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Students who complete more than one CS 161 or CS 162 programming language course should be aware that transfer institutions may count multiple 161 or 162 courses as repeats, and may not accept them in transfer. Students wishing to complete multiple programming courses should first take a CS 161/162 series and then enroll in CS 133/233 course series for any subsequent programming languages.
Certifications
- By completing CS 273, students can take the exam for the Amazon Web Services Cloud Practitioner certification
- By completing CS 273, students can take the exam for the VMWare Certified Associate (VCA) certification
- By completing CS 179, CS 189, and CS 279, students can take the exam for the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification
- By completing CS 285, students can take the exam for the Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate (CCCA) certification
- By completing CS 286, students can take the exam for the Palo Alto Networks Certified Cybersecurity Entry-level Technician (PCCET) certification
Sample Term Planner
Cybersecurity Sample Term Planner
*Subject to change. Connect with an academic advisor to create an individualized academic planner.