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Program Description
This program is designed for students wanting to complete a two-year AAS Degree in Cybersecurity and enter the workforce. Students explore cloud and network security management. This AAS degree provides a comprehensive overview of network security, computer forensics, and communication security including remote access, e-mail, the web, directory and file transfer, and wireless data. Students also learn cryptography basics and operational/organizational security as it relates to physical security, disaster recovery, and business continuity. Cloud and virtualization cover the technical skills required to install, configure and/or manage cloud infrastructure. Students completing this training will be prepared for multiple industry certifications including the CompTIA Security+, CompTIA Cloud+, and CompTIA Cloud Essentials. Some careers may require a Bachelor's degree. Although some courses may transfer, this AAS degree program is designed for students to enter the workforce.
Learn more about this program.
First Semester
| CIS 118 | Introduction to PC Applications | 3 |
| CNG 120 | A+ Certification Preparation | 4 |
| CNG 124 | Networking I: Network + | 3 |
| CNG 132 | Network Security Fundamentals | 3 |
| MATH | MAT 121 or Higher | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Semester Note: Students who have completed CNG 121 & CNG 122 may apply credits earned toward the CNG 120 requirement. Additional credits earned will be applied as electives.
Second Semester
| CNG 125 | Networking II: Network + | 3 |
| CNG 212 | Configuring Windows Server | 4 |
| CNG 133 | Firewalls/Network Security | 3 |
| CNG 136 | Guide to IT Disaster Recovery | 3 |
| ELECTIVE | CNG 142/201 | 0* |
| Total Credit Hours: | 13 |
Semester Note: You must take eight credits of CNG Electives. *If you intend to take three 3-credit electives (CNG 142/CNG 201, CNG 202/CNG 240, and CNG 203/CNG 241), you will complete this degree with 61 credits and need to take CNG 142/CNG 201 this semester.
If you desire to complete a Linux certificate you will need to complete CNG 201 this semester. If you desire to complete a Cloud Computing & Virtualization certificate, you will need to complete CNG 142 this semester. If you are not taking CNG 142 or CNG 201, you may want to take either an English or approved elective course this semester to lighten your semester load in Semester 3.
Upon completion of CNG 120, CNG 124, CNG 132, CNG 125, CNG 133, CNG 136, and CNG 212, you should apply for the Cybersecurity Fundamentals Certificate.
Third Semester
| CSC 119 | Introduction to Programming | 3 |
| CNG 256 | Vulnerability Assessment I | 3 |
| ELECTIVE | CNG 202/213/230/240 | 4 |
| ENGLISH | ENG 131/121/122 | 3 |
| GEN EDU | Any Approved Elective Course | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Fourth Semester
| CNG 257 | Network Defense & Counter Measures | 3 |
| CNG 258 | Digital Forensics | 4 |
| CNG 259 | Enterprise Security | 4 |
| ELECTIVE | CNG 203/214/231/241 | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Semester Note: Upon completion of
CNG 120,
CNG 124,
CNG 132,
CNG 212,
CNG 213,
CSC 119, and
CNG 214, you
should apply for the Windows Server Administration Certificate.
Upon completion of CNG 120, CNG 124, CNG 132, CNG 142, CNG 201 or CNG 212, CNG 240, and CNG 241, you should apply for the Cloud Computing and Virtualization Certificate.