Cybersecurity Associate of Applied Science

My Academic Plan

Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your degree and should be completed in the order listed. If you are unable to complete all courses listed in a semester, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. If you have questions or concerns about your MAP, please see your Pathways Advisor.

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.

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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.

Total Credit Hours: 60

Important Program Notes:

*You must take eight credits of CNG Electives.To complete with 60 credits, you could take CNG 213 and CNG 214 only and not take the elective in second semester for your elective courses. If you take the electives as listed, you will complete the degree with 61 credits.

You need 60 credits to complete the Cybersecurity Associate of Applied Science Degree. You should not exceed 62 credits. You may want to check with your advisor to monitor your completion progress.