Cybersecurity Associate of Applied Science

My Academic Plan

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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.

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What You Will Learn

Upon completion of the program you will be able to:
 1.  Demonstrate foundation skills in PC hardware, client operating system (OS), networking, security, and scripting
 2.  Administer networked OS servers
 3.  Exhibit basic office application skills
 4.  Demonstrate business skills such as technical writing, documentation, communications, statistics, ethics, and business management
 5.  Compile a portfolio of work from technical courses
 6.  Prepare for industry certifications
 7.  Apply cybersecurity skills in areas such as firewalls, auditing, disaster recovery, forensics, penetration testing, and enterprise security
 8.  Demonstrate basic and advanced skills in virtualized and cloud environments
 9.  Utilize networking skills with switches, routers, firewalls, wireless, and VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol)
10.  Demonstrate comprehension of enterprise level network administration and scalability

First Semester

CIS 1018	Introduction to PC Applications	3
CNG 1020	A+ Certification Preparation	4
CNG 1024	Networking I: Network +	3
CNG 1032	Network Security Fundamentals	3
MAT 1340 or higher	College Algebra (MAT 1340) or Higher	3
Total Credit Hours:		16

Second Semester

CNG 1025	Networking II: Network +	3
CNG 2012	Configuring Windows Server	4
CNG 1033	Firewalls/Network Security	3
CNG 1036	Guide to IT Disaster Recovery	3
ELECTIVE	Intro to Cloud (CNG 1042) or Linux Config: OS (CNG 2001)	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 1042/CNG 2001, CNG 2002/CNG 2040, and CNG 2003/CNG 2041), you will complete this degree with 61 credits and need to take CNG 1042/CNG 2001 this semester.

If you desire to complete a Linux certificate you will need to complete CNG 2001 this semester.  If you desire to complete a Cloud Computing & Virtualization certificate, you will need to complete CNG 1042 this semester. If you are not taking CNG 1042 or CNG 2001, 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 1020, CNG 1024, CNG 1032, CNG 1025, CNG 1033, CNG 1036, and CNG 2012, you should apply for the Cybersecurity Fundamentals Certificate.

Third Semester

CSC 1001 or CSC 1019	Principles of Computing (CSC 1001) or Introduction to Programming (CSC 1019)	3
CNG 2056	Vulnerability Assessment I	3
CNG 2057	Network Defense & Counter Measures	3
ELECTIVE	CNG 2002/2013/2030/2040	4
ENG 1031 or ENG 1021 or ENG 1022	Technical Writing (ENG 1031) or English Composition I (ENG 1021) or English Composition 1022)	3
Total Credit Hours:		16

Fourth Semester

CNG 2058	Digital Forensics	4
CNG 2059	Enterprise Security	4
ELECTIVE	CNG 2003/2014/2031/2041/2043	4
GENERAL EDUCATION	Personal Finance (BUS 1016), Any Art (ART), Any Communication (COM), Any World Language Course (1001 or higher), or Any GT Pathways Course	3
Total Credit Hours:		15

Semester Note:   Upon completion of CNG 1020, CNG 1024, CNG 1032, CNG 1042, CNG 2001 or CNG 2012, CNG 2040 and CNG 2041 or CNG 2043, you should apply for the Cloud Computing and Virtualization Certificate.

Total Credit Hours: 60

Important Program Notes:

To fulfill Cybersecurity AAS degree requirements, you must successfully complete a minimum of eight credits of Cybersecurity AAS Degree electives*. 

*Cybersecurity AAS Degree electives: CNG 1042, CNG 2001, CNG 2002, CNG 2003, CNG 2013, CNG 2014, CNG 2030, CNG 2031, CNG 2040, CNG 2041, or CNG 2043.

To complete this degree with 60 credits, you must take CNG 2013 and CNG 2014 as your electives. You may prefer to take three of the following three-credit courses to fulfill your Cybersecurity AAS Degree electives: CNG 1042, CNG 2001, CNG 2002, CNG 2003, CNG 2040, CNG 2041, or CNG 2043. You should complete an elective in semester 2, CNG 1042 or CNG 2001 is preferred. If you take three of these electives listed, you will complete the degree with 61 credits. If you complete CNG 2030 and CNG 2031, you will complete this degree with 62 credits. 

You must complete a minimum of 60 credits to complete this degree. If receiving financial aid, you should only take courses and credits as required for this degree. Check with your advisor to monitor your completion progress.