The Information Technology – Cybersecurity program is designed to provide students with the skills needed for a career in information technology with a focus on cybersecurity. The program prepares students for the workforce or provides foundational skills for information technology programs at the university level.
Stackable Credentials
Full-Time Schedules
Occupational Skills Award - Cybersecurity Fundamentals
Associate of Applied Science - I.T. - Cybersecurity
Occupational Skills Award - Cybersecurity Fundamentals
The Cybersecurity Fundamentals Occupational Skills Award is designed to provide students with a fundamental education for obtaining employment in information security.
Full-Time Student Schedule
| Semester #1 | Semester Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ITSY 1342 | Information Technology Security | 3 |
| ITSY 2301 | Firewalls & Network Security | 3 |
| Semester Credit Hours | 6 | |
| Semester #2 | ||
| ITSY 2342 | Incident Response and Handling | 3 |
| Semester Credit Hours | 3 | |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 9 | |
Certificate - Cybersecurity
Level One Certificate
The Cybersecurity Certificate is designed to provide students with a well-rounded education for obtaining employment in information security. This is a Level One Certificate.
Full-Time Student Schedule
| Semester #1 | Semester Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ITSC 1316 | Linux Installation and Configuration | 3 |
| ITSY 1342 | Information Technology Security | 3 |
| ITSY 2301 | Firewalls & Network Security | 3 |
| Semester Credit Hours | 9 | |
| Semester #2 | ||
| ITSC 1391 | Special Topics in Computer and Information Sciences, General Linux | 3 |
| ITSY 2342 | Incident Response and Handling | 3 |
| ITSY 2359 | Security Assessment and Auditing | 3 |
| Semester Credit Hours | 9 | |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 18 | |
Associate of Applied Science - Cybersecurity
The Associate of Applied Science in IT Cybersecurity is designed to provide students with a well-rounded education for obtaining employment in various areas of the information technology field, including Computer Support, Network Administrator, and Information Security.
Full-Time Student Schedule
| Semester #1 | Semester Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ITNW 1308 | Implementing and Supporting Client Operating Systems | 3 |
| ITNW 1354 | Implementing and Supporting Servers | 3 |
| ITSC 1316 | Linux Installation and Configuration | 3 |
| ENGL 1301 | Composition I | 3 |
| MATH 1332 or MATH 1314 |
Contemporary Math (Quantitative Reasoning) or College Algebra |
3 |
| Semester Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester #2 | ||
| ITSC 1325 | Personal Computer Hardware | 3 |
| ITSC 1305 | Introduction to PC Operating Systems | 3 |
| ITSC 1391 | Special Topics in Computer and Information Sciences, General Linux | 3 |
| COSC 1301 | Introduction to Computing | 3 |
| HIST 1301 or HIST 1302 |
U S History I or U S History II |
3 |
| Semester Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester #3 | ||
| ITSY 1342 | Information Technology Security | 3 |
| ITSC 2325 | Advanced Linux | 3 |
| ITSY 2301 | Firewalls & Network Security | 3 |
| COSC 1336 | Programming Fundamentals I | 3 |
| PSYC 2301 or SOCI 1301 |
General Psychology or Introduction to Sociology |
3 |
| Semester Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester #4 | ||
| ITSY 2342 | Incident Response and Handling | 3 |
| ITSY 2359 | Security Assessment and Auditing | 3 |
| Select from one of the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Ethics | ||
| Forms of Literature | ||
| Introduction to the Humanities I | ||
| SPCH 1318 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| POFT 1300 or ITNW 1380 |
Career Exploration/Planning or Cooperative Education - Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications |
3 |
| Semester Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 60 | |