Cybersecurity, A.S. (784)

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Allegheny, Boyce, North, South
Associate of Science

This program prepares students for entry-level careers in Cybersecurity. The program objectives are based on the guidelines in the Cybersecurity Workforce Framework published by the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Careers and Studies (NICCS).

Upon successful completion of the program, the graduate will:

Identify, describe and analyze vulnerabilities, threats and risks for critical information assets.
Plan, implement and maintain security measures and controls to protect critical information assets.
Prevent, detect, analyze and respond to system intrusions and data breaches.
Analyze and evaluate emerging cybersecurity risks and solutions with creative and critical thinking and research skills.

Degree Requirements

First Semester

CIT 115 - Intro to Information Technology Credits: 3 ¹
CIT 175 - Cyberspace Vulnerabilities and Risks Credits: 3
CJC 101 - Introduction to Criminal Justice Credits: 3
ENG 101 - English Composition 1 Credits: 3
Mathematics Elective Credits: 3-4

Total: 15-16 Credits

Second Semester

CIT 111 - Introduction to Programming: Java Credits: 4
CIT 180 - Computer Forensics 1 Credits: 3
CIT 181 - Principles of Information Security Credits: 4
ENG 102 - English Composition 2 Credits: 3
Criminal Justice and Criminology Elective Credits: 3

Total: 17 Credits

Third Semester

CIT 185 - Network Security Credits: 3
CIT 186 - Intrusion Detection and Prevention Credits: 3
Computer and Information Technology Elective Credits: 3-4
Science Elective Credits: 3-4
Social Science Elective Credits: 3

Total: 15-17 Credits

Fourth Semester

CIT 282 - Advanced Cybersecurity Topics Credits: 3
CIT 285 - Cybersecurity Capstone Credits: 3 ²
SPH 101 - Oral Communication Credits: 3
Accounting or Business Elective Credits: 3–4
Computer and Information Technology Elective Credits: 3–4

Total: 15-17 Credits

Minimum Credits to Graduate: 60-67

¹CIT 115 may be waived with instructor approval. If CIT 115 is waived, at least one of the following should be taken to reach a minimum of 60 credits to graduate: CIT 615 , CIT 641 , CIT 125 , CIT 215 , CIT 230 , CIT 280 , CJC 201 .

²CIT 285 - Cybersecurity Capstone , must be taken in the last semester.

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Cybersecurity, A.S. (784)

Degree Requirements

First Semester

Total: 15-16 Credits

Second Semester

Total: 17 Credits

Third Semester

Total: 15-17 Credits

Fourth Semester

Total: 15-17 Credits

Minimum Credits to Graduate: 60-67