Associate in Science

IT: Cybersecurity Concentration

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Engineering Sciences & Applied Technology

Students in the A. S. Cybersecurity Concentration acquire a wide range of technical skills that prepare them for penetration testing positions.

Students who are matriculated and place into developmental math and/or English are required to begin the course sequence in the first semester. Please see an advisor with questions.

Learn more about the program Associate in Science - IT: Cybersecurity 
How to Apply: Cybersecurity Admissions

Requirements

First Semester

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Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
15

Second Semester

Item #
 
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
15-16

Third Semester

Item #
 
Title
Credits
General Education Elective  +
3
Behavioral & Social Sciences  +
3
Sub-Total Credits
16

Fourth Semester

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Title
Credits
Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning (or) Natural or Physical Science  +
3 - 4
Behavioral & Social Sciences  +
3
Sub-Total Credits
15-16
Total Credits
61-63
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Career Outlook

Students completing the Cybersecurity Concentration are trained to work as penetration testers within network administration, engineering, management or consulting. Cybersecurity is one of the fastest career paths in the IT industry.

See also: What can I do with this major?

Program Outcomes

Upon completion of the Cybersecurity Concentration program, students are able to:

  • Read, write, discuss, and think critically about topics and ideas in IT Security.
  • Analyze ethical issues and apply ethical standards in the performance of responsibilities in a variety of IT Security careers.
  • Work independently and with teams in an IT Security setting.
  • Synthesize information from documentation and solve business problems
  • Prepare for Security Penetration Testing certification exam.
  • Prepare for Security+ certification exam.
  • Prepare for Ethical Hacking certification exam.
  • Prepare for Advanced Ethical Hacking certification exam.
  • Prepare for Security Reverse Engineering certification exam.