2022-2023 Academic Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2022-2023 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Information Technology Cyber Systems Option, A.A.S.


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This program prepares students for entry-level employment in information assurance and cybersecurity. The program combines both networking and systems administration fundamentals with the requisite security concepts and best practices required to implement, administer, and harden operating systems.

The Cyber Systems option incorporates a study of data communications fundamentals together with an in depth study of current networking architectures and protocols. Client/server and peer networks are studied with an emphasis on securing the systems from attack. Systems studied with intensive labs include Microsoft, UNIX/LINUX, and Cisco.

Upon completion, students may seek various industry certification credentials such as CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, CompTIA Linux+, Cisco Certified Entry Level Technician (CCENT), and Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA).

 

I. General Education Core (15)


Area A: Communication (6 credits)


Area C: Mathematics (3 credits)


Area D: Physical and Life Sciences (3 credits)


Select one course from Area D   (3)

Area B: Humanities and Fine Arts or Area E: Social and Behavioral Sciences (3 credits)


Select one course from Area B   (3) or Area E   (3)

Program Total: 60 credits


Note:


Due to the rapid change of technology in IT fields, there is a five year time limit on applying courses with IT, ITAPP, ITNET, ITPRG, and ITWEB prefixes to this program. Information Technology will accept returning student courses that are 5-7 years old if the student received a grade of “A” or “B” for the course. If the student did not receive a grade of “A” or “B” for the course and the course is older than 5 years, the course will not be accepted for completion of any IT degree or program. Courses beyond 7 years, with any grade, will not be accepted for this program.

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