Associate of Arts - Cybersecurity Concentration
Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| English Composition | ||
| Select one of the following: | 6 | |
| College Composition I | ||
| College Composition II | ||
or ENGL 125 | Introduction to Professional Writing | |
| or | ||
| College Composition II | ||
or ENGL 125 | Introduction to Professional Writing | |
| College Composition III: Persuasive Writing | ||
| Speech Communication | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Fundamentals of Public Speaking | ||
| Interpersonal Communication | ||
| Intercultural Communication | ||
| Mathematics | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| College Algebra | ||
| Finite Mathematics | ||
| Precalculus | ||
| Mathematics in Society | ||
| Calculus I | ||
| Elementary Statistics | ||
| Life Science | ||
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
Natural and Physical Sciences (ND:LABSC) | ||
| Concepts of Biology | ||
| General Biology I | ||
| General Biology II | ||
| General Zoology | ||
| Introductory Chemistry | ||
| Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry | ||
| General Chemistry I | ||
| General Chemistry II | ||
| Introduction to Earth Science | ||
| The Earth Through Time | ||
| Concepts of Physics | ||
| Introductory Astronomy | ||
| College Physics I | ||
| College Physics II | ||
| University Physics I | ||
| University Physics II | ||
Additional Sciences (ND:SCI) | ||
| Cognition and Brain Science | ||
| Technology, Engineering, and Design | ||
| Technology Solutions for Society | ||
| Computer Science and Literacy 1 | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Principles of Information Security | ||
| Introduction to Computer Information Systems 2 | ||
| Introduction to Programming | ||
| Introduction to Structured Programming I | ||
| Social Implications of Computer Technology 2 | ||
| Discovering Computing | ||
| Digital Literacy | ||
| Select one of the following: | ||
| Introduction to Computer Information Systems 2 | ||
| Social Implications of Computer Technology 2 | ||
| Humanities & Fine Arts | ||
| Select a total of 6 credits from two different prefixes: | 6 | |
| Introduction to the Visual Arts | ||
| Introduction to Digital Media | ||
| Art With a Smartphone | ||
| Art History I | ||
| Art History II | ||
| History of Craft | ||
| American Sign Language I | ||
| American Sign Language II | ||
| Oral Interpretation | ||
| Introduction to Literature | ||
| Introduction to Film | ||
| Bible as Literature | ||
| Mythology | ||
| Women and Literature | ||
| World Literature I | ||
| World Literature II | ||
| American Literature I | ||
| American Literature II | ||
| Civilization, Thought, and Literary Heritage | ||
| Fine Arts and Aesthetics | ||
| Music Appreciation | ||
| Music Fundamentals | ||
| Valkyries | ||
| Concert Choir | ||
| Athletic Band | ||
| Concert Band | ||
| World Music | ||
| History of Popular/Rock Music | ||
| Ethics and Philosophy of Science | ||
| 1st Year Spanish I | ||
| 1st Year Spanish II | ||
| 2nd Year Spanish I | ||
| 2nd Year Spanish II | ||
| Introduction to Theatre Arts | ||
| Social Science | ||
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| Introduction to Anthropology | ||
| Understanding Media and Social Change | ||
| Human Communication | ||
| Principles of Microeconomics | ||
| Principles of Macroeconomics | ||
| Human Geography | ||
| United States to 1877 | ||
| United States to Present | ||
| World Civilizations to 1500 | ||
| World Civilizations since 1500 | ||
| Environmental History | ||
| Native American Studies | ||
| American National Government | ||
| State and Local Government | ||
| Introduction to Psychology | ||
| Introduction to Sociology | ||
| Introduction to Anthropology | ||
| Additional Requirements | ||
| Select any additional course from Mathematics, Lab Science, or Computer Science and Literacy: | 3 | |
| Select any additional course from the Humanities & Fine Arts or Social Science categories: | 3 | |
| Required Courses 1 | ||
| Information Security Fundamentals Competency | 3 | |
| Principles of Information Security | ||
| Programming and Problem Solving Competency | 3 | |
| Choose one of the following courses: | ||
| Discovering Computing | ||
| Introduction to Programming in Java | ||
| Introduction to Structured Programming I | ||
| Introduction to Structured Programming II | ||
| Networks, Network Security, Information Technology Practices Competency | 3 | |
| Networking Fundamentals I | ||
| Social and Ethical Implications Competency | 3 | |
| Social Implications of Computer Technology | ||
| Specialized Topics in Cybersecurity Competency | 3 | |
| Ethical Hacking & Network Defense | ||
| Industry-related Experience | 1 | |
| Internship | ||
| Electives (CIS, CSCI, or SE) 1 | 7 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
Total General Education 37 Hrs
Total Major Requirement 23 Hrs
Total Credits Needed to Graduate 60 Hrs
- 1
Each class may only be used once within general education, required courses, and electives. Additional CIS 297 Internship credits are acceptable.
- 2
CIS 170 and CSCI 289 may be used to satisfy both the Computer Science and Literacy and the Digital Literacy requirement for Gen Ed.
For degree and graduation requirements, visit degree requirements and graduation requirements.
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| ENGL 110 (Gen Ed) | 3 | CIS 147 | 3 |
| SE 110 | 3 | ENGL 125 (Gen Ed) | 3 |
| CIS 164 | 3 | Elective (CIS, CSCI, or SE prefix) | 3 |
| CIS 170 (Gen Ed) | 3 | Lab Science (Gen Ed) | 4 |
| Humanities & Fine Arts (Gen Ed) | 3 | Social Science (Gen Ed) | 3 |
| 15 | 16 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| COMM 110 (Gen Ed) | 3 | CIS 142 | 3 |
| CSCI 289 | 3 | CIS 297 | 1-6 |
| Elective (CIS, CSCI, or SE prefix) | 3 | Additional Math, Lab Science, or Computer Science and Literacy (Gen Ed) | 3 |
| Social Science (Gen Ed) | 3 | Humanities & Fine Arts (Gen Ed) | 3 |
| Mathematics (Gen Ed) | 3 | Additional Humanities & Fine Arts or Social Science (Gen Ed) | 3 |
| Elective (CIS, CSCI, or SE prefix) | 1-3 | ||
| 16-18 | 13-18 | ||
| Total Credits 60-67 | |||