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 | ||
| Humanities & Fine Arts | ||
| Select a total of 6 credits from two different prefixes: | 6 | |
| Introduction to the Visual Arts | ||
| Introduction to Digital Media | ||
| 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 | |
| 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
Course satisfies the Digital Literacy graduation requirement.
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 | 3 |
| CIS 164 | 3 | Elective (CIS, CSCI, or SE prefix) | 3 |
| CIS 170 | 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 | 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 | |||