Cybersecurity, Associate in Applied Science
Associate in Applied Science : AAS 3197
62-77 Credits
Program Contact
Mizan Rahman | 480-732-7109 | mizan.rahman@cgc.edu
Program Description
The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Cybersecurity is designed to focus on the necessary skills required to secure, protect and identify vulnerabilities in a network, including various operating systems and network devices. Emphasis is placed on developing the theoretical, legal, ethical and practical skills needed to maintain security on mission-critical networking and server systems. The program is designed to meet the training needs of government and industry employees. The program covers a variety of information security technologies and structured languages. The Cybersecurity program also focuses on the skills needed for internationally recognized IT certifications and high demands in business, industry, and government. Certificates of Completion (CCLs) are also available in the following areas: Cybersecurity Fundamentals, Cyber Operations, Linux System Administration, Microsoft, Cisco Networking CCNA Security, Cyber Engineering, and Critical Infrastructure.
Program Notes
Students must earn a grade of “C” or better in all courses required within the program. Overall program minimum GPA = 2.00.
Courses within any of the following prefixes must be taken within five (5) years prior to completion of the program to be applied toward this award: AIM, BPC, CIS, CLD, CNT, CSC, ITS, and MST.
++ indicates any suffixed course may be selected.
Program Requirements
Program Prerequisites: None
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| BPC270 | A+ Exam Prep: Operating System Configuration and Support | 3 |
| or MST150EI | Configuring Windows 8 | |
| or MST150SV | Microsoft Windows 7 Configuration | |
| or MST150WT | Installing and Configuring Microsoft Windows 10 | |
| MST150++ required for Cloud System Administration specialization and Critical Infrastructure specialization | ||
| CIS105 | Survey of Computer Information Systems | 3 |
| CIS111 | Ethics in Information Technology | 3 |
| or ITS120 | Legal, Ethical and Regulatory Issues | |
| CIS126DL | Linux Operating System | 3 |
| or CIS126RH | Red Hat System Administration I | |
| CIS156 | Python Programming: Level I | 3 |
| CIS190 | Introduction to Networking | 3-4 |
| or CNT140AB | Introduction to Networks | |
| CNT140AB required for Cisco Network Administration and Security specialization and Critical Infrastructure specialization | ||
| CIS270 | Essentials of Network and Information Security | 3 |
| or ITS110 | Information Security Fundamentals | |
| ITS110 required for Cyber Operations specialization; CIS270 required for Critical Infrastructure specialization | ||
| FYE101 | Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success | 1-3 |
| or FYE103 | Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success | |
| ITS240 | Ethical Hacking and Network Defense | 3 |
| Restricted Electives | ||
| Students must complete 12-18 credits from the following list of courses. | 12-18 | |
| Courses that are required for a specialization in Cyber Operations, Linux System Administration, Cloud System Administration, Cisco Network Administration and Security, Cyber Engineering, and/or Critical Infrastructure are noted. Courses cannot be repeated for credit. | ||
| Specialization I: Cyber Operations (17 Credits) | ||
| A+ Exam Prep: Computer Hardware Configuration and Support | ||
| Linux System Administration | ||
or CIS238RH | Red Hat System Administration II | |
| Computer Information Systems Internship | ||
or CIS298AC | Special Projects | |
| Computer Forensics Foundations | ||
| Advanced Computer Forensics | ||
| Specialization II: Linux System Administration (15 Credits) | ||
| Linux System Administration | ||
or CIS238RH | Red Hat System Administration II | |
| Linux Shell Scripting | ||
| Linux Network Administration | ||
or CIS240RH | Red Hat System Administration III | |
| Linux Security | ||
or CIS271RH | Red Hat System Administration IV | |
| Linux Capstone | ||
| Specialization III: Cloud System Administration (15-16 Credits) | ||
| Advanced Server Computer Maintenance: Server+ Prep | ||
| Microsoft PowerShell/Command Line Operations | ||
| Linux Shell Scripting | ||
| Azure Administrator | ||
or CLD110 | Amazon Web Services Cloud Foundations | |
| Microsoft Azure Cloud Development and Operations | ||
or CLD120 | Amazon Web Services Cloud Architect Associate | |
| Specialization IV: Cisco Network Administration and Security (12 Credits) | ||
| Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials | ||
| Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation | ||
| Cisco Secure Firewall Appliance Configuration | ||
or CNT205 | Cisco Certified Network Associate Security | |
| Specialization V: Cyber Engineering (18 Credits) | ||
| C Programming I | ||
or CIS162AB | C++: Level I | |
or CIS162AC | Visual C++: Level I | |
or CIS162AD | C#: Level I | |
or CIS162RS | Rust Programming | |
| Students intending to transfer to U of A South should take CIS162 C Programming | ||
| Assembly Language | ||
| Linux System Administration | ||
or CIS238RH | Red Hat System Administration II | |
| Management of Information Systems | ||
| C++: Level II | ||
or CIS262AD | C# Level II | |
| Specialization VI: Critical Infrastructure (16 Credits) | ||
| Introduction to Critical Infrastructure Protection | ||
| Introduction to Operational Technology | ||
| Introduction to Smart Grid Security | ||
| Principles of the Risk Management Framework | ||
| Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials | ||
| General Electives | ||
| Select additional courses 100-level or higher to complete the minimum total program credits required for this degree. It is recommended to select from the Restricted Elective options. Consult with a faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals. | 0-3 | |
| General Education | ||
| Core | ||
| First-Year Composition | ||
| ENG101 | First-Year Composition | 3 |
| or ENG107 | First-Year Composition for ESL | |
| ENG102 | First-Year Composition | 3 |
| or ENG108 | First-Year Composition for ESL | |
| Oral Communication | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Human Communication 7 | ||
| Interpersonal Communication | ||
| Public Speaking | ||
| Small Group Communication | ||
| COM100 required for students intending to transfer to ASU West to earn a Bachelor of Science in Applied Computing Cybersecurity. | ||
| Critical Reading | ||
| Select one of the following: | 0-3 | |
| College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking | ||
Or equivalent as indicated by assessment | ||
| Mathematics | ||
| Any approved general education course(s) in the Mathematics area | 3-6 | |
| Distribution | ||
| Humanities, Arts and Design | ||
| Any approved general education course(s) from the Humanities, Arts and Design area | 3 | |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences | ||
| Any approved general education course(s) in the Social and Behavioral Sciences area | 3 | |
| Natural Sciences | ||
| Any approved general education course(s) in the Natural Sciences area | 4 | |
| Total Credits | 62-77 | |