Computer Information Technology - Cyber Defense

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The Cyber Defense concentration focuses on network security, cyber security, and digital forensics. Coursework in the concentration emphasizes network security and defense, network analysis, and hardening of computer systems. Students will be prepared to design, test, implement, and monitor computer systems and networks in a business environment upon successful completion of the program.

This program is designed for the student who does not intend to transfer to a baccalaureate degree program.

Degree: Associate of Applied Science

Emphasis: Computer Information Technology

Concentration: Cyber Defense

Recommended Full-Time Schedule

The following Recommended Full-Time Schedule is not a substitute for academic advising. You must meet with an academic advisor each semester to be cleared for registration. Consult with your advisor about scheduling and degree requirements. Also, see the current undergraduate catalog (catalog.ws.edu) for a complete list of requirements and electives. Requirements are continually under revision, and there is no guarantee they will not be changed or revoked. Contact the academic division or department for current information.

Factors that affect your progression include required Learning Support courses, completion of computer competency and your choices regarding campus location, course delivery method, and the days and times selected to take classes.

¹General Education electives in each category must be chosen from approved courses listed in the General Education Program .

Notes:

• Learning Support courses must be taken every semester until completed.

First Year

Fall Term (15 semester credit hours)

CITC 1301 - Introduction to Programming and Logic (3 hrs.)
CITC 1323 - CCNA I (3 hrs.)
ENGL 1010♦ - Composition I (3 hrs.)
INFS 1010♦ - Computer Applications (3 hrs.)
SPCH 1010♦ - Fundamentals of Speech Communication (3 hrs.)

Spring Term (15 semester credit hours)

ACCT 1010♦ - Principles of Accounting I (3 hrs.)
BUSN 1305♦ - Introduction to Business (3 hrs.)
CITC 1303 - Database Concepts (3 hrs.)
CITC 1351 - Principles of Information Assurance (3 hrs.)
1 Approved Math Elective (3 hrs.)¹

Second Year

Fall Term (15 semester credit hours)

CITC 1333 - Linux LPCI-1 (3 hrs.)
CITC 2326 - Network Security (3 hrs.)
CITC 2352 - Digital Forensics (3 hrs.)
CITC 2353 - Tactical Perimeter Defense (3 hrs.)
1 Approved Humanities Elective (3 hrs.)¹

Spring Term (15 semester credit hours)

CITC 2355 - Network Attacks (3 hrs.)
CITC 2356 - Penetration Testing and Network Defense (3 hrs.)
CITC 2372 - Mobile Security (3 hrs.)
CITC 2390 - CIT Capstone (3 hrs.)
or
CITC 2399 - CIT Co-op Internship I (3 hrs.)
ECON 2010♦ - Macroeconomics (3 hrs.)

Computer Information Technology - Cyber Defense

Recommended Full-Time Schedule

First Year

Fall Term (15 semester credit hours)

Spring Term (15 semester credit hours)

Second Year

Fall Term (15 semester credit hours)

Spring Term (15 semester credit hours)

Program Degree Requirements - A.A.S. Computer Information Technology - Cyber Defense

General Education Requirements (15 hours)

Communication

Humanities and/or Fine Arts

Behavioral/Social Sciences

Mathematics

Major Field Core (15 hours)

Cyber Defense Concentration (9 hours)

Guided Electives (21 hours)

Total Credit Hours 60