Computer Information Technology - Cyber Defense

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The Cyber Defense concentration focuses on topics in cybersecurity and digital forensics. The students will learn how to secure computer networks in order to prevent breaches ranging from cyber terrorists to other threat actors. In addition, students will learn how to recover data using digital forensics techniques. Students will also develop strong critical thinking skills and will learn by working with hands-on lab environments and software.

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, your choices regarding campus location, course delivery method, and the days and times selected to take classes.

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

Learning Support courses must be taken every semester until completed.

First Year

Fall Term (15 semester credit hours)

ENGL 1010 - English Composition I (3 hrs.)
CITC 1301 - Introduction to Programming and Logic (3 hrs.)
CITC 1320 - CompTIA A+ (3 hrs.)
INFS 1010 - Computer Applications (3 hrs.)
Approved Math Elective (3 hrs.) (Select from WS approved general education list)¹

Spring Term (15 semester credit hours)

COMM 2025 - Fundamentals of Communication (3 hrs.)
BUSN 1305 - Introduction to Business (3 hrs.)
CITC 1323 - CCNA I (3 hrs.)
CITC 1332 - UNIX/Linux Operating System (3 hrs.)
CITC 1367 - Introduction to Cloud Computing (3 hrs.)

Second Year

Fall Term (15 semester credit hours)

ACCT 1010 - Principles of Accounting I (3 hrs.)
CITC 1303 - Database Concepts (3 hrs.)
CITC 1324 - CCNA II (3 hrs.)
CITC 2326 - Network Security (3 hrs.)
Approved Humanities Elective (3 hrs.)¹(Select from WS approved general education list)¹

Spring Term (15 semester credit hours)

ECON 2100 - Principles of Macroeconomics (3 hrs.)
CITC 1351 - Principles of Information Assurance (3 hrs.)
CITC 2352 - Digital Forensics (3 hrs.)
CITC 2390 - Capstone Course in Computer Information (3 hrs.)
CITC Guided Elective (3 hrs.) – (Select 1 from: CITC 2320, CITC 2321, or CITC 2381)

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

General Education Requirements (15 hours)

Communication (3 hrs.)

Humanities and/or Fine Arts (3 hrs.)

Approved General Educational Humanities/Fine Arts Elective¹(3 hrs.)

Behavioral/Social Sciences (3 hrs.)

ECON 2100 - Principles of Macroeconomics

Mathematics (3 hrs.)

Approved General Education Mathematics Elective¹ (3 hrs.)

Concentration (45 hours)

ACCT 1010 - Principles of Accounting I
BUSN 1305 - Introduction to Business
CITC 1301 - Introduction to Programming and Logic
CITC 1303 - Database Concepts
CITC 1320 - CompTIA A+
CITC 1323 - CCNA I
CITC 1324 - CCNA II
CITC 1332 - UNIX/Linux Operating System
CITC 1351 - Principles of Information Assurance
CITC 1367 - Introduction to Cloud Computing
CITC 2326 - Network Security
CITC 2352 - Digital Forensics
CITC 2390 - Capstone Course in Computer Information
INFS 1010 - Computer Applications
CITC Guided Elective (3 hrs.) – (Select 1 from: CITC 2320, CITC 2321, or CITC 2381)

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 (3 hrs.)

Humanities and/or Fine Arts (3 hrs.)

Behavioral/Social Sciences (3 hrs.)

Mathematics (3 hrs.)

Concentration (45 hours)

Total Credit Hours 60