Program Description
The Associate of Applied Science degree in Computer Technology - Cyber Security track focuses on networking and security measures. All tracks share general education requirements, internship opportunities, and a final project, ensuring a well-rounded education and practical experience. Regular collaboration with industry partners ensures the program's relevance to the evolving needs of the local technology sector.
Career Opportunities
- Cyber Security Analyst
 - Information Systems Security Officer
 - Network Security Specialist
 - Penetration Tester
 
Program Objectives
Upon completion of the program, the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge in Hardware, Programming, Operating Systems, Networking, Data Communication, and Database Technology.
 - Demonstrate various techniques for preventing unauthorized attacks to computer networks and apply measures for minimizing the damage caused by network intruders.
 - Evaluate and implement the needed information security controls for any information system and provide an assurance framework where the security processes or controls, or both, are embedded in information systems technologies.
 - Understand professional, ethical, legal, security and social issues and responsibilities.
 - Apply strong communication and critical thinking skills in Computer Technology.
 
Obtaining the Degree
To earn the Associate of Applied Science degree, students must:
- Matriculate into the program.
 - Satisfactorily complete all degree requirements, including General Education and Major Requirements.
 
General Education Requirements
                          Course Code
                      
          
            Title
          
          
                        Credits
          
        
    
            3
      -
            4
          
    
  
  
    
            3
          
    
  
  
                                      Sub-Total Credits
                      
          
            19-20          
        Science Electives (Choose one)
                          Course Code
                      
          
            Title
          
          
                        Credits
          
        Cultural Awareness and Diverse Perspectives Electives
Students must select one course to meet the Cultural Awareness and Diverse Perspectives requirement. The selected course may not meet any other program or general education requirement.
                          Course Code
                      
          
            Title
          
          
                        Credits
          
        Information Technology Electives
                          Course Code
                      
          
            Title
          
          
                        Credits
          
        Cybersecurity Electives
                          Course Code
                      
          
            Title
          
          
                        Credits
          
        Major Requirements
                          Course Code
                      
          
            Title
          
          
                        Credits
          
        
    
            12
          
    
  
  
    
            6
          
    
  
  
                                      Sub-Total Credits
                      
          
            44          
        
            Total Credits
                
    
      63-64    
  Course Sequencing
          
                                  Course Code
                              
              
                Title
              
              
                                Credits
              
            
    
            3
          
    
  
  
    
            3
          
    
  
  
                                                  Sub-Total Credits
                              
              
                17              
            
                                  Course Code
                              
              
                Title
              
              
                                Credits
              
            
    
            3
          
    
  
  
    
            3
          
    
  
  
                                                  Sub-Total Credits
                              
              
                17              
            
                                  Course Code
                              
              
                Title
              
              
                                Credits
              
            
                                                  Sub-Total Credits
                              
              
                15-16              
            
                                  Course Code
                              
              
                Title
              
              
                                Credits
              
            
    
            3
          
    
  
  
    
            3
          
    
  
  
                                                  Sub-Total Credits
                              
              
                14