Cybersecurity, Computer Information Technology, AAS
Program Code: Cyber Security-AAS
Program Description
The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Computer Information Technology with an emphasis in Cybersecurity is designed to prepare graduates for immediate entry into the information technology workforce and to provide a strong foundation for further study in cybersecurity and related disciplines.
Recommended Course Schedule
| 1st semester | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| CIT 114 | IT Essentials | 4 |
| CIT 112 | Network + | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| English/Communications 3 | 3 | |
| Mathematics 4 | 3 | |
| Semester Total | 16 | |
| 2nd semester | ||
| CIT 148 | Beginning Python Programming | 3 |
| CIT 173 | Introduction to Linux | 3 |
| CS 151 | Introduction to Cybersecurity | 3 |
| English/Communications 3 | 3 | |
| Human Relations 3 | 3 | |
| Semester Total | 15 | |
| 3rd semester | ||
| CIT 180 | Database Concepts and SQL | 3 |
| CIT 274 | Ethical Hacking | 3 |
| CIT 271 | Cyber Threat Intelligence | 3 |
| Diversity 3 | 3 | |
| Fine Arts/Humanities/Social Science/U.S. and Nevada Constitution 4 | 3 | |
| Semester Total | 15 | |
| 4th semester | ||
| CIT 263 | Project Management | 3 |
| CS 252 | Digital Forensics Fundamentals | 3 |
| Elective | 5 | |
| Science 3 | 3 | |
| Semester Total | 14 | |
| Total Units | 60 | |
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- 4
See program recommendations or requirements.
Program Requirements
AAS degrees are generally non-transfer degrees designed for students to enter the workforce.
To earn an AAS degree, students must:
- Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 (see requirements for graduation.)
- Complete a minimum of 15 units within the college.
- Satisfy General Education requirements for the AAS.
- Have no financial or library obligation to the college.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | ||
| English/Communications 1 | 6 | |
| Fine Art/Humanities/Social Science 1 | 3 | |
| Choose a course that satisfies U.S. and Nevada Constitutions | ||
| Mathematics | 3 | |
Recommended: | ||
| College Algebra ( or higher) | ||
| Science 1 | 3 | |
| Additional College Requirements | ||
| Diversity 1 | 3 | |
| Human Relations | 3 | |
| U.S. and Nevada Constitutions 2 | [3] | |
| Course also will satisfy Fine Arts/Humanities/Social Science. | ||
| Degree Requirements | ||
| CIT 112 | Network + | 3 |
| CIT 114 | IT Essentials | 4 |
| CIT 173 | Introduction to Linux | 3 |
| CIT 263 | Project Management | 3 |
| CIT 180 | Database Concepts and SQL | 3 |
| or DATA 210 | Introduction to SQL for Data Science | |
| CIT 148 | Beginning Python Programming | 3 |
| CIT 271 | Cyber Threat Intelligence | 3 |
| Emphasis Requirements | ||
| CIT 274 | Ethical Hacking | 3 |
| CS 151 | Introduction to Cybersecurity | 3 |
| CS 252 | Digital Forensics Fundamentals | 3 |
| Electives | 8 | |
| Select 8 units from any college-level courses. | ||
| Total Units | 60 | |
- 1
- 2
Course may also count toward additional degree requirements. Please consult with Academic Advising.
Program Outcomes
Students completing the degree will:
PSOL 1: Demonstrate an understanding of computer hardware, operating systems, and network principles required to build and maintain secure information technology environments.
PSOL 2: Apply database management principles to organize, protect, and retrieve data in support of business and security operations.
PSOL 3: Utilize programming and scripting skills to automate system tasks, analyze data, and support cybersecurity operations.
PSOL 4: Analyze and apply cybersecurity concepts, defensive strategies, and threat intelligence processes to identify, respond to, and mitigate security risks.
PSOL 5: Demonstrate project management and professional communication skills necessary to plan, coordinate, and implement information technology or cybersecurity projects.
PSOL 6: Integrate knowledge and skills across information technology disciplines to evaluate, secure, and maintain enterprise systems within organizational and ethical frameworks.
