IT Security, A.S.

Program Codes: 3840, 3841, or 3842

The Associate of Science in IT Security degree offers students a broad spectrum of cyber-security knowledge to prepare individuals for demanding positions in public and private sectors overseeing, operating, or protecting critical computer systems, information, networks, infrastructures, and communications networks. The courses align with industry security certifications, arduous academic standards, and relevant technical knowledge and skills. Students who successfully complete this Associate in Science degree are exposed to the competencies included in the following industry certifications: CompTIA’s A+, Network+, Security+, Project+, PenTest+, Cisco CCT (Cisco Certified Technician), and CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate).

General Education Requirements

Communication (3 Credit Hours)

ENC 1101 - College Composition 1 Credit Hours: 3.0

Mathematics (3 Credit Hours)

Choose one from the following:

MAC 1105 - College Algebra Credit Hours: 3.0
MAC 2311 - Calculus 1 Credit Hours: 4.0
MAC 2311L - Calculus 1 Lab Credit Hours: 0.0
STA 2023 - Introduction to Statistics Credit Hours: 3.0

Humanities (3 Credit Hours)

Choose one from the following:

ARH 1000 - Art Appreciation Credit Hours: 3.0
HUM 2020 - Introduction to the Humanities Credit Hours: 3.0
LIT 1000 - Literature Appreciation Credit Hours: 3.0
MUL 1010 - Music Appreciation Credit Hours: 3.0
PHI 2010 - Introduction to Philosophy Credit Hours: 3.0
THE 1000 - Introduction to Theater Credit Hours: 3.0

Natural Sciences (3 Credit Hours)

Choose one from the following:

AST 1002 - Introduction to Astronomy Credit Hours: 3.0
BSC 2005 - Fundamentals of Biology Credit Hours: 3.0
BSC 2005L - Fundamentals of Biology Lab Credit Hours: 1.0
BSC 2010 - General Biology 1 Credit Hours: 3.0
BSC 2010L - General Biology 1 Lab Credit Hours: 1.0
BSC 2085 - Anatomy and Physiology 1 Credit Hours: 3.0
BSC 2085L - Anatomy and Physiology 1 Lab Credit Hours: 1.0
CHM 2045 - College Chemistry 1 Credit Hours: 3.0
CHM 2045L - College Chemistry 1 Lab Credit Hours: 1.0
ESC 1000 - Introduction to Earth Science Credit Hours: 3.0
EVR 1001 - Introduction to Environmental Science Credit Hours: 3.0
PHY 2048 - General Physics 1 with Calculus Credit Hours: 3.0
PHY 2048L - General Physics 1 with Calculus Lab Credit Hours: 1.0
PHY 2053 - General Physics 1 Credit Hours: 3.0
PHY 2053L - General Physics 1 Lab Credit Hours: 1.0

Social Sciences (3 Credit Hours)

Choose one from the following:

AMH 2010 - United States History to 1877 Credit Hours: 3.0
AMH 2020 - United States History Since 1877 Credit Hours: 3.0
POS 2041 - American National Government Credit Hours: 3.0

Total General Education Hours: 15

Professional Core Requirements

IT Security Professional Core

CET 2661C - Computer and Network Security Credit Hours: 3.0
CET 2883C - Network Security Advanced Credit Hours: 3.0
CGS 1820 - Web Authoring 1 Credit Hours: 3.0
CGS 2540 - Database Management Systems Credit Hours: 3.0
CIS 1254 - Professional Development for IT Credit Hours: 3.0
CIS 2352 - Ethical Hacking Credit Hours: 3.0
CIS 2619 - Design Software Credit Hours: 3.0
COP 2002 - Programming Logic Credit Hours: 3.0
CTS 1120 - Fundamentals of Information Security Credit Hours: 3.0
CTS 1131 - Computer Essentials Credit Hours: 3.0
CTS 1134 - Introduction to Networking Credit Hours: 3.0
CTS 2142 - IT Project Management Credit Hours: 3.0

Total Professional Core Hours: 36

Select One Concentrations

Concentration in Healthcare Security Hours: 9

Program Code: 3841

Required:
CGS 2345 - Health Information Networking Credit Hours: 3.0
Choose two from the following:
CIS 2948 - ITE Internship Credit Hours: 3.0
CTS 1132 - PC Technician Credit Hours: 3.0
HIM 1000 - Introduction to Health Information Management Credit Hours: 3.0
HIM 2012 - Health Law and Compliance Credit Hours: 3.0

Concentration in Infrastructure Hours: 9

Program Code: 3840

CET 1600 - Cisco Networking Fundamentals Credit Hours: 3.0
CET 1610 - Introduction to Router Theory and Router Technologies Credit Hours: 3.0
CET 2620 - Cisco Network Security Credit Hours: 3.0

Concentration in Risk Management Hours: 9

Program Code: 3842

Required:
CTS 2314 - Network Defense and Countermeasures Credit Hours: 3.0
CTS 2318 - Information Security Risk Management Credit Hours: 3.0
Choose one from the following:
CET 1600 - Cisco Networking Fundamentals Credit Hours: 3.0
CTS 1132 - PC Technician Credit Hours: 3.0
CTS 2321 - Linux Administration Credit Hours: 3.0

Total Program Hours: 60

Notes

An overall grade point average of 2.5 or higher is required for all students seeking an A.S. degree in this program.
All requirements must be passed with a minimum grade of C.
Typing proficiency is recommended for this program.