Cybersecurity Associate of Applied Science Degree (CY13)
The Cybersecurity degree program is a sequence of courses designed to provide students with an understanding of the concepts, principles, and techniques required in computer information processing. Graduates are to be competent in the general areas of humanities or fine arts, social or behavioral sciences, and natural sciences or mathematics, as well as in the technical areas of computer terminology and concepts, program design and development, and computer networking. Program graduates are qualified for employment as Cybersecurity Specialists or Information Security Analysts.
Employment Opportunities
Graduates with a cybersecurity degree are prepared for entry-level employment with organizations to plan and implement security measures in an effort to protect computer data, networks, and systems. As cybersecurity risks and attacks constantly increase, so does the demand for individuals trained in cybersecurity.
Admissions Criteria
- Submit a completed application and application fee;
- Be at least 16 years of age;
- Submit official high school transcript or GED transcript;
- Submit official college transcripts, if applicable;
- Meet the following assessment requirements:
Test |
Reading |
Writing |
Numerical |
Algebra |
Accuplacer |
64 |
70 |
NA |
57 |
Accuplacer (Next Gen) |
236 |
249 |
NA |
245 |
Compass |
79 |
62 |
NA |
37 |
SAT |
17 |
17 |
NA |
21 |
SAT |
290 |
290 |
NA |
380 |
ACT |
16 |
14 |
NA |
17 |
ASSET |
42 |
41 |
39 |
42 |
PSAT |
17 |
17 |
NA |
21 |
GED |
NA |
145 |
NA |
145 |
Cybersecurity Associate of Applied Science Degree Curriculum
The curriculum for the Cybersecurity degree program is designed for the semester system. A student may enter the program any semester. To graduate, students must earn a minimum of 63 semester credit hours. The program requires a minimum of 1227 contact hours and generally takes 5 semesters to complete.
Program Courses
General Education Core (15 Credits)
Area I – Language Arts/Communication (3 Credits)
Area II – Social/Behavioral Sciences (3 Credits)
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Area III – Natural Sciences/Mathematics (3 Credits)
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Area IV – Humanities/Fine Arts (3 Credits)
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Program-Specific Requirements (3 Credits)
Occupational Courses (45 Credits)
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Program Costs
Tuition/Fees: $6,370
Books/Supplies: $1,400
(Costs are estimates and are subject to change.)