Associate of Applied Science Degree

Program Overview

The Cyber Security and Computer Forensics program will prepare students for entry-level positions in network security. The curriculum prepares students to have an understanding of basic security technologies including computer fundamentals, security information fundamentals, and online security. Students will be trained for careers in information assurance, computer and network security, and homeland security. Graduates will be prepared to sit for the Computing Technology Industry Association (Comp TIA) A+, Security+, and Network+ certifications. Graduates may be required to have a criminal background check for employment. This is set up to be offered as a part-time evening degree that stretches over 3 years. However, all CSF courses are offered in the first 2 years so it is possible to complete this degree in 2 years by taking a full-time load or transferring some courses in to the degree.


Program Outcomes

  1. Demonstrate the knowledge of cyber law and ethics.
  2. Demonstrate the ability to secure operating systems, wired and wireless networks, and web transactions.
  3. Demonstrate the knowledge of being able to collect evidence for forensics and investigations.

Class Sequence

Code Course Title Credits
Year 1 Fall Semester
CPT1100 Introduction to Computers/OS 4
CSF1112 Cyber Law & Ethics 3
ENG1110 Composition I 3
NET1161 Windows Professional 3
NET1171 CCNA: Intro to Networks 3
Spring Semester
CSF1152 Web Security 3
MAT1120 Statistics 4
NET1141 PC Upgrade A+ 3
NET1142 Networking Systems 3
NET1172 CCNA: Switching, Routing, Wireless I 3
Year 2 Fall Semester
CSF2201 Computer Forensics & Investigation 3
CSF2210 Ethical Hacking & Network Defense 3
COM1115 Speech 3
ECN1110 Fundamentals of UNIX 3
Elective Natural & Physical Science Elective 3
Spring Semester
PHL2130 Ethics 3
CSF1101 Introduction to Networking Security 3
CPT2283 IT Program Design/Build OR 2
CPT2288 / CPT2289 IT Internship and IT Seminar 1
Elective Arts & Humanities Elective 3
Elective Social & Behavioral Science Elective 3
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