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Cybersecurity Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degree Requirements

Transfer Options

  • Arkansas State University-Jonesboro
    • BAS Organizational Supervision
  • Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology
    • Bachelor of Technology Applied Technical Leadership
  • Southern Arkansas University
    • BS Computer Science
    • BS Computer Science (Cyber Security and Privacy Option)
    • BS Cyber Criminology
  • University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
    • Bachelor of Applied Science

Program Description

The Associate of Applied Science Degree in Cybersecurity prepares entry-level computer technicians with cybersecurity skills to help fulfil the gap of expertise needed within the IT profession. The program emphasizes on computer security and information assurance concepts augmented with current industry standard techniques. Students will gain knowledge in the topics of the latest security technologies and will also examine the issues of information security awareness, as well as legal and ethical issues associated with cybersecurity. Courses offered under this major also covers topics related to threats and vulnerabilities, prevention at the technical (hardware and software) and human levels, detection, response, and management aspects of security.

Successful students can either opt to apply for entry level cybersecurity jobs or transfer to four-year institution leading to bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity or related field. Students completing this degree program will be able to use the curriculum fundamentals learned to prepare for various industry certification examinations related to this domain.

Degree Plan

Semester I (16 hours)

CS 1404Programming I

4
ENGL 1113Composition I

3
MATH 1045Pre-Calculus Math

5
GSTD 1021Student Success I

1

Choose three (3) hours from below:

HIST 2013U.S. History I

3
HIST 2023U.S. History II

3
PSCI 2003American Government National

3

Semester II (16 hours)

CS 2124Programming II

4
ENGL 1123Composition II

3
MATH 1525Calculus & Analytic Geometry 1

5
GSTD 1031Student Success II

1

Choose three (3) hours from below:

HIST 1003World History I

3
HIST 1013World History II

3

Semester III (13 hours)

CS 2193Computer Networking

3
CS 2313Linux/Unix Operating System

3
CS 2363Data Structures and Algorithms

3
GSTD 1041Student Success III

1

Choose three (3) hours from below:

CS 2033Introduction to Cyber Defense

3
MATH 2103Probability & Statistics

3

CS 2033 (Introduction to Cyber Defense): Only applicable for non-transfer students

Semester IV (15 hours)

CS 2453Ethical Hacking

3
CS 2003Virtualization

3
CS 2343Cybersecurity Essentials

3
CS 2353Computer Forensics

3

Choose three (3) hours from below:

ENGL 2213World Literature I

3
ENGL 2223World Literature II

3
CE 2403Internship I

3

CE 2403: Only applicable for non-transfer students

Total Credit Hours: 60