Overview
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Two year program
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Enter the workforce quickly
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Full program offered at:
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Program Pathway
Cybersecurity, AAS
| Cybersecurity, AAS Total | 46 | |
| First Semester | 18 | |
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| ELECTIVE | Elective - Introduction to Computers Course options listed in the catalog. | 3 |
| ITSC 1371 | IT Essentials | 3 |
| ITCC 1314 | CCNA 1: Introduction to Networks | 3 |
| ITCC 1344 | CCNA 2: Switching, Routing and Wireless Essentials | 3 |
| ELECTIVE | Elective - Computer Programming Course options listed in the catalog. | 3 |
| EDUC 1300 | Learning Framework: 1st Year Experience | 3 |
| Second Semester | 12 | |
| ITCC 2320 | CCNA 3: Enterprise Networking, Security and Automation | 3 |
| ITCA 1370 | Cybersecurity Fundamentals | 3 |
| ITSW 1307 | Introduction to Databases | 3 |
| CRIJ 1301 | Intro To Criminal Justice | 3 |
| Third Semester | 7 | |
| ENGL 1301 | Composition & Rhetoric I | 3 |
| MATH 2413 | Calculus I | 4 |
| Fourth Semester | 9 | |
| ITCA 1374 | Fundamentals of Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity | 3 |
| ITCC 1330 | DEVNET Associate | 3 |
| SPCH 1321 | Business and Professional Communication | 3 |
| Fifth Semester | 0 | |
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Program Details
- Cybersecurity is a growing concern for business and federal government computer systems. Cybersecurity defense teams are required to have skills in hacking deterrence, programming, systems operations and management.
Program Highlights
- Students will construct and manage local area network services using Microsoft Windows workstations and remote or cloud-based Microsoft servers using Microsoft Azure technology. Students will gain hands on skills in basic network design, network management, network automation, network security and device management.
Credentials and Career
- Upon successful completion of this program, students will have the necessary background to take one or more of the following exams:
- CompTIA A+
- Cisco CCNA
- Microsoft Workstation
- Microsoft Azure industry certifications.
Transferability
- Program graduates may further their education at Lone Star College by applying to the Bachelor of Applied Technology Program in Cybersecurity.
- General education courses (Core) are designed for easy transfer to Texas public institutions and applicable to requirements at private and out-of-state institutions.
- Technical coursework may be transferrable to other institutions.
Please consult with a program advisor for more information about transferability.
This program reflects a curriculum revision that has been submitted for state authorization.
- Students who are classified as First Time in College (FTIC) will complete EDUC 1300 - Learning Framework: First Year Experience.
- Students who are not classified as First Time in College (FTIC) and have not yet demonstrated college-level readiness in reading and writing, will complete EDUC 1300 - Learning Framework: First Year Experience.
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- Cybersecurity is a growing concern for business and federal government computer systems. Cybersecurity defense teams are required to have skills in hacking deterrence, programming, systems operations and management.
Program Highlights
- Students will construct and manage local area network services using Microsoft Windows workstations and remote or cloud-based Microsoft servers using Microsoft Azure technology. Students will gain hands on skills in basic network design, network management, network automation, network security and device management.
Credentials and Career
- Upon successful completion of this program, students will have the necessary background to take one or more of the following exams:
- CompTIA A+
- Cisco CCNA
- Microsoft Workstation
- Microsoft Azure industry certifications.
Transferability
- Program graduates may further their education at Lone Star College by applying to the Bachelor of Applied Technology Program in Cybersecurity.
- General education courses (Core) are designed for easy transfer to Texas public institutions and applicable to requirements at private and out-of-state institutions.
- Technical coursework may be transferrable to other institutions.
Please consult with a program advisor for more information about transferability.
This program reflects a curriculum revision that has been submitted for state authorization.
- Design and develop disaster recovery plans to restore business continuity.
- Identify cyber threats.
- Mitigate cyber threats.
To complete the program sequence within 60 credit hours requires that students place into MATH 2413: Calculus I or higher-level math. Students who do not place into MATH 2413 or higher will be required to complete prerequisite coursework beyond the program’s 60 credit hours. Placement testing is available.
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