Cybersecurity - Associate of Applied Science

Doña Ana Community College

2024-2025 Catalog

(61-62 credits)

NOTE:  Degree requires a minimum of 60 credit hours and a cumulative GPA of 2.0.

NOTE: Students must earn a final grade of C- or better in all Major Requirements courses and achieve a cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.0. A grade of C- or better is required in ENGL 1110G Composition I and designated Mathematics courses.

Students must complete all University degree requirements, which include: General Education requirements and elective credits to total at least 61-62 credits. Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits, but may be needed in order to take the necessary English and Mathematics coursework.

Prefix Title Credits
General Education
Select one course from four of the following six content areas for a total of 12-14 credits 1, 212-14
This degree requires courses from Areas I, II, III, and IV; students do not need to take additional courses to complete the General Education requirements.
Area I: Communications - English Composition Level 1
Composition I 34
Area II: Mathematics
Choose one from the following (3-4 credits):
College Algebra 33
Trigonometry & Pre-Calculus 34
Introduction to Statistics 33
Applications of Calculus I 33
Calculus and Analytic Geometry I 34
Calculus and Analytic Geometry II 34
Calculus and Analytic Geometry II Honors 34
Area III: Laboratory Sciences
Modern Computing in Practice 34
Area IV: Social/Behaivoral Sciences
Introduction to Criminal Justice 33
General Education Elective - Area I: Communications - English Composition Level 2
ENGL 2210GProfessional and Technical Communication Honors 33
Major Requirements
CTEC 120IT Infrastructure Support I3
or OECS 185 PC Maintenance and Repair I
CTEC 130Linux Workstation3
or OECS 204 Linux Operating System
CTEC 135Windows Workstation3
or OECS 207 Windows
CTEC 140Introduction to Database Design3
or OECS 220 Database Application and Design
CTEC 230Introduction to Linux Server Administration3
or OECS 234 Linux Server
CTEC 235Introduction to Windows Server Administration3
or OECS 237 Windows Server
CTEC 180Introduction to Networking4
or OECS 261 Introduction to Networks
CTEC 185Routing and Switching Essentials4
or OECS 262 Essentials of Routing and Switching
CTEC 290Network Security3
or CTEC 285 Connecting Networks
or OECS 269 Network Security
CSEC 275Introductory to Cryptography3
or CSEC 283 Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing
CSEC 280Introduction to Cyber Defense3
CSEC 285Introduction to Managing Information Security3
Choose two from the following:6
TOPICS IN IT1-3
Special Topics - Introductory Computer Technology
Introduction to Internet of Things3
Introduction to Database Management3
Structured Query Language (SQL)
Mobile Application Programming3
Mobile Application Development
JAVA Programming3
Java Programming I
C++ Programming3
C++ Programming I
Python Programming3
Visual Basic Programming3
Java Programming I3
JAVA Programming
Internship3
Internship I
Scaling Networks4
Network Fundamentals
Connecting Networks4
Network Routing Protocols
Fundamentals of Cloud Based Data Systems3
Special Topics1-3
Special Topics
Independent Study1-4
Independent Study
Total Credits61-62
1

Each course selected must be from a different area and students cannot take multiple courses in the same area. 

2

See the General Education section of the catalog for a full list of courses. 

3

Courses are identical to those offered at New Mexico State University Las Cruces (main) Campus.

(61-62 credits)

A Suggested Plan of Study

The contents of this roadmap may vary depending on initial student placement in mathematics and English. This is only a suggested plan of study for students, and is not intended as a contract.  Individual student academic plans may vary. Please contact your academic advisor to create a plan that works for you. Course availability may vary from fall to spring semester and may be subject to modification or change. 

NOTE:  Degree requires a minimum of 61 credit hours and a cumulative GPA of 2.0.

NOTE: Students must earn a final grade of C- or better in all Major Requirements courses and achieve a cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.0. A grade of C- or better is required in ENGL 1110G Composition I and designated Mathematics courses.

Students must complete all University degree requirements, which include: General Education requirements and elective credits to total at least 61 credits. Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits, but may be needed in order to take the necessary English and Mathematics coursework.

Plan of Study Grid
Semester 1Credits
Area I: Communications - English Composition Level 1 4
Composition I
Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences 3
Introduction to Criminal Justice
CTEC 120
IT Infrastructure Support I
or PC Maintenance and Repair I
3
CTEC 130
Linux Workstation
or Linux Operating System
3
CTEC 140
Introduction to Database Design
or Database Application and Design
3
 Credits16
Semester 2
General Education Elective - Area I: Communications - English Composition Level 2 3
Professional and Technical Communication Honors
CTEC 135
Windows Workstation
or Windows
3
CTEC 180
Introduction to Networking
or Introduction to Networks
4
CTEC 230
Introduction to Linux Server Administration
or Linux Server
3
Technical Requirement Elective - Choose one from the following: 3
TOPICS IN IT
or Special Topics - Introductory Computer Technology
Introduction to Internet of Things
or Introduction to Database Management
or Structured Query Language (SQL)
Mobile Application Programming
or Mobile Application Development
JAVA Programming
or Java Programming I
C++ Programming
or C++ Programming I
Python Programming
or Visual Basic Programming
Internship
or Internship I
Scaling Networks
or Network Fundamentals
Connecting Networks
or Network Routing Protocols
Fundamentals of Cloud Based Data Systems
or Special Topics
or Special Topics
Independent Study
or Independent Study
 Credits16
Semester 3
Area II: Mathematics - Choose one from the following: 3-4
College Algebra
Trigonometry & Pre-Calculus
Introduction to Statistics
Applications of Calculus I
Calculus and Analytic Geometry I
Calculus and Analytic Geometry II
Calculus and Analytic Geometry II Honors
CTEC 185
Routing and Switching Essentials
or Essentials of Routing and Switching
4
CTEC 235
Introduction to Windows Server Administration
or Windows Server
3
CTEC 290
Network Security
or Connecting Networks
or Network Security
3
Technical Requirement Elective - A list of approved electives can be found in Semester 2. 3
 Credits16-17
Semester 4
Area III: Laboratory Sciences 4
Modern Computing in Practice
CSEC 275
Introductory to Cryptography
or Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing
3
CSEC 280 Introduction to Cyber Defense 3
CSEC 285 Introduction to Managing Information Security 3
 Credits13
 Total Credits61-62