Cyber security AAS degree
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Cyber security AAS degree
Assoc of Applied Science
Major code: 2066
Department: Business and Computer Information
Chair: Nila K Stephens
Quick Info
Degree Advisors
- Nila K Stephens
- 541-881-5896
- Scott Carpenter
- 541-881-5773
This program prepares students for work in a variety of computer related careers as a desktop administrator, entry level network engineer, entry level systems engineer or entry level SQL support specialist. This degree is designed for students wishing to directly enter the workforce. do not use this anymore
Program/Discipline Outcomes
- Describe communication strategies and professional behaviors needed to support end-users, work with peers and clients to complete business practice analyses
- Prepare proposals for IT projects
- Develop a plan for finding and maintaining a career as an IT professional.
- Students will be prepared for introductory industry certification exams.
- Articulate the principles and best practices of cybersecurity, analyze an organization's security vulnerabilities, and implement technical and procedural solutions to harden and protect an organization's computer and network infrastructure.
- Demonstrate an introductory proficiency with commonly used database and website development tools that would prepare the student to provide initial support of these systems for a small-to medium-sized organization.
- Plan, implement, administer and support the network servers to help a small-to mid-sized organization achieve its business goals and objectives.
- Students will be able to distinguish between, and articulate some of the benefits and challenges of, on premise and cloud-based server infrastructure designs.
- Configure and deploy network switching and routing equipment needed to appropriately segment and control local area, wide area and wireless networks.
Required Courses (83 Credits)
Courses are listed in suggested sequence.
Year One
Course # | Course Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
PSY 101 Psychology of Human Relations Or BA 204 Teamwork Dynamics | 3 | |
CIS 100 | INTRO TO PC NETWORK & CYBERSECURITY | 4 |
CIS 101 | INTRODUCTION TO NETWORK | 4 |
CIS 102 | ROUTING & SWITCHING ESSENTIALS | 4 |
CIS 110 | INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ESSENTIALS I | 3 |
CIS 140 | INTRO TO OPERATING SYSTEMS | 4 |
CS 194 | WEB ESSENTIALS | 3 |
CS 195 | WEB DESIGN | 3 |
CS 240 | SERVER OPERATING SYSTEMS 1 | 4 |
CS 241 | SERVER OPERATING SYSTEMS 2 | 4 |
HDEV 112 | FRESHMAN SEMINAR | 1 |
MATH 060 | BEGINNING ALGEBRA I | 5 |
WR 115 | INTRO TO COLLEGE WRITING | 4 |
Electives (7 Credits)
Electives