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Cybersecurity-Network-Technology

The Cybersecurity Network Technology Associate of Applied Science (AAS) offers you a way to fully develop and gain confidence in IT skills, prepare for taking IT certification exams, and earn a valuable credential that prepares you for jobs in this in-demand career field. Coursework in the Cybersecurity / Network Technology AAS degree program aligns with widely recognized and respected IT industry certifications and prepares you with the foundational skills needed to enter the IT profession. Integrating hands-on, applied learning with theory, you will gain practical knowledge and skills essential for a variety of IT positions.

Occupational Objective: Information Technology (IT) Specialist, Network Support Specialist, Information Security Manager, IT Security Consultant, Cybersecurity Technician.

Degree Requirements

General Education Requirements


Core I
Communications

6

Core VI
Computer Technology

3

Core II
Mathematics and Science

12

Core V
Native American Studies

4

Total Credit Hours:12

Program of Study Courses

CAPP 120Introduction to Computers

3

CAPP 154Microsoft Word

3

CAPP 156Microsoft Excel

3

ITS 125Fundamentals of Voice & Data Cabling

ITS 130Cybersecurity Essentials

3

ITS 164Networking Fundamentals

3

ITS 166MS Windows

3

ITS 170MS Windows Server

ITS 224Introduction To Linux

3

ITS 257Introduction to Computer Virtualization

3

ITS 272Cyber Defense

3

ITS 274Ethical Hacking and Network Defense

3

ITS 280Computer Repair And Maintenance

3

ITS 289Professional Certification

3

NTS 104Intro to Networks

3

NTS 105Routing & Switching Essentials

3

Total Credit Hours:48

Total Credit Hours: 60

Total Credit Hours: 0-60

Program Learning Outcomes:

  • Analyze and evaluate the cybersecurity needs of an organization.
  • Conduct a cybersecurity risk assessment.
  • Measure the performance and troubleshoot cyber security systems.
  • Be able to use cyber security, information assurance, and cyber/computer forensics software/tools.

Information Networking Technology