2025-2027 Fort Peck Catalog

Cybersecurity-Network-Technology

The demand for skilled cybersecurity professionals continues to soar. Our Associate of Applied Science in Cybersecurity Network Technology program prepares students for a career with job security, remote work flexibility, and enhanced earning potential, as the cybersecurity field is in high demand and offers competitive salaries. Cybersecurity professionals are not only limited to Information Technology (IT) or technical companies. They are needed across all industries in both private and public sectors, particularly financial services, healthcare, government, manufacturing, energy and utilities.

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


Degree Requirements

General Education Requirements


Core I
Communications

6

Core II
Mathematics

3

Core VI
Native American Studies

3

Core VII
Computer Technology

3

Total Credit Hours:12

Students, please consult your academic advisor and the program plan of study for specific General Education core requirements

Program of Study Courses

CAPP 120Introduction to Computers

3

CAPP 154Microsoft Word

3

CAPP 156Microsoft Excel

3

ITS 125Fundamentals of Voice & Data Cabling

3

ITS 130Cybersecurity Essentials

3

ITS 164Networking Fundamentals

3

ITS 166MS Windows

3

ITS 170MS Windows Server

3

ITS 218Network Security

3

ITS 224Introduction To Linux

3

ITS 272Cyber Defense

3

ITS 274Ethical Hacking and Network Defense

3

ITS 275Border / Perimeter Network Security

3

ITS 280Computer Repair And Maintenance

3

NTS 104Intro to Networks

3

NTS 105Routing & Switching Essentials

3

Total Credit Hours:48

Program of Study Plan

AAS Cybersecurity Network Technology 2025
 

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES

Core Competencies:

Practice core competencies in computing to analyze, design, develop, and implement secure information technology solutions.

Ethical Reasoning:

Understand professional, ethical, legal, security, and social issues in the utilization of computer technology.

Problem Solving:

Measure the performance and troubleshoot computer and cybersecurity systems.

Digital Competencies:

Be able to use cybersecurity, information assurance, and cyber/computer forensics software/tools.