Associate of Arts in Cybersecurity
The Associate of Arts in Cybersecurity degree is designed for students interested in a career in the area of protecting computer systems and networks. It is designed to fulfill the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) requirements while providing flexibility in preparing students for transfer to a four-year institution. Students will learn about the vulnerabilities of hardware and software systems, perform network security testing, including countermeasure testing and the risk factor analysis needed to design a flexible and comprehensive security plan. Students will gain skills in providing for business continuity and disaster recovery. They can sit for the following industry certifications: CompTIA Linux+ and Security+; CCENT; CCNA Cyber Ops (SECOPS); and Microsoft Technology Associate. Since transfer requirements vary widely, it is important to consult with an advisor if you plan to transfer to a college or university.
Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Communications | ||
| Six credit hours | 6.00 | |
| Must complete ENG 121 and COM-150 OR ENG-122: | ||
| ENGLISH COMPOSITION I 1 | ||
| PUBLIC SPEAKING ((OR)) 1 | ||
| ENGLISH COMPOSITION II 1 | ||
| Humanities | ||
| Select two courses from two different prefixes: | 7.00-8.00 | |
| ART APPRECIATION 1 | ||
| HISTORY OF ART I 1 | ||
| HISTORY OF ART II 1 | ||
| WOMEN & LITERATURE 1 | ||
| CHILDRENS LITERATURE 1 | ||
| WEST CIV I: ANCIENT WORLD-1715 1 | ||
| WESTERN CIV II 1 | ||
| MODERN CULTURE & THE ARTS 1 | ||
| WORLD MYTHOLOGIES 1 | ||
| SPANISH I | ||
| SPANISH II 1 | ||
| SPANISH III 1 | ||
| SPANISH IV 1 | ||
| MUSIC APPRECIATION 1 | ||
| ETHICS 1 | ||
| INTRO TO PHILOSOPHY 1 | ||
| COMPARATIVE RELIGION 1 | ||
| NEW TESTAMENT 1 | ||
| Mathematics | ||
| Select one, Calculus recommended | 4.00 | |
| COLLEGE ALGEBRA 1 | ||
| CALCULUS I & ANALYTIC GEOMETRY 1 | ||
| Natural Science | ||
| Select two courses from two different prefixes – one must have a lab | 7.00-9.00 | |
| HUMAN BIOLOGY 1 | ||
| BIOLOGICAL FORM AND FUNCTION 1 | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO BIOLOGY 1 | ||
| MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR BIOLOGY 1 | ||
| ORGANISMAL BIOLOGY 1 | ||
| ENVIRONMENT AND SOCIETY 1 | ||
| HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY 1 1 | ||
| HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY II 1 | ||
| MICROBIOLOGY 1 | ||
| CHEMISTRY 1 | ||
| GENERAL CHEMISTRY I 1 | ||
| GENERAL CHEMISTRY II 1 | ||
| ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I 1 | ||
| ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II 1 | ||
| PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY 1 | ||
| PHYSICAL GEOLOGY 1 | ||
| ASTRONOMY 1 | ||
| PHYSICS I 1 | ||
| PHYSICS II 1 | ||
| Social Science | ||
| Select two courses from two different prefixes: | 6.00-8.00 | |
| PRIN OF ECONOMICS-MICRO 1 | ||
| PRIN OF ECONOMICS-MACRO 1 | ||
| WEST CIV I: ANCIENT WORLD-1715 1 | ||
| WESTERN CIV II 1 | ||
| US HISTORY I 1 | ||
| US HIST II: RECONSTRUC-PRESENT 1 | ||
| HISTORY OF MICHIGAN 1 | ||
| AMERICAN GOV'T & POLITICAL SCI 1 | ||
| STATE & LOCAL GOVERNMENT 1 | ||
| PSYCHOLOGY 1 | ||
| PSYCHOLOGY & PERSONALITY 1 | ||
| HUMAN GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT 1 | ||
| ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY 1 | ||
| HUMAN SEXUALITY 1 | ||
| SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY 1 | ||
| PRIN OF SOCIOLOGY 1 | ||
| MODERN SOCIAL PROBLEMS 1 | ||
| MARRIAGE & FAMILY LIVING 1 | ||
| Cybersecurity Certificate | ||
| 30 credit hours | ||
| CIS-112 | CISCO I | 3.00 |
| CIS-113 | CISCO II | 3.00 |
| CIS-151 | ETHICAL HACKING I 1 | 3.00 |
| CIS-152 | ETHICAL HACKING II 1 | 3.00 |
| CIS-161 | CYBERSECURITY OPERATIONS 1 | 3.00 |
| CIS-162 | INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER FORENSICS | 3.00 |
| CIS-172 | LINUX OPERATING SYSTEMS 1 | 3.00 |
| CIS-245 | NETWORK SECURITY 1 | 3.00 |
| CIS-270 | PC OPERATING SYSTEMS 1 | 3.00 |
| CIS-272 | LINUX OPERATING SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION 1 | 3.00 |
| Total Credits | 60.00-65.00 | |
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Course has prerequisite(s).
Note: No courses under the 100 level will be accepted toward this degree. A grade of 2.0 or higher is required for any courses in the general education (MTA) areas.
Tuition is calculated on contact hours.
Current/Updated: 05/14/2020
Suggested Schedule
| Fall 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| CIS-112 | CISCO I | 3.00 |
| CIS-151 | ETHICAL HACKING I | 3.00 |
| CIS-172 | LINUX OPERATING SYSTEMS | 3.00 |
| ENG-121 | ENGLISH COMPOSITION I | 3.00 |
| MTA Humanities course | 3.00 | |
| Credits | 15.00 | |
| Winter 1 | ||
| CIS-113 | CISCO II | 3.00 |
| CIS-152 | ETHICAL HACKING II | 3.00 |
| CIS-161 | CYBERSECURITY OPERATIONS | 3.00 |
| CIS-245 | NETWORK SECURITY | 3.00 |
| COM-150 or ENG-122 |
PUBLIC SPEAKING or ENGLISH COMPOSITION II |
3.00 |
| Credits | 15.00 | |
| Fall 2 | ||
| CIS-162 | INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER FORENSICS | 3.00 |
| MATH-151 or MATH-161 |
COLLEGE ALGEBRA or CALCULUS I & ANALYTIC GEOMETRY |
4.00 |
| MTA Humanities course | 4.00 | |
| MTA Natural Science w/ lab | 4.00-5.00 | |
| MTA Social Science course | 3.00-4.00 | |
| Credits | 18.00-20.00 | |
| Winter 2 | ||
| CIS-270 | PC OPERATING SYSTEMS | 3.00 |
| CIS-272 | LINUX OPERATING SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION | 3.00 |
| MTA Natural Science course | 3.00-5.00 | |
| MTA Social Science course | 3.00-4.00 | |
| Credits | 12.00-15.00 | |
| Total Credits | 60.00-65.00 | |