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Associate of Science in Cybersecurity
The Associate of Science in Cybersecurity is designed to advance the student’s practical knowledge and skills in the cybersecurity industry, regardless of one’s background. Organizations of all sizes face constant cyberthreats and cyberattacks from both internal and external attackers. The cybersecurity associate degree provides a fundamental understanding of cybersecurity theory and know-how often required to implement effective cybersecurity defenses in public and private sectors. Students who complete this associate degree may wish to consider pursuing the University’s cybersecurity bachelor's degree for further knowledge and skill.
Degree Program Objectives
In addition to the institutional and degree level learning objectives, graduates of this program are expected to achieve these learning outcomes:
- Identify common uses of cryptography in creating a secure infrastructure.
- Implement various mitigation strategies to cyber threats and provide security solutions.
- Demonstrate a fundamental knowledge of local and wide area networks.
- Explain legal and ethical issues related to technology implications.
Degree at a Glance
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General Education Requirements
30
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Major Required
24
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Final Program Requirement
3
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Elective Requirements
3
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Total Semester Hours
60
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Degree Program Requirements
General Education (30 semester hours)
| Arts & Humanities (6 semester hours) 1 |
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Select 2 courses from the following:
6
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| Civics, Political & Social Sciences (6 semester hours) 2 |
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Select 2 courses from the following:
6
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| Communication: Writing, Oral, and Multimedia (9 semester hours) |
| History (3 semester hours) |
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Select 1 course from the following:
3
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| Mathematics and Applied Reasoning (3 semester hours) |
| Natural Sciences (3 semester hours) |
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Total Semester Hours
30
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Major Required (24 semester hours)
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Total Semester Hours
24
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Final Program Requirement (3 semester hours)
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Total Semester Hours
3
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Elective Requirements (3 semester hours)
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Select any courses comprised of lower (100-200) level courses not already taken to fulfill requirements listed above. Additional general education courses may be taken to fulfill elective requirements
3
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Total Semester Hours
3
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All literature courses require successful completion of ENGL101-Proficiency in Writing or ENGL110-Making Writing Relevant.
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All literature courses require successful completion of ENGL101-Proficiency in Writing or ENGL110-Making Writing Relevant.