Cybersecurity (AAS)
Program Code: APCSCY
Credential: Associate in Applied Science
High Demand Occupation, High Skill Occupation, High Wage Occupation
In this program, students are introduced to the skills and strategies needed to plan and carry out security measures to protect an organization's computer networks and systems. Students will learn networking and network security skills using server, infrastructure and perimeter technologies working in Linux operating systems, Cisco infrastructure and perimeter devices, and Microsoft operating systems.
Articulation
Eastern Michigan University, BS degree
Copies can be obtained from the Counseling Office, a program advisor, or from the Curriculum and Assessment Office Web site: http://www.wccnet.edu/learn/transfer-wcc-credits/articulation-agreements.php.
Minimum Credits Required for the Program: 65
Full-Time Students
| First Semester | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| CIS 120 | Linux/UNIX I: Fundamentals | 3 |
| CNT 201 | Microsoft Client/Server Administration | 3 |
| CNT 206 | Introduction to Networks | 4 |
| Soc. Sci. Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Writing Elective(s) 1 | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| CNT 216 | Switching, Routing and Wireless Essentials | 4 |
| CPS 141 | Introduction to Programming Using Python | 4 |
| CSS 200 | Introduction to Network Security - Security+ | 4 |
| CSS 205 | Essentials of Network Penetration Testing | 4 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| CNT 211 | Server Administration I | 4 |
| CNT 226 | Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation (ENSA) | 4 |
| CSS 210 | Network Perimeter Protection - CCNA Security | 4 |
| MTH 160 | Basic Statistics | 4 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| CNT 290 | Network Forensics | 4 |
| CSS 225 | Cybersecurity Operations - CCNA Cyber Ops | 4 |
| Arts/Human. Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Nat. Sci. Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Speech/Comp. Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Total Credits | 65 | |
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Students planning to transfer to a 4-year college should take ENG 111 Composition I; otherwise, student may consider ENG 107 Technical Writing Fundamentals.
Part-Time Students
| First Semester | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| CIS 120 | Linux/UNIX I: Fundamentals | 3 |
| CNT 206 | Introduction to Networks | 4 |
| Credits | 7 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| CNT 201 | Microsoft Client/Server Administration | 3 |
| CNT 216 | Switching, Routing and Wireless Essentials | 4 |
| Credits | 7 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| Nat. Sci. Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Writing Elective(s) 1 | 3 | |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| CPS 141 | Introduction to Programming Using Python | 4 |
| CSS 200 | Introduction to Network Security - Security+ | 4 |
| Credits | 8 | |
| Fifth Semester | ||
| CNT 211 | Server Administration I | 4 |
| CSS 205 | Essentials of Network Penetration Testing | 4 |
| Credits | 8 | |
| Sixth Semester | ||
| Soc. Sci. Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Speech/Comp. Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Seventh Semester | ||
| CNT 226 | Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation (ENSA) | 4 |
| CSS 210 | Network Perimeter Protection - CCNA Security | 4 |
| Credits | 8 | |
| Eighth Semester | ||
| CNT 290 | Network Forensics | 4 |
| CSS 225 | Cybersecurity Operations - CCNA Cyber Ops | 4 |
| Credits | 8 | |
| Ninth Semester | ||
| MTH 160 | Basic Statistics | 4 |
| Arts/Human. Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Credits | 7 | |
| Total Credits | 65 | |