Specialists in cybersecurity plan and execute security measures to shield computer systems, networks and networked devices from external threats, infiltration and cyberattacks.  Students earning this program emphasis will understand how to prevent, monitor, and respond to data breaches and cyberattacks.

Required Courses

TOTAL REQUIREMENTS

61 Units

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

40 Units

CIT 112

Network+

3

CIT 114

IT Essentials

4

CIT 128

Introduction to Software Development

4

CIT 217

Security+

3

CIT 263

Introduction to IT Project Management

3

 

Cybersecurity emphasis requirements:

CIT 220

Routing and Switching

4

CIT 270

Network Tools

4

CIT 273

Network Defense

3

CIT 274

Ethical Hacking

3

CIT 275

Hacking Forensics Investigation

3

 

Program Elective – System Administration - choose 6 units from the following:

6

CIT 211

Microsoft Operating System Management

 

CIT 212

Microsoft Networking II

 

CIT 214

Microsoft Azure Administration

 

CIT 173

Introduction to Linux

 

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

21 Units

English/Communications Must include a writing course

6

Mathematics Requirement: Recommended MATH 124

3

Science Requirement

3

Human Relations Requirement

3

Humanities/Social Science Requirement

3

U.S. & Nevada Constitutions Requirement

3


Please see the Associate of Applied Science page for a list of all courses filling general education requirements.

 

Suggested Course Sequence


COMPUTER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - Cybersecurity Emphasis - Associate of Applied Science
First Semester Units Third Semester Units
CIT 114 4 CIT 112 3
CIT 128 4 CIT 217 3
ENG 101 3 CIT 212 3
Mathematics 3 ENG 102 or 107 3
Human Relations 3    
Second Semester Units Fourth Semester Units
CIT 220 4 CIT 270 4
CIT 173 3 CIT 263 3
CIT 273 3 CIT 275 3
CIT 274 3 Humanities/Social Science 3
Science 3 U.S./NV Constitution 3