Information Systems Security
Information Systems Security covers a broad expanse of technology concepts. This curriculum provides individuals with the skills required to implement effective and comprehensive information security controls.
Coursework includes networking technologies, operating systems administration, information policy, intrusion detection, security administration, and industry best practices to protect data communications.
Graduates should be prepared for employment as security administrators. Additionally, they will acquire the skills that allow them to pursue security certifications.
Associate in Applied Science (A25270)
Program Summary |
Hours |
|---|---|
| General Education | 16 |
| English/Communication | 6 |
| Humanities/Fine Arts | 3 |
| Natural Sciences/Mathematics | 4 |
| Social/Behavioral Sciences | 3 |
| Core Courses | 45 |
| Other Courses | 13 |
| Program Total | 74 |
Courses requiring a grade of "C" or better: BUS, CIS, CTS, DBA, NET, NOS and SEC
| Course | Class | Lab | Credit |
| First Semester (Fall) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| ACA 115 First-Year Seminar | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| CIS 110 Introduction to Computers | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| ENG 111 Expository Writing | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| NET 125 Networking Basics | 1 | 4 | 3 |
| NOS 110 Operating System Concepts | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Semester Total | 8 | 11 | 13 |
| Second Semester (Spring) | |||
| MAT 171 Precalculus Algebra | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| MAT 171A Precalculus Algebra Lab | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| NET 126 Routing Basics | 1 | 4 | 3 |
| NOS 120 Linux/UNIX Single User | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| NOS 130 Windows Single User | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Semester Total | 8 | 10 | 13 |
| Third Semester (Summer) | |||
| CIS 115 Intro to Programming and Logic | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| NOS 220 Linux/UNIX Administration I | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| SEC 110 Security Concepts | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Social/Behavioral Science Elective | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Semester Total | 10 | 5 | 12 |
| Fourth Semester (Fall) | |||
| NET 175 Wireless Technology | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| NET 225 Routing and Switching I | 1 | 4 | 3 |
| SEC 160 Secure Administration I | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| SEC 150 Secure Communication | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Semester Total | 10 | 10 | 15 |
| Fifth Semester (Spring) | |||
| BUS 110 Introduction to Business | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| DBA 110 Database Concepts | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| NET 226 Routing and Switching II | 1 | 4 | 3 |
| SEC 220 Defense In-Depth | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Semester Total | 8 | 9 | 12 | Sixth Semester (Summer) |
| COM 120 Intro to Interpersonal Communication | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| SEC 210 Intrusion Detection | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| SEC 289 Security Capstone Project | 1 | 4 | 3 |
| Semester Total | 6 | 6 | 9 |
| Program Totals | 50 | 51 | 74 |
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