2024-2025 College Catalog 
    
    Nov 03, 2024  
2024-2025 College Catalog

Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics, A.S.


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Department Chairperson - Mr. Justin Williams


The Information Technology Department offers an Associate of Science Degree in Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics that emphasizes the skills required to function in a Security Operations Center, as part of a Computer Security Incident Response Team, or IT Security department. Should the student elect to continue taking classes toward a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, credits will be applied toward the Concentration in Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics.

The following content labels and related descriptions delineate the areas of development expected as a result of completing the program:

  1. Students will demonstrate an advanced understanding of comprehensive information technology concepts and principles related to hardware, software, networking, cybersecurity, and programming.
  2. Students will use advanced critical thinking and analytical reasoning to solve problems related to a wide variety of information technology issues.
  3. Students will use advanced knowledge to evaluate the ethical, legal, and security issues related to all aspects of information technology.
  4. Students will apply best practices and advanced security strategies to protect hardware, operating systems, applications, networks, databases, and other information technology assets. 

 

Associate Degree CORE Requirements: 18 Credits


College Foundation: Complete 1 Credit


Communication/Information Literacy: Complete 3 Credits


Integrated Thinking: Complete 2 Credits


Introduction to Systems: Complete 3 Credits


Quantitative Literacy: Complete 3 Credits


Total Free Electives: 3 Credits


Total Credits for Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics Degree: 60 Credits


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