Computer Network Security Degree (CNS)

Associate in Applied Science

This curriculum prepares graduates for employment as computer network security specialists in a business environment as it prepares learners for industry certification. All students must complete 23 credit hours of general education courses.

Requirements

First Semester

CIS 102	Career Essentials for CIS	3
CIS 104	CIS Fundamentals	3
CIS 132	Introduction to Networking	3
CIS 180	Computer Servicing-Hardware	3
CIS 181	Computer Servicing-Operating Systems	3
Total Credit Hours:		15

 

Second Semester

CIS 165	Fundamentals of Information Security	3
CIS 175	Cloud Computing	3
CPS 111	Business Computer Systems	3
ENG 101	Rhetoric I	3
MAT 105	College Algebra	4
Total Credit Hours:		16

ENG 101, MAT 105 Courses: These courses may be applied toward A.A.S. general education requirements.

Third Semester

BUS 111	Principles of Business	3
CIS 133	Open Source Operating Systems	3
CIS 144	Introduction to Python	3
ENG 102	Rhetoric II	3
	Or
SPE 101	Principles of Public Speaking	3
	Humanities/Fine Arts Course	3
Total Credit Hours:		15

ENG 102, SPE 101, Humanities: These courses may be applied toward A.A.S. general education requirements.

Fourth Semester

CIS 136	Identity Management	4
CIS 233	InfoSec Defenses & Incident Response	3
CIS 253	Successful Career & Life Stra	2
CIS 265		4
	Social/Behavioral Science Course	3
Total Credit Hours:		16

Social/Behavioral Science Course: These courses may be applied toward A.A.S. general education requirements.

Total Credit Hours: 62

NOTE: Candidates for the Associate in Applied Science degree must earn a minimum of 23 semester hours in general education courses.