Bachelor of Applied Science in Cyber Defense

Contact Information:

 

Matthew Odermann/Cybersecurity Instructor

(701) 394-4226

modermann@tm.edu

Program Type

Bachelors

Estimated Time to Complete

Four Years (8 Semesters)

Format

On Campus

Program Description

A Bachelor of Applied Science in Cyber Defense prepares students with the skills to defeat real- world cyber threats and cyberattacks. The curriculum encompasses both defensive and
offensive cybersecurity techniques and concepts. Students will develop the knowledge and skills to work in security operations roles.

The program is designed to utilize the foundations of the current Associate of Applied Science in Cybersecurity and Data Privacy offered at TMC. The program ensures that students take the required courses in
8 semesters.

The program has foundations in programming, networking, and cyber security. TMC’s cyber lab will feature current equipment and software to perform ethical hacking and penetration
exercises.

Concurrent with the program, students will have the opportunity to prepare for several industry certifications, such as the Palo Alto PCCET & PCNSA, CompTia CySA+ and CEH (certified ethical hacker).

Mission

The mission of the Bachelor of Applied Science in Cyber Defense degree is to prepare students with the skills and knowledge to become cybersecurity professionals with a curriculum that reflects the Seven Teachings of the Anishinaabe People.

Credit Hours

120 Credits

Application Deadline

Review the TMC Academic Calendar for registration deadlines for each semester. 

Requirements

General Education 30cr
Cybersecurity Foundations 48cr
Cyber Defense Core 36cr
Electives 6cr
Total Program 120cr

Students must not receive a grade lower than a “C” in any cybersecurity foundation or cyber defense core course. Students also must maintain a 2.5 GPA in the Cyber Defense Core courses.

Plan of Study Grid

Year One (Fall)

ENGL 110College Composition I

3

LANG 121 or LANG 125
Chippewa/Cree Lang I or Ojibwe Lang I

3

CIS 141Intro to Cybersecurity

3

CIS 162Operating Systems

3

CIS 255Cloud Foundations

3

Total Credit Hours:15

Year One (Spring)

ENGL 120College Composition II

3

COMM 110Fundamentals of Public Speaking

3

LANG 122 or LANG 126
Chippewa/Cree Lang II or Ojibwe Lang II

3

CIS 165Networking Fundamentals II

3

CIS 168Firewalls and Network Security

3

Total Credit Hours:15

Year Two (Fall)

CIS 241Intro to Digital Forensics

3

CIS 270Cybersecurity Infrastructure Configuration

3

CSCI 160Computer Science I

4

HUMM
Arts/Humanities Elective

3

MATH 103College Algebra

4

Total Credit Hours:17

Year Two (Spring)

CIS 223Linux System Administration

3

CIS 245Security Operations Fundamentals

3

CIS 271Cybersecurity & Data Privacy

3

CSCI 161Computer Science II

4

HIST Native American History Elective

3

SOCI
Select from CJ, ECON, HIST, POLS, PSYC, SOCI

3

Total Credit Hours:19

Year Three (Fall)

CIS 261Cybersecurity Law & Ethics

3

CIS 264Ethical Hacking & Network Defense

3

CIS 320Information Security Management

3

CIS 365Defensive Network Security

3

MATH 210Elementary Statistics

3

Total Credit Hours:15

Year Three (Spring)

CIS 267Intermediate Networking I

3

CIS 326Database and Application Security

3

CIS 366Security Operations Analysis

3

CIS 387Cryptography

3

Total Credit Hours:12

Year Four (Fall)

CIS 410Wireless and Mobile Security

3

CIS 418Cloud Security Essentials

3

CIS 435Network Security & Analysis

3

CIS 440Threat Hunting and Incident Response

3

Elective
CJ, ECON, HIST, POLS, or SOCI

3

Total Credit Hours:15

Year Four (Spring)

Elective
CJ, ECON, HIST, POLS, or SOCI

3

CIS 390Survey of Critical Infrastructure Security

3

CIS 470Penetration Testing

3

CIS 490Capstone Project

3

Total Credit Hours:12

Total Credit Hours: 120