Cybersecurity, An Option to the Associate in Applied Science in Computer Science/Information Technology
Program Description
The Cybersecurity option in the Computer Science/Informational Technology, Associate in Applied Science is designed to provide students the opportunity to apply their work experience to earning an associate degree in applied science. Students can earn credit for their work experience while they prepare for career advancement. Up to 17 credits may be awarded for work experience, including military experience, trade/proprietary school preparation, apprenticeship programs, certifications, and on-the-job-training.
Transfer Information
This major provides students with skills to protect organizations critical data from malicious attacks. Possible transfer opportunities in this field include: Thomas Edison State University's BS Cybersecurity; Kean University BS Cybersecurity; Stockton University's BS Computer Information Systems. Other transfer opportunities are available, visit the OCC Academic Advising & Transfer Services Office for more information.
Career Information
The Associate of Applied Science Degrees are designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to start employment upon graduation. Several of the A.A.S. degrees provide the opportunity for the student to gain work experience by offering internship credit. These degrees are usually technical in nature and prepare the student for certification and licensing exams necessary to work in their field of choice. Students are strongly encouraged to consult with OCC faculty and Career Services as they begin to explore career options. OCC students can also utilize Focus2 Career, a resource provided by OCC, to explore degree programs and corresponding careers. To get started, log in through Ocean Connect.
| First Semester | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 151 | English I | 3 |
| MATH 156 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
| CSIT 165 | Programming I | 4 |
| CSIT 144 | Introduction to Operating System Using Unix | 3 |
| Humanities or Social Science Gen. Ed. Requirement | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| ENGL 152 | English II | 3 |
| CSIT 166 | Programming II | 4 |
| CSIT 185 | Networking I | 3 |
| CSIT 145 - Computing Fundamentals | 3 | |
| CSIT 242 - Penetration Testing Fundamentals | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| CSIT 186 | Networking II | 3 |
| CSIT 200 | Information Security Fundamentals | 3 |
| Any Gen. Ed. Requirement | 8 | |
| Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| CSIT 168 | Introduction to Python Programming | 2 |
| CSIT 240 | Ethical Hacking: Hacker Techniques and Tools | 3 |
| CSIT 243 - Cisco Networking Fundamentals (CCNA) | 3 | |
| CSIT 244 - Digital Forensics Fundamentals | 3 | |
| Elective(s) to make 60 credits | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 60 | |