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Cybersecurity AS

 

Cybersecurity Overview (AS 2710)

Type of Award

AS - Associate in Science

Program Website

https://www.palmbeachstate.edu/career-pathways/pathway-stem.aspx

Program Description

The Cybersecurity AS program is meticulously crafted to instill a deep understanding and expertise in cybersecurity, aligned with the NICE (National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education) framework's specialty areas including Securely Provision, Operate and Maintain, Protect and Defend, Analyze, Collect and Operate, and Investigate. Designed to meet the increasing demand for cybersecurity professionals in Florida, the curriculum integrates technical and nontechnical skills, promoting employability, higher-order reasoning, problem-solving abilities, and adherence to ethical practices. Coursework covers: network security, security essentials, digital forensics and secure scripting, equipping graduates for real-world challenges and supporting business growth and innovation in the information technology (IT) industry.

Program Learning Outcomes

For detailed information, visit: www.palmbeachstate.edu/learningoutcomes/Program-Learning-Outcomes

Admission Requirements

Completion Requirements

Students must successfully complete all courses listed in the catalog for this program.

For more details about graduation requirements please refer to the Graduation section of this catalog.

Program Length

The program can be finished in two years of full-time enrollment or three years part-time.

Location

This program is offered on Lake Worth , Boca Raton, Palm Beach Gardens, Belle Glade, and Loxahatchee Groves campuses.

For More Information

Dr. Dwight Elliott, Professor, elliottd@palmbeachstate.edu, 561-868-4117

Employment Opportunities

This program prepares students for various technology-focused positions, such as software developers, network administrators, information security analysts, data analysts, IT support specialists, and systems managers. These roles leverage their expertise in computer science and information technology to meet the digital needs of modern businesses and organizations.

Career Path Notes

Courses from this program may transfer into Palm Beach State College's Bachelor of Applied Science program in Information Management, Security and Networking Assurance concentration. For more information, visit: www.palmbeachstate.edu/Bachelors

In addition, courses from this program may transfer to other colleges and universities that allow students to transfer into a four-year program. For more information, contact the college or university to which you wish to transfer.

Career Center

www.palmbeachstate.edu/Career

For more information about employment opportunities, including job outlook and salary information, visit: Occupational Outlook Handbook: www.bls.gov/ooh

O-Net Online: www.onetonline.org

Required courses:

General Education (Credits:15)

ENC1101English Composition 1 (AA)

3 Credits

Choose Any Humanities Area ll, Tier 1 course

3 Credits

AMH2020United States History Since 1877 (AA)

3 Credits

Or

POS1041Introduction to American Government (AA)

3 Credits

MAC1105College Algebra (AA)

3 Credits

Choose Any Natural Science Area IV, Tier 1 course

3 Credits

Required Courses (Credits: 39)

CGS1100Microcomputer Applications (AA)

3 Credits

CTS2120Security Essentials (AS)

3 Credits

CNT2000Network Technologies (AA)

3 Credits

CTS2301Linux Fundamentals (AS)

3 Credits

CTS2314Attack Prevention and Detection (AS)

3 Credits

CAP2140Digital Forensics 1 (AS)

3 Credits

COP1000Introduction to Programming (AA)

3 Credits

CIS1531Introduction to Secure Scripting (AS)

3 Credits

CNT2402Implementing and Administering Network Security (AS)

3 Credits

CIS2513Information Technology Project Management (AS)

3 Credits

COP2700Introduction to Database (AA)

3 Credits

CET2792Installing and Configuring Windows Server (AA)

3 Credits

CIS2223Ethics in Cybersecurity (AS)

3 Credits

Computer Science Electives (Credits: 6)

Computer Science Electives (Courses with one of the following prefixes: MAC, CNT, CAI, CTS, COP, CGS, CIS, CET, CAP, CEN) (6)

6 Credits

Total Credit Hours: 60

Course Sequence

Term One - Fall (Year One) (Credits: 15)

CGS1100Microcomputer Applications (AA)

3 Credits

CNT2000Network Technologies (AA)

3 Credits

CTS2120Security Essentials (AS)

3 Credits

ENC1101English Composition 1 (AA)

3 Credits

COP1000Introduction to Programming (AA)

3 Credits

Term Two - Spring (Year One) (Credits: 15)

CTS2301Linux Fundamentals (AS)

3 Credits

CNT2402Implementing and Administering Network Security (AS)

3 Credits

MAC1105College Algebra (AA)

3 Credits

CIS1531Introduction to Secure Scripting (AS)

3 Credits

AMH2020United States History Since 1877 (AA)

3 Credits

Or

POS1041Introduction to American Government (AA)

3 Credits

Term Three - Fall (Year Two) (Credits: 15)

CTS2314Attack Prevention and Detection (AS)

3 Credits

CIS2513Information Technology Project Management (AS)

3 Credits

CAP2140Digital Forensics 1 (AS)

3 Credits

Choose Any Humanities Area ll, Tier 1 course

3 Credits

Computer Science Elective (Course with one of the following prefixes: MAC, CNT, CAI, CTS, COP, CGS, CIS, CET, CAP, CEN) (3)

3 Credits

Term Four - Spring (Year Two) (Credits: 15)

COP2700Introduction to Database (AA)

3 Credits

CET2792Installing and Configuring Windows Server (AA)

3 Credits

CIS2223Ethics in Cybersecurity (AS)

3 Credits

Choose Any Natural Science Area IV, Tier 1 course

3 Credits

Computer Science Elective (Course with one of the following prefixes: MAC, CNT, CAI, CTS, COP, CGS, CIS, CET, CAP, CEN) (3)

3 Credits

Total Credit Hours: 60