Information Technology - Systems Security (AAS) A25590S
The Information Technology (IT) curriculum with emphasis in Systems Security prepares graduates for employment as designers, testers, support technicians, administrators, developers, or programmers with organizations that use computers to design, process, manage, and communicate information, depending on the technical path selected within this curriculum.
Course work includes development of a student's ability to communicate and solve technical issues related to information support and services, interactive media, network systems, programming and software development, and other emerging technologies based on the selected area of study.
Graduates should qualify for employment in entry-level positions with businesses, educational systems, and governmental agencies which rely on computer systems to manage information. The program will incorporate the competencies of industry-recognized certification exams.
Course and Hour Requirements
Major Courses
| CTI 110 | Web, Pgm, & Db Foundation |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| CTI 120 | Network & Sec Foundation |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| CTI 140 | Virtualization Concepts |
1
|
4
| 3 |
| CTS 115 | Info Systems Business Concepts |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| CTS 120 | Hardware/Software Support |
2
|
3
| 3 |
| CTS 217 | Computer Train/Support |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| NET 125 | Introduction to Networks |
1
|
4
| 3 |
| NET 126 | Routing Basics |
1
|
4
| 3 |
| NOS 110 | Operating Systems Concepts |
2
|
3
| 3 |
| NOS 120 | Linux/UNIX Single User |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| NOS 230 | Windows Admin I |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| SEC 110 | Security Concepts |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| SEC 150 | Secure Communications |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| SEC 160 | Secure Admin I |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| SEC 210 | Intrusion Detection |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| SEC 260 | Security Admin II |
2
|
2
| 3 |
Major Electives: Select 3 Hours
Total Major Hours: 51
General Education Courses
| ACA 115 | Success and Study Skills |
0
|
2
| 1 |
Communications:
Humanities/Fine Arts
Social/Behavioral Sciences
| SOC 210 | Introduction to Sociology |
3
|
0
| 3 |
Natural Sciences/Mathematics:
| MAT 121 | Algebra/Trigonometry I |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| | (MAT 121 or higher) | | | |
Total General Education Hours: 16
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 67
Suggested Sequence of Courses
FIRST YEAR
Fall Semester
| ACA 115 | Success and Study Skills |
0
|
2
| 1 |
| CTI 110 | Web, Pgm, & Db Foundation |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| CTI 120 | Network & Sec Foundation |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| CTS 120 | Hardware/Software Support |
2
|
3
| 3 |
| MAT 121 | Algebra/Trigonometry I |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| | (MAT 121 or higher) | | | |
| NOS 110 | Operating Systems Concepts |
2
|
3
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
10
|
14
| 16 |
Spring Semester
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| NET 125 | Introduction to Networks |
1
|
4
| 3 |
| NOS 120 | Linux/UNIX Single User |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| SEC 110 | Security Concepts |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| SOC 210 | Introduction to Sociology |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
11
|
8
| 15 |
Summer Term
| COM 120 | Intro Interpersonal Com |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| HUM 115 | Critical Thinking |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
6
|
0
| 6 |
SECOND YEAR
Fall Semester
| CTS 115 | Info Systems Business Concepts |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| CTS 217 | Computer Train/Support |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| NET 126 | Routing Basics |
1
|
4
| 3 |
| SEC 150 | Secure Communications |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| SEC 160 | Secure Admin I |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
10
|
10
| 15 |
Spring Semester
| CTI 140 | Virtualization Concepts |
1
|
4
| 3 |
| NOS 230 | Windows Admin I |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| SEC 210 | Intrusion Detection |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| SEC 260 | Security Admin II |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| | Major Elective* |
0-1
|
6-12
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
7-8
|
16-22
| 15 |
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 67
| Degree | College Transfer |
Yes
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No
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