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8/22/2024 3:00:52 PM
Cybersecurity and Information Assurance, Associate in Applied Science
Total Program Credits: 60-62
The Cybersecurity and Information Assurance program provides a foundation in computing and network security and provides students with the skills necessary to obtain positions as cybersecurity analysts, specialists, engineers, and technical security support personnel. Coursework will prepare students for Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification exams and offers courses required in the first two years of a bachelor degree. Students should note that four-year colleges and universities vary in specific course and transfer requirements. The student should consult the program coordinator, as well as the catalog and/or admissions advisor at the four-year college or university to which transfer is intended
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Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Associate in Applied Science Degree in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance program, the graduate will be able to:
- describe hardware and software components of client computers, servers and networks in order to identify their areas of vulnerability;
- write programs to develop computer logic and reasoning skills to be utilized in assessing computer security of applications and other types of software;
- design and implement secure networks that protects users and data from unauthorized access;
- identify, assess and remediate vulnerabilities to practice on-going network maintenance and monitoring;
- design and deploy layered defense mechanisms to protect a complex network;
- apply forensics techniques to computers and wired and wireless networks; and
- develop information assurance polices and practices to protect information within an organization.
(Spring 2022)
Placement Measures
Program Map for Students
| CIS 101 ◊ Computer Systems & Business Applications | Core Course | 3 |
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| CIS 102 Professional Information Technology and Computer Science | Core Course | 3 |
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| CIS 105 ◊ A+ PC Hardware & Software | Core Course | 3 |
| CIS 177 ◊ Introduction to Linux | Core Course | 3 |
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| CIS 210 ◊ # Data Communications & Networking Fundamentals | Core Course | 3 |
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| CIS 216 # Introduction to Networks CCNA | Core Course | 3 |
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| RHT 101 ◊ # Freshman Rhetoric & Composition I | Communications Gen-ed | 3 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 15 |
| Meet with your Academic Advisor to create an academic plan.
Explore transfer institutions and admissions requirements by attending transfer events (if intending to transfer). |
Note: Grade of “C” or higher is an IAI requirement for RHT 101◊ and RHT 102◊.
| CIS 125 ◊ # Discrete Mathematics for Computing | Core Course | 4 |
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| MAT 110 ◊ # College Algebra | Core Course | 3 |
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| MAT 111 ◊ # Pre-Calculus | Core Course | 5 |
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| MAT 114 ◊ # Plane Trigonometry | Core Course | 3 |
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| CIS 176 ◊ LAN Administration: Windows Server | Core Course | 3 |
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| CIS 179 ◊ # Linux System Administration | Core Course | 3 |
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| CIS 212 ◊ # Internetworking, Routing and Switching | Core Course | 3 |
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| CIS 217 # Switching, Routing, Wireless Essentials CCNA | Core Course | 3 |
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| CIS 277 ◊ # Command Processing and Scripting | Core Course | 3 |
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| RHT 102 ◊ # Freshman Rhetoric & Composition II | Communications Gen-ed | 3 |
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| SPE 101 ◊ # Principles of Effective Speaking | Communications Gen-ed | 3 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 15-17 |
| Meet with your Academic Advisor to update your academic (and transfer plan, if intending to transfer).
If intending to transfer, create a Transferology account to explore how coursework transfers and attend a Transfer 101 Workshop. |
| CIS 121 ◊ Introduction to Programming | Core Course | 3 |
| CIS 220 ◊ # Introduction to Network Security | Core Course | 3 |
| Take Credits Humanities or Fine Arts | Humanities or Fine Arts Gen-ed | 3 |
| Take Credits Program Electives | Program Elective | 6 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 15 |
| Meet with your Academic Advisor to update your academic (and transfer plan, if intending to transfer).
Attend a Ready to Apply Workshop. (Minus the GECC Credential) |
| CIS 226 ◊ # Advanced Network Security | Core Course | 3 |
| Take Credits Social and Behavioral Science | Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed | 3 |
| Take Credits Program Electives | Program Elective | 9 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 15 |
| Meet with your Academic Advisor to finalize your transfer plan and apply to your transfer institution(s) if intending to transfer.
Submit graduation petition by deadline (check for the specific date in catalog or syllabi.) |
| CIS 218 # Enterprise Networking, Security, Automation CCNA | Core Course | 3 |
| CIS 227 # Vulnerability Analysis & Ethical Hacking | Core Course | 3 |
| CIS 229 # Information Assurance Ethics, Management and Policy | Core Course | 3 |
| CIS 231 # Information Assurance Risk, Continuity and Governance | Core Course | 3 |
| CIS 236 ◊ Introduction to Wireless LAN Administration | Core Course | 3 |
| CIS 238 ◊ # Introduction to Computer Forensics | Core Course | 3 |
| CIS 240 ◊ # Advanced Computer Forensics | Core Course | 3 |
(Select courses that meet the requirements of your transfer college.)
See Associate in Applied Science Graduation Requirements by discipline: http://triton.smartcatalogiq.com/sitecore/content/2022-2023/Triton-College-Catalog/Applied-Science-Programs/Associate-in-Applied-Science-Degree-Requirements
See CIS course descriptions.
Chairperson: Michael Henson, Ext. 3354
KEY
(AAS/CERT) |
| General Education |
Communications, Fine Arts, Humanities, Life Science, Mathematics, Physical Science, Social and Behavioral Science (see individual degree requirements). |
| Core Course |
Course(s) listed in a semester the student is required to take. |
| Program Elective |
Course(s) that faculty recommend and are listed in the ‘Program Electives’ section (if any) for this program. |
If intending to transfer, choose courses accepted by your transfer institution. |
| General Elective |
Course(s) chosen by the student, if needed, above and beyond core courses and program electives (if any), to complete the Program Total Credits. |
| ◊ symbol |
This course is articulated. (course transfers to 3 or more Illinois State schools, as an elective or equal course-to-course) |
| # symbol |
This course has a prerequisite. (course(s) student takes prior to taking this course) |