Computer Information Technology - Cybersecurity Emphasis
Computer Information Technology - Cybersecurity Emphasis (AAS)
Specialists in cybersecurity plan and execute security measures to shield computer systems, networks and networked devices from external threats, infiltration and cyberattacks. Students earning this program emphasis will understand how to prevent, monitor, and respond to data breaches and cyberattacks.
Required Courses
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TOTAL REQUIREMENTS |
61 Units |
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PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS |
40 Units |
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CIT 112 |
Network+ |
3 |
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CIT 114 |
IT Essentials |
4 |
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CIT 128 |
Introduction to Software Development |
4 |
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CIT 217 |
Security+ |
3 |
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CIT 263 |
Introduction to IT Project Management |
3
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Cybersecurity emphasis requirements: |
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CIT 220 |
Routing and Switching |
4 |
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CIT 270 |
Network Tools |
4 |
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CIT 273 |
Network Defense |
3 |
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CIT 274 |
Ethical Hacking |
3 |
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CIT 275 |
Hacking Forensics Investigation |
3
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Program Elective – System Administration - choose 6 units from the following: |
6 |
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CIT 211 |
Microsoft Operating System Management |
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CIT 212 |
Microsoft Networking II |
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CIT 214 |
Microsoft Azure Administration |
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CIT 173 |
Introduction to Linux |
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GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS |
21 Units |
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English/Communications Must include a writing course |
6 |
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Mathematics Requirement: Recommended MATH 124 |
3 |
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Science Requirement |
3 |
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Human Relations Requirement |
3 |
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Humanities/Social Science Requirement |
3 |
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U.S. & Nevada Constitutions Requirement |
3 |
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Please see the Associate of Applied Science page for a list of all courses filling general education requirements.
Suggested Course Sequence
| COMPUTER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - Cybersecurity Emphasis - Associate of Applied Science | |||
| First Semester | Units | Third Semester | Units |
| CIT 114 | 4 | CIT 112 | 3 |
| CIT 128 | 4 | CIT 217 | 3 |
| ENG 101 | 3 | CIT 212 | 3 |
| Mathematics | 3 | ENG 102 or 107 | 3 |
| Human Relations | 3 | ||
| Second Semester | Units | Fourth Semester | Units |
| CIT 220 | 4 | CIT 270 | 4 |
| CIT 173 | 3 | CIT 263 | 3 |
| CIT 273 | 3 | CIT 275 | 3 |
| CIT 274 | 3 | Humanities/Social Science | 3 |
| Science | 3 | U.S./NV Constitution | 3 |
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