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Degree Quick Facts
- Instructional School: Science, Technology, and Math
- Department: Computer Science and Information Technology
- Program Code: CSEC.AAS
- Program Type: Career and Technical Education
- Available Fully Online: No
- Eligible for Federal Financial Aid: Yes
NOTE: Courses required for this program may have an additional fee; more information can be found on the Special Course Fees web page.
Degree Requirements
| Course | Course Title | Min Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | ||
| GEM 1 - Written Communication course | 3 | |
| GEM 2 - Oral Communication course | 3 | |
| GEM 3 - Mathematical Ways of Knowing course | 3 | |
| GEM 6 - Social & Behavioral Ways of Knowing course | 3 | |
| GE Elective course | 3 | |
| Major Requirements | ||
| CSEC 111 | Cybersecurity Essentials | 4 |
| CSEC 115 | Introduction to Networks | 4 |
| CSEC 119 | Introduction to Internetworking | 4 |
| CSEC 127 | Server Operating Systems | 4 |
| CSEC 129 | Fundamentals of Linux | 4 |
| CSEC 131 | Introduction to Information Security | 4 |
| CSEC 246 | Securing a Directory Services Infrastructure | 4 |
| CSEC 248 | Advanced Cybersecurity | 4 |
| CSEC 252 | Introduction to Programming for Cybersecurity | 4 |
| CSEC 255 | Ethical Hacking and Countermeasures | 4 |
| CSEC 257 | Introduction to Digital Forensics | 4 |
| CSEC 290 | Cybersecurity Capstone | 4 |
| Minimum Credit Hours Required | 63 | |
Degree Plan: Fall Start
The course sequence listed below is strongly recommended in order to complete your program requirements. Many Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses have prerequisites and/or corequisites that have been accounted for within this course sequence plan. Please register for your major requirements each semester as shown below using the Student Planning tool in myCWI. Consult your advisor for any questions regarding this plan.
NOTE: The required general education courses may be completed during any semester the student prefers, including summer semesters.
NOTE: The degree plan below is for the traditional, in-person option. Students interested in the accelerated option should meet with their advisor for additional information and assistance with course planning.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | |
First 8-Week Course Session | ||
| CSEC 115 | Introduction to Networks | 4 |
Second 8-Week Course Session | ||
| CSEC 119 | Introduction to Internetworking | 4 |
Full 16-Week Course Session | ||
| CSEC 111 | Cybersecurity Essentials | 4 |
| GEM 3 - Mathematical Ways of Knowing course | 3 | |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
First 5-Week Course Session | ||
| CSEC 127 | Server Operating Systems | 4 |
Second 5-Week Course Session | ||
| CSEC 129 | Fundamentals of Linux | 4 |
Third 5-Week Course Session | ||
| CSEC 131 | Introduction to Information Security | 4 |
Full 16-Week Course Session | ||
| GEM 1 - Written Communication course | 3 | |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
First 8-Week Course Session | ||
| CSEC 248 | Advanced Cybersecurity | 4 |
Second 8-Week Course Session | ||
| CSEC 252 | Introduction to Programming for Cybersecurity | 4 |
Full 16-Week Course Session | ||
| CSEC 246 | Securing a Directory Services Infrastructure | 4 |
| GEM 2 - Oral Communication course | 3 | |
| GEM 6 - Social & Behavioral Ways of Knowing course | 3 | |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 18 | |
| Spring | ||
First 8-Week Course Session | ||
| CSEC 257 | Introduction to Digital Forensics | 4 |
Second 8-Week Course Session | ||
| CSEC 290 | Cybersecurity Capstone | 4 |
Full 16-Week Course Session | ||
| CSEC 255 | Ethical Hacking and Countermeasures | 4 |
| GE Elective course | 3 | |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Minimum Credit Hours Required | 63 | |
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Apply computational, communication, and human relations skills to meet industry expectations.
- Demonstrate safety practices per industry standard.
- Display a working knowledge of implementing, managing, and securing a network infrastructure including web servers, email servers, and file and print servers as required by industry.
- Articulate the common body of knowledge (CBK) for security professionals with two years of security experience as required by industry.
- Demonstrate industry standard proficiencies in network penetration testing, “white hat” hacking, and deployment of preventative countermeasures.
- Implement forensically sound techniques in crime scene investigation including the collection, processing, preservation, and analysis of forensic evidence.
- Meet CompTIA Security+ Certification requirements.
- Exhibit competencies of Written Communication (GEM 1), Oral Communication (GEM 2), Mathematical Ways of Knowing (GEM 3), Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing (GEM 6), and other approved three-credit general education course.