Computer Information Systems: Cybersecurity AAS Degree

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Schoolcraft program code # AAS.00066

This program builds on the Cybersecurity certificate program to further develop the skills necessary for students to be successful in environments where business and technical requirements constantly evolve. In addition to the targeted cybersecurity curriculum of the certificate program, students will gain additional business and data analysis skills while also having the opportunity to further explore networking, systems management, or programming.

Students who satisfactorily complete all college and program requirements qualify for an associate of applied science degree.

Not all courses are offered each semester. Students should work with an academic advisor to develop a schedule that will work for them. Students planning to transfer should check the transfer institution’s requirements/guides or discuss their options with an academic advisor. Number of credits may vary depending on the course selection.

Sample Schedule of Courses

First Year

Fall Semester

CNT 115 - Cybersecurity Fundamentals Credits: 3
CNT 210 - CCNA Networking 1 Credits: 4 *
CNT 220 - CCNA Networking 2 Credits: 4 *

English Communication - Credits: 3

Select first General Education English Communication course.

Recommended:
ENG 100 - Communication Skills Credits: 3
OR: ENG 101 - English Composition 1 Credits: 3

Total Credits: 14

Winter Semester

CIS 129 - Introduction to Programming Logic Credits: 3
CIS 172 - Network Security Fundamentals Credits: 3
CIS 255 - Introduction to Linux Credits: 3

Select One

CNT 176 - Cloud Network Technologies Credits: 3
CNT 250 - Server Administration 1 Credits: 3

English Communication - Credits: 3

Select second General Education English Communication course.

Recommended:
COMA 200 - Interpersonal Communications Credits: 3
OR: COMA 202 - Small Group Communication Credits: 3

Total Credits: 15

Spring Session

CIS 180 - Spreadsheet Applications - Current Software Credits: 3

Social Science - Credits: 3-4

Select General Education Social Science course.

Recommended:
POLS 105 - Survey of American Government Credits: 3
OR: PSYCH 153 - Human Relations Credits: 3
OR: PSYCH 201 - Introductory Psychology Credits: 4

Total Credits: 6-7

Second Year

Fall Semester

CNT 262 - Perimeter Defense Credits: 3
CNT 180 - Ethical Hacking and System Defense Credits: 3
Natural Science - Select General Education Science course Credits: 3-4
Elective - Select one Credits: 2-3

Mathematics - Credits: 3-5

Select General Education Mathematics course.

Recommended:
MATH 102 - Technical Mathematics Credits: 4
OR: MATH 113 - Intermediate Algebra for College Students Credits: 4
OR: MATH 126 - College Algebra Credits: 4

Total credits: 14-19

Winter Semester

CIS 250 - Systems Development and Design Credits: 4
CNT 260 - Information Assurance and Security Credits: 3
Elective - Select one Credits: 2-5

Select One

CNT 244 - Cybersecurity Operations Credits: 3
CNT 264 - Security Testing Methods Credits: 3

Humanities - Credits: 1-4

Select General Education Humanities course.

Recommended:
COMA 103 - Fundamentals of Speech Credits: 3
OR: HUM 106 - Introduction to Art and Music Credits: 1

Total Credits: 13-19

Program Total 62-74 Credits

Electives

CIS 178 - Technical Microsoft Windows Credits: 3
CIS 211 - Introduction to C++ Credits: 2
CIS 221 - Advanced C++ Credits: 2
CIS 225 - Database Management Systems Credits: 3
CIS 238 - JavaScript Credits: 3
CIS 251 - IT Project Management Credits: 3
CIS 274 - Advanced Linux Credits: 3
CIS 290 - Object-Oriented Programming With Java Credits: 3
CNT 253 - Server Administration 2 Credits: 3
ELECT 180 - LabVIEW Programming CORE 1 and 2 Credits: 5

Industry Certifications

Courses in this program will help prepare students to obtain industry certifications including: CompTIA Security+, Linux+, and Cloud+, Cisco CCNA, Microsoft MD-102.

Prior Learning Credit

Often students select a program for which they possess prior knowledge. In some cases, students can earn college credit for this knowledge, to replace one or more courses in the program. Please see the Prior Learning Credits webpage for more information. At least one external licensure or certificaton has been identified for this program meeting these criteria.