Cybersecurity, A.A.S.

CIP Code: 52.1201
NOVA Code: 3450

Offered through AL, AN, LO, MA, NOL, WO

Purpose: This curriculum is designed for those who seek employment in the field of Cybersecurity (information assurance), for those who are presently in IT or a security field and who desire to increase their knowledge and update their skills, and for those who must augment their abilities in other fields with knowledge and skills in information security. The curriculum is mapped to the NSA/DHS Knowledge Units necessary for NOVA’s designation as a Center of Academic Excellence.

Transfer Information: Transfer is not the primary purpose of an A.A.S. program, but NOVA has articulation agreements and arrangements that facilitate the transfer of this degree to selected senior institutions. Students interested in transfer should contact their academic advisor early in the program for specific course requirements.

Recommended Preparation: The student should possess a proficiency in high school English, high school algebra and geometry, and computer keyboarding skills.

Two Years

1st Semester

Total 16 credits

2nd Semester

Total 15 credits

3rd Semester

CST 110 - Introduction to Communication (3 CR.) ⁴
ITN 200 - Administration of Network Resources (3 CR.)
ITP Programming Elective (4 CR.) ⁵
ITN 171 - UNIX I (3 CR.) OR
ITN 170 - Linux System Administration (3 CR.)
ITN 261 - Network Attacks, Computer Crime, and Hacking (4 CR.)

Total 17 credits

4th Semester

Total 17 credits

Total credits for the A.A.S. Degree in Applied Science in Cybersecurity: 65 credits

IT courses used for this program may not be more than 10 years old, unless approved by academic dean.

¹ May substitute a higher-level mathematics course. Consult with an academic advisor for appropriate selection.

² See humanities/fine arts courses listed under General Education Electives . Electives should be selected with advice of a counselor or academic advisor to meet the requirements of the transfer institution.

³ See social/behavioral science courses listed under General Education Electives .

⁴ Select from the following: CST 100 , CST 110 , CST 126 , and CST 229 .

⁵ Select from the following: ITP 112 , ITP 120 , ITP 130 , ITP 132 , ITP 136 , ITP 225 or ITP 270 .

⁶ Select from the following: ITN 267 , ITN 277 , ITN 290, or ITN 295.