Cybersecurity, A.A.S.

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

Information Technology (ITD, ITE, ITN, ITP) and or Computer Science (CSC) courses used for this program may not be more than 10 years old as of the first day of the fall semester of the academic year in which a student graduates, unless approved by the pathway dean.

Electives should be chosen with the advice of an academic advisor to meet the requirements of the intended transfer institution.

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United States Naval Community College students may substitute an approved elective.

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Credit will not be awarded for both ITN 100 Intro to Telecommunications or ITN 101 Introduction to Network Concepts.

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

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Credit will not be awarded for both ITN 107 Pers. Computer Hardware & Troubleshooting or ITE 221 PC Hardware & O/S Architecture.

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Credit will not be awarded for both ITN 170 LINUX System Administration or ITN 171 UNIX I.