Information Technology - Systems Security (AAS) A25590S
The Information Technology (IT) curriculum with emphasis in Systems Security prepares graduates for employment as designers, testers, support technicians, administrators, developers, or programmers with organizations that use computers to design, process, manage, and communicate information, depending on the technical path selected within this curriculum.
Course work includes development of a student's ability to communicate and solve technical issues related to information support and services, interactive media, network systems, programming and software development, and other emerging technologies based on the selected area of study.
Graduates should qualify for employment in entry-level positions with businesses, educational systems, and govern-mental agencies which rely on computer systems to manage information. The program will incorporate the competencies of industry-recognized certification exams.
Course and Hour Requirements
Major Courses
Select at least 9 hours of the following:
Total Major Hours: 50
General Education Courses
| ACA 115 | Success and Study Skills |
0
|
2
| 1 |
Communications
| COM 110 | Introduction to Communication |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| | or | | | |
| COM 231 | Public Speaking |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| | | | | |
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry |
3
|
0
| 3 |
Humanities/Fine Arts:
Select One
Social/Behavioral Science:
Select One
| PSY 150 | General Psychology |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| SOC 210 | Introduction to Sociology |
3
|
0
| 3 |
Mathematics
| MAT 121 | Algebra/Trigonometry I |
2
|
2
| 3 |
Total General Education Hours: 16
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 66
Suggested Sequence of Courses
FIRST YEAR
Fall Semester
| ACA 115 | Success and Study Skills |
0
|
2
| 1 |
| CTI 110 | Web, Pgm, & Db Foundation |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| CTI 120 | Network & Sec Foundation |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| CTS 120 | Hardware/Software Support |
2
|
3
| 3 |
| NOS 110 | Operating Systems Concepts |
2
|
3
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
8
|
12
| 13 |
Spring Semester
| NET 125 | Introduction to Networks |
1
|
4
| 3 |
| NET 126 | Routing Basics |
1
|
4
| 3 |
| NOS 120 | Linux/UNIX Single User |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| SEC 110 | Security Concepts |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| | Humanities Elective |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| | Major Elective |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
11
|
14
| 18 |
Humanities Elective, Major Elective: See: "Course and Hour Requirements"
Summer Term
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| MAT 121 | Algebra/Trigonometry I |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
5
|
2
| 6 |
SECOND YEAR
Fall Semester
| CTS 115 | Info Systems Business Concepts |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| | | | | |
| PSY 150 | General Psychology |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| | or | | | |
| SOC 210 | Introduction to Sociology |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| | | | | |
| SEC 150 | Secure Communications |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| SEC 160 | Secure Admin I |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| | Major Elective |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
12
|
6
| 15 |
Major Elective: See: "Course and Hour Requirements"
Spring Semester
| COM 110 | Introduction to Communication |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| | or | | | |
| COM 231 | Public Speaking |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| | | | | |
| SEC 210 | Intrusion Detection |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| SEC 260 | Security Admin II |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| WEB 287 | Web E-Portfolio |
1
|
2
| 2 |
| | Major Elective |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
10
|
8
| 14 |
Major Elective: See: "Course and Hour Requirements"
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 66