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 governmental 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
Major Electives: Select 9 hours
| CTI 140 | Virtualization Concepts |
1
|
4
| 3 |
| CTI 141 | Cloud & Storage Concepts |
1
|
4
| 3 |
| CTI 240 | Virtualization Admin I |
1
|
4
| 3 |
| DBA 110 | Database Concepts |
2
|
3
| 3 |
| NET 225 | Routing & Switching I |
1
|
4
| 3 |
| NET 226 | Routing & Switching II |
1
|
4
| 3 |
| NOS 220 | Linux/UNIX Admin I |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| WBL 111 | Work-Based Learning I |
0
|
10
| 1 |
| WBL 112 | Work-Based Learning I |
0
|
20
| 2 |
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 Sciences: Select One
| PSY 150 | General Psychology |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| SOC 210 | Introduction to Sociology |
3
|
0
| 3 |
Natural Sciences/Mathematics:
| MAT 121 | Algebra/Trigonometry I |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| | (MAT 121 or higher) | | | |
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/Fine Arts Course* |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| | Major Elective* |
0-2
|
2-20
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
9-11
|
14-32
| 18 |
Summer Term
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| | Natural Sciences/Mathematics Course* |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
5
|
2
| 6 |
SECOND YEAR
Fall Semester
| CTS 115 | Info Systems Business Concepts |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| SEC 150 | Secure Communications |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| SEC 160 | Secure Admin I |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| | Major Elective* |
0-2
|
2-20
| 3 |
| | Social/Behavioral Sciences Course* |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
10-12
|
6-24
| 15 |
Spring Semester
| SEC 210 | Intrusion Detection |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| SEC 260 | Security Admin II |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| WEB 287 | Web E-Portfolio |
1
|
2
| 2 |
| | Communications Course* |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| | Major Elective* |
0-2
|
2-20
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
8-10
|
8-26
| 14 |
*See "Course and Hour Requirements"
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 66