Associate of Applied Science in Cyber Security (Campus)
DURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Request application deadline
EARLIEST START DATE
Jun 2025
TUITION FEES
USD 3,000 / per semester
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
Introduction
Richland Campus Only
- Students pursuing this award program are required to meet Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards and course prerequisites.
- Complete at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College.
Degree Plan Code: AAS.CIT.CYBER.SEC
The Associate of Applied Science in Cyber Security degree is designed to prepare students for various entry-level technician opportunities in the information security sector with emphasis on cyber security in government, private sector, and law enforcement agencies. The program consists of four emphasis tracks leading to the Associate of Applied Science Degree. Students may specialize in Cyber Defense, Information Assurance, Network Security Administration, or System Security Administration.
The Cyber Defense emphasis combines both networking and systems administration fundamentals with a focus on defensive strategies to secure networks and systems.
The Information Assurance emphasis places more emphasis on computer operating systems, network security, and incident response to security threats.
The Network Security Administration emphasis combines networking fundamentals with the requisite network security concepts and best practices required to implement and administer secure network environments.
The System Security Administration emphasis combines systems administration fundamentals with the requisite security concepts and best practices required to implement, administer, and harden operating systems.
This program is intended to provide a foundation on which the graduate can build an information security career through expanded experience and/or further education.
Curriculum
First Year
Semester 1
- ENGL 1301 Composition 1I (3 Credits)
- MATH 1314 College Algebra (3)
- ITCC 1314 CCNA 1: Introduction to Networks (3)
- ITSC 1316 Linux Installation and Configuration (3)
- ITSC 1325 Personal Computer Hardware (3)
Semester 2
- SPCH 1321 Business and Professional Communication (3)
- ITSY 1300 Fundamentals of Information Security (3)
- ITDF 1300 Introduction to Digital Forensics (3)
- ITMT 2305 Designing and Implementing a Server Infrastructure (3)
- ITSC 1305 Introduction to PC Operating Systems (3)
Minimum Hours Required: 30
A student must complete Semesters 1 and 2, and all courses in one of the following in Semesters 3 and 4 to be awarded the AAS in Cyber Security.
Cyber Defense Emphasis
Semesters 1 and 2
- Semesters 1 and 2 Curriculum: 30
Semester 3
- ++Elective Humanities/Fine Arts (3)
- ITMT 1357 Administering a Windows Server Operating System (3)
- ITSE 1370 Introduction to Python Programming (3)
- ITSY 1342 Information Technology Security (3)
- ITSY 2301 Firewalls and Network Security Design (3)
Semester 4
- +Elective Social/Behavioral Sciences (3)
- ITSC 2325 Advanced Linux (3)
- ITSY 2341 Security Management Practices (3)
- ITSY 2345 Network Defense and Countermeasures (3)
- ITSY 2372 Ethical Hacking and System Defense OR (3)
- ITSY 2386 Internship-Computer and Information Systems Security (3)
Cyber Defense Emphasis Minimum Hours Required: 60
Information Assurance Emphasis
Semesters 1 and 2
- Semesters 1 and 2 Curriculum: 30
Semester 3
- ++Elective Humanities/Fine Arts (3)
- ITMT 1357 Administering a Windows Server Operating System (3)
- ITSE 1370 Introduction to Python Programming (3)
- ITSY 1342 Information Technology Security (3)
- ITSY 2301 Firewalls and Network Security Design (3)
Semester 4
- +Elective Social/Behavioral Sciences (3)
- ITSY 2342 Incident Response and Handling (3)
- ITSY 2345 Network Defense and Countermeasures (3)
- ITSY 2359 Security Assessment and Auditing (3)
- ITSY 2341 Security Management Practices OR (3)
- ITSY 2386 Internship-Computer and Information Systems Security (3)
Information Assurance Emphasis Minimum Hours Required: 60
Network Security Administration Emphasis
Semesters 1 and 2
- Semesters 1 and 2 Curriculum: 30
Semester 3
- ++Elective Humanities/Fine Arts (3)
- ITCC 1344 CCNA 2: Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials (3)
- ITSE 1370 Introduction to Python Programming (3)
- ITSY 2301 Firewalls and Network Security Design (3)
- ITSY 2342 Incident Response and Handling (3)
Semester 4
- +Elective Social/Behavioral Sciences (3)
- ITCC 2343 Network Security (3)
- ITSY 1342 Information Technology Security (3)
- ITSY 2345 Network Defense and Countermeasures (3)
- ITSY 2372 Ethical Hacking and System Defense OR (3)
- ITSY 2386 Internship-Computer and Information Systems Security (3)
Network Security Administration Emphasis Minimum Hours Required: 60
System Security Administration Emphasis
Semesters 1 and 2
- Semesters 1 and 2 Curriculum: 30
Semester 3
- ++Elective Humanities/Fine Arts (3)
- ITMT 1357 Administering a Windows Server Operating System (3)
- ITSE 1370 Introduction to Python Programming (3)
- ITSY 2300 Operating System Security (3)
- ITSY 2301 Firewalls and Network Security Design (3)
Semester 4
- +Elective Social/Behavioral Sciences (3)
- ITMT 2304 Implementing an Advanced Server Infrastructure (3)
- ITSC 2325 Advanced Linux (3)
- ITSY 2342 Incident Response and Handling (3)
- ITSY 2345 Network Defense and Countermeasures OR (3)
- ITSY 2386 Internship-Computer and Information Systems Security (3)
System Security Administration Emphasis Minimum Hours Required: 60
+Social/Behavioral Sciences Elective - must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Social/Behavioral Sciences.
++Humanities/Fine Arts Elective - must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Humanities/Fine Arts.
NOTE: Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer to a four-year institution should consult an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and the transferability of these courses to the four-year institution of their choice.
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