Information Systems Technology, Cybersecurity Specialization (AAS)

Catalog: PVCC 2022-2023 College Catalog
Information Systems Technology, Cybersecurity Specialization (AAS) Associate of Applied Science Degree Code: 299-06 Not designed as a Transfer Program Purpose: This specialization in Cybersecurity is designed as a two-year degree program offering students both new to the field and currently employed in related work the opportunity to fully develop a work-ready skill set in Cybersecurity and Information Systems Technology. Graduates will have the necessary skills to protect computing systems and networks that have an important impact on data confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Graduates will be knowledgeable about computer network threats and appropriate responses. This specialization will prepare graduates to function in public, private, and governmental organizations, in roles requiring assessment, operations, protection, and improvement of network security systems. In addition, graduates will possess a thorough knowledge of computer systems and networks with specific training in programming, server administration, system administration, and computer applications. This specialization will also help prepare graduates for the A+, Network +, Security +, SSCP, CISM, CCNP, and ISSP examinations. This program is aligned to the standards set forth by the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education. Occupational Objectives: Successful graduates will be eligible for employment in the occupations of Network Assistant, Network Systems Administrator, Network Analyst, and Penetration Tester. Graduation Requirements: Students entering the Information Systems Technology associate degree program are required to take one Writing Intensive Course (WIC) in order to graduate. The WIC for this program is ITN 277 which has a prerequisite of ENG 111 and ENG 112. Students who are awarded transfer credit for this course from another institution may fulfill the WIC requirement for this degree program by completing another WIC. Students in all degree programs are required to take at least one Civic Engagement (CE) course to graduate.
Required Courses
Course Name	Credits	Term Taken	Grade
SDV 100 - College Success Skills	Credits: 1
ENG 111 - College Composition I	Credits: 3
ENG 112 - College Composition II	Credits: 3
MTH 131 - Technical Mathematics	Credits: 3
CSC 110 - Principles of Computer Science	Credits: 3
ETR 149 - PC Repair	Credits: 3
ITE 215 - Advanced Computer Applications and Integration	Credits: 4
ITE 182 - User Support/Help Desk Principles	Credits: 3
ITD 132 - Structure Query Language	Credits: 3
ITN 101 - Introduction to Network Concepts (Network+)	Credits: 3
ITN 106 - Microcomputer Operating Systems	Credits: 3
ITN 111 - Server Administration (Windows)	Credits: 3
ITN 170 - Linux System Administration	Credits: 3
ITN 208 - Protocols and Communications TCP/IP	Credits: 3
ITN 260 - Network Security Basics (Security+)	Credits: 3
ITN 261 - Network Attacks, Computer Crime and Hacking	Credits: 4
ITN 276 - Computer Forensics I	Credits: 3
ITN 277 - Computer Forensics II	Credits: 3
ITP 150 - Python Programming	Credits: 3
___ ___ - Humanities Elective	Credits: 3
___ ___ - Social Science Elective	Credits: 3
Total credits: 63 Students may substitute a higher-level math course in place of MTH 131. A list of courses that fulfills the requirements for Humanities and Social Science Electives can be found on the Transfer Course Electives page. Introductory (101 or 102 level) foreign language courses will not meet the Humanities Elective requirement for this degree program.

Associate of Applied Science Degree
Code: 299-06
Not designed as a Transfer Program

Purpose: This specialization in Cybersecurity is designed as a two-year degree program offering students both new to the field and currently employed in related work the opportunity to fully develop a work-ready skill set in Cybersecurity and Information Systems Technology. Graduates will have the necessary skills to protect computing systems and networks that have an important impact on data confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Graduates will be knowledgeable about computer network threats and appropriate responses. This specialization will prepare graduates to function in public, private, and governmental organizations, in roles requiring assessment, operations, protection, and improvement of network security systems. In addition, graduates will possess a thorough knowledge of computer systems and networks with specific training in programming, server administration, system administration, and computer applications. This specialization will also help prepare graduates for the A+, Network +, Security +, SSCP, CISM, CCNP, and ISSP examinations. This program is aligned to the standards set forth by the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education.

Occupational Objectives: Successful graduates will be eligible for employment in the occupations of Network Assistant, Network Systems Administrator, Network Analyst, and Penetration Tester.

Graduation Requirements: Students entering the Information Systems Technology associate degree program are required to take one Writing Intensive Course (WIC) in order to graduate. The WIC for this program is ITN 277 which has a prerequisite of ENG 111 and ENG 112. Students who are awarded transfer credit for this course from another institution may fulfill the WIC requirement for this degree program by completing another WIC.

Students in all degree programs are required to take at least one Civic Engagement (CE) course to graduate.

Associate of Applied Science Degree Code: 299-06 Not designed as a Transfer Program

Required Courses

Total credits: 63

Associate of Applied Science Degree
Code: 299-06
Not designed as a Transfer Program