Cybersecurity

Career Studies and Workforce Development Division

Degree Type: Associate of Applied Science

Contact: Heather Cornman, hcornman@trcc.edu

Purpose: Career and Technical Education. The Cybersecurity degree program prepares students for entry-level positions in the cybersecurity field. Cybersecurity specialists work with both information Technology departments and law enforcement to detect, mitigate, and prevent attacks against information systems.

First Year

Fall Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
ACAD 101Academic Life Strategies

4
CYS 116Ethics in Information Technology

3
ENGL 111College Writing

3
MST 115IT Essentials

3
MST 118Networking I

3
Total Credit Hours:16

Spring Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
ADJU 102Introduction to Criminal Justice

3
CYS 115Introduction to Cybersecurity

3
IST 100Computer Applications

3
 
MATH 161Mathematical Reasoning & Modeling

3
Or
MATH 163College Algebra for Calculus

3
 
MST 128Networking II

3
MST 218Server Administration I

3
Total Credit Hours:18

Total Credit Hours: 34

Second Year

Fall Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
MST 219Server Administration II

3
MST 227Introduction to Programming

3
CYS 225Information Security Management

3
SCOM 110Public Speaking

3
PHYS 100Survey of Physics

3
Total Credit Hours:15

Spring Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
ADJU 113Criminal Law

3
CYS 215Computer Forensics

3
CYS 226Ethical Hacking

3
CYS 257Historical Perspectives in Cybersecurity

3
GOVT 121National and State Government

3
Total Credit Hours:15

Total Credit Hours: 30

Please see individual course descriptions for prerequisites, corequisites, and/or other requirements.

Program Outcomes

  • Demonstrate an understanding of basic computer hardware and software in both standalone and networked environments.
  • Explain the fundamental components, concepts, and application of cybersecurity principles.
  • Identify risks, assess threats, and develop effective countermeasures aimed at protecting computer assets and data.
  • Demonstrate the ability to detect and track cyber intrusions.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the ethical and legal implication technology and cybersecurity.