Information Technology - Cybersecurity, AAS

Campus: Clinton, Muscatine, and Scott Community Colleges, and Online

Cybersecurity Specialists are responsible for securing and protecting information assets. They are required to preserve information confidentiality, integrity, availability and authenticity. This program is designed to develop a skilled workforce in the expanding field of cybersecurity. It is based on the concepts, principles, methods, techniques and procedures recommended by industry-specific programs. Graduates are prepared to test for the following industry certifications: A+, Network+, Security+, Linux+, Microsoft Security MTA, Ethical Hacking Associate, Cyber Forensics Associate.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Information Technology - Cybersecurity program, students will be able to:

Demonstrate essential networking skills including installing, configuring, securing, and troubleshooting a network.
Apply knowledge of information security best practices.
Apply ethical standards in the practice of cybersecurity.
Analyze and evaluate the cybersecurity needs of an organization.
Implement cybersecurity solutions.
Collaborate with others in a technical environment.

Plan of Study

Term 1

BUS 167 - Leadership and Professionalism Credit(s): 1.00
NET 159 - Cisco Packet Tracer Credit(s): 1.00
NET 167 - Computer Systems and Troubleshooting Credit(s): 4.00
NET 198 - Networking I Credit(s): 5.00
NET 303 - Windows Workstation Operating Systems Credit(s): 3.00
NET 679 - TCP/IP and Subnetting Credit(s): 1.00
NET 785 - Fundamentals of Desktop Support Credit(s): 3.00

Term Total: 18.00 Credits

Term 2

BUS 168 - Leadership and Professionalism II Credit(s): 1.00
CIS 189 - Python Credit(s): 3.00
ENG 105 - Composition I Credit(s): 3.00 OR
ENG 107 - Composition I: Technical Writing Credit(s): 3.00
NET 298 - Networking II Credit(s): 5.00
NET 305 - Introduction to Network Operating Systems Credit(s): 3.00
NET 420 - Introduction to Linux OS Credit(s): 3.00

Term Total: 18.00 Credits

Term 3

CFR 100 - Introduction to Computer Forensics Credit(s): 3.00
CIS 750 - Project Management Credit(s): 3.00
NET 474 - Certification Preparation Credit(s): 1.00
NET 612 - Fundamentals of Network Security Credit(s): 3.00
NET 619 - Network Attacks: Detection, Analysis & Countermeasures Credit(s): 3.00
NET 635 - Ethical Hacking Credit(s): 3.00

Term Total: 16.00 Credits

Term 4

CSC 110 - Introduction to Computers Credit(s): 3.00
PHI 105 - Introduction to Ethics Credit(s): 3.00 OR
HUM 183 - Living with Space, Time and Technology Credit(s): 3.00 OR
HUM 110 - Changes and Choices Credit(s): 3.00 OR
PHI 110 - Introduction to Logic Credit(s): 3.00
MAT 110 - Math for Liberal Arts Credit(s): 3.00
NET 932 - Internship Credit(s): 1.00 - 5.00 (3.00 Credits for this term) OR
NET 860 - Information Technology Specialist Capstone Credit(s): 3.00
PSY 111 - Introduction to Psychology Credit(s): 3.00 OR
SOC 110 - Introduction to Sociology Credit(s): 3.00

Term Total: 15.00 Credits

AAS Total: 67.00 Credits

Non-discrimination Statement / Equal Educational Opportunities

It is the policy of Eastern Iowa Community College District not to discriminate in its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, and actual or potential family, parental or marital status, as required by the Iowa Code §§216.6 and 216.9, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d and 2000e), the Equal Pay Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. § 206, et seq.), Title IX (Educational Amendments, 20 U.S.C. §§ 1681-1688), Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. § 794), and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. § 12101, et seq.).

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