CY13 Cybersecurity, Associate of Applied Science Degree
Offered at the Griffin Campus and Henry Site
| Program Entrance Term: |
Fall, Spring, Summer |
| Minimum Length of Program: |
5 terms |
| Minimum Credit Hours for Graduation: |
60 |
Program Description
The Cybersecurity degree program is a sequence of courses designed to provide students with an understanding of the concepts, principles, and techniques required in computer information processing. Graduates are to be competent in the general areas of humanities or fine arts, social or behavioral sciences, and natural sciences or mathematics, as well as in the technical areas of computer terminology and concepts, program design and development, and computer networking. Program graduates are qualified for employment as Cybersecurity Specialists or Information Security Analysts.
Admission Requirements
- Submit completed application and application fee
- Be at least 16 years of age
- Submit official high school transcript or GED transcript with test scores and ALL post-secondary transcripts in an official sealed envelope
- Meet assessment requirements
Pre-requisites
All pre-requisite courses must be completed with at least a C grade.
Course Expiration
To ensure that students graduate with current skills in computer information systems, all CIST courses must be taken five years prior to graduation. Courses older than five years must be retaken. Courses transferred from other colleges also follow the five year rule.
The following is a suggested path to complete this program in a timely manner. An individual’s path to completion may be different based on institutional and personal factors affecting his/her academic progress.
Note: While all courses are offered, they may vary by term and campus. See the program advisor for any questions.
Contact Us
Christopher Hope, M.S., Program Coordinator
Email: Christopher.Hope@sctech.edu
Phone: (770) 412-5702
Program Courses
First Term
| COMP 1000 | Introduction to Computer Literacy | 3 |
| CIST 1001 | Computer Concepts | 4 |
| ENGL 1101 | Composition and Rhetoric | 3 |
| General Education Core Requirements - Choose One from Area I, II, III or IV | 3 |
Second Term
Third Term
Natural Sciences/Mathematics elective—Choose one: (Required)
MATH 1100: Course will be accepted when transferred in from another institution with a grade of a C or better, but may not be offered at this institution.
Social/Behavioral Sciences elective—Choose one: (Required)
Humanities/Fine Arts elective—Choose one: (Required)
Fourth Term
Fifth Term