Associate of Arts in Cybersecurity (65 Hours)
Program Outcomes
an ability to analyze a broadly defined problem in the program’s domain and apply principles of the discipline to identify solutions,
an ability to design and implement solutions to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline,
an ability to communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts,
an ability to recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles, and
an ability to function effectively as a member of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline.
an ability to apply security principles and practices to maintain operations in the presence of risks and threats.
Essential Liberal Arts Courses (31 hours)
Required
| CCC100 | Introduction to College Writing | 3 |
| CCC102 | Public Speaking | 3 |
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| MATH100 | Mathematics for the Liberal Arts | 4 |
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| MATH101 | Intermediate Algebra | 4 |
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| Scientific Inquiry | 4 |
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| Experiential Learning | 2 |
Great Conversation Series (12 hours)
Select 4 out of the five courses
| GCON110 | Great Conversation: The Meaning of Life | 3 |
| GCON120 | Great Conversation: Western Civilization | 3 |
| GCON130 | GCON130 - Great Conversation: Global Civilization | 3 |
| GCON140 | GCON140 - Great Conversation: Art | 3 |
| GCON150 | GCON150 - Great Conversation: What It Means to Be A U.S. Citizen | 3 |
Cyber Security Associate’s Core (29 hours)
Required
| CS101 | Introduction to Computer Science | 3 |
| CS103 | Programming for Everyone I | 3 |
| CS104 | Programming for Everyone II | 3 |
| CS203 | Introduction to C | 3 |
| CS262 | Linux - Command Line and Shell Environments | 4 |
| CS321 | Elements of Networking | 3 |
| CS327 | Network Security | 3 |
| CS362 | Linux Configuration and Administration | 4 |
Cyber Security Associate's Cognates (9 hours)
Required
| CYM170 | Introduction to Cybersecurity | 3 |
| CYM270 | Cybercrime and Governance | 3 |
| CYM372 | Cyberforensics | 3 |
Two Year Plan
Fall - First Year
| CS101 | Introduction to Computer Science | 3 |
| CS103 | Programming for Everyone I | 3 |
| CYM170 | Introduction to Cybersecurity | 3 |
| CCC100 | Introduction to College Writing | 3 |
GCON1
| Great Conversation | 3 |
Spring - First Year
| CS104 | Programming for Everyone II | 3 |
| CS262 | Linux - Command Line and Shell Environments | 4 |
| CYM270 | Cybercrime and Governance | 3 |
| CCC102 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| MATH101 | Intermediate Algebra | 4 |
MATH101: Or Mathematics Placement Policy
Fall - Second Year
| CS321 | Elements of Networking | 3 |
| CS203 | Introduction to C | 3 |
ELEC/ELE
| Scientific Inquiry | 4 |
GCON2
| Great Conversation | 3 |
GCON3
| Great Conversation | 3 |
Spring - Second Year
| CS327 | Network Security | 3 |
| CS362 | Linux Configuration and Administration | 4 |
| CYM372 | Cyberforensics | 3 |
GCON4
| Great Conversation | 3 |
Some select courses in this major, minor, or concentration are offered online through a consortium of accredited colleges and universities. All courses within the program are delivered by faculty employed by partner institutions in the consortium, with technology and administrative support provided by Rize Education.
Oversight of courses offered through the consortium are reviewed and approved by Adrian College. Students register through Adrian College and receive academic credit from Adrian College.