Cybersecurity Specialist Certificate Level 1 Basic and Advanced and A.A.S. (11.0101) Uvalde, Eagle Pass, and Del Rio Campuses
Purpose
The Cybersecurity Specialist Associate of Applied Science and Certificate degrees are designed for students interested in entering the field of cybersecurity technologies. The degree prepares students to learn practices that are designed to protect networks, computers, programs and data from attack, damage, or unauthorized access. Cybersecurity Specialists will learn about computer security, installing security software, network monitoring for security breaches, and responding to cyber-attacks. Students will have opportunity to take CompTIA Security+, Network +, and Linux + certification exams.Admission Requirements
Students are admitted to the Cybersecurity Specialist Program through the regular college admission procedures (see Admission Regulations section). Students will receive a Level One Certificate and/or an A.A.S. degree upon satisfactory completion of the program of study and upon making formal application for graduation (see Curricula section). The Cybersecurity Specialist Program carries three award options, a Level One Basic Certificate, Level One Advanced Certificate, and an A.A.S. degree. The Level One Certificates are TSI exempt, however, those not meeting TSI requirements are encouraged to enroll in the appropriate developmental course(s). Students who wish to pursue the A.A.S. degree must meet all Texas Success Initiative (TSI) requirements.Program of Study
Cybersecurity Specialist - Basic Level 1 Certificate
Program of Study
Fall Semester
| Course Number | Title | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| ITSC 1305 | Introduction to PC Operating Systems | 3 |
| ITNW 1325 | Fundamentals of Networking | 3 |
| ITSC 1316 | Linux Installation & Configuration | 3 |
| ITSY 1300 | Fundamentals of Information Security | 3 |
| Total | 12 |
Spring Semester
| Course Number | Title | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| ITNW 1454 | Implementing & Supporting Servers | 4 |
| ITSY 1342 | Information Technology Security | 3 |
| ITSY 2300 | Operating System Security | 3 |
| ITSY 23411 | Security Management Practices | 3 |
| Total | 13 | |
| Total Credit Hours for Certificate | 25 |
Notes:
- Capstone course that consolidates the student's learning experiences.
Cybersecurity Specialist - Advanced Level 1 Certificate
Program of Study
Fall Semester
| Course Number | Title | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| ITSY 2301 | Firewalls & Network Security | 3 |
| ITSY 2343 | Computer System Forensics | 3 |
| ITSY 2345 | Network Defense & Countermeasures | 3 |
| ITSY 2359 | Security Assessment & Auditing | 3 |
| Total | 12 |
Spring Semester
| Course Number | Title | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| ITSY 2342 | Incident Response & Handling | 3 |
| ITSY 2330 | Intrusion Detection | 3 |
| ITSY 22821 | Co-Op CIS Security | 2 |
| Total | 8 | |
| Total Credit Hours for Certificate | 20 |
Notes:
- Capstone course that consolidates the student's learning experiences.
Cybersecurity Specialist - Associate of Applied Science Degree
| General Education Courses | Credit | |
|---|---|---|
| Social & Behavioral Sciences | 9 | |
| Humanities & Fine Arts | 3 | |
| Natural Science & Mathematics | 3 | |
| Total General Education Courses | 15 | |
| Technical Education Courses | 45 | |
| Total Credit Hours for A.A.S. | 60 |
Program of Study
First Year
Fall Semester
| Course Number | Title | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| EDUC 1300π | Learning Framework | |
| or | ||
| COLS 0300 | College Success Skills | |
| ITSC 1305 | Introduction to PC Operating Systems | 3 |
| ITNW 1325 | Fundamentals of Networking | 3 |
| ITSC 1316 | Linux Installation & Configuration | 3 |
| ITSY 1300 | Fundamentals of Information Security | 3 |
| Total | 12 |
Spring Semester
| Course Number | Title | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| ITNW 1454 | Implementing & Supporting Servers | 4 |
| ITSY 1342 | Information Technology Security | 3 |
| ITSY 2300 | Operating Systems Security | 3 |
| ITSY 23411 | Security Management Practices | 3 |
| Total | 13 |
Second Year
Fall Semester
| Course Number | Title | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| ITSY 2301 | Firewalls & Network Security | 3 |
| ITSY 2343 | Computer System Forensics | 3 |
| ITSY 2345 | Network Defense & Countermeasures | 3 |
| ITSY 2359 | Security Assessment & Auditing | 3 |
| Total | 12 |
Spring Semester
| Course Number | Title | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| ITSY 2342 | Incident Response & Handling | 3 |
| ITSY 2330 | Intrusion Detection | 3 |
| ITSY 22821 | Co-Op CIS Security | 2 |
| Total | 8 |
Academic Course Requirements
| Course Number | Title | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| PSYC 2301 | General Psychology | 3 |
| ENGL 1301 | Composition I | 3 |
| MATH 1332 | Contemporary Mathematics | 3 |
| SPCH 1321 | Business & Professional Communication | 3 |
| PHIL 2306 | Introduction to Ethics | 3 |
| Total | 15 | |
| Total Credit Hours for A.A.S. | 60 |
Notes:
- Capstone course that consolidates the student's learning experiences.
Cybersecurity Specialist Catalog Pages
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