Computer and Information Sciences: Cybersecurity (A.S.)
Department website: https://www.cerritos.edu/cis/
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE
The program is designed to prepare students for the high growth profession – information security, by offering training on the cutting-edge skills and knowledge sought by the industry, aiming to provide students opportunities for career change or advancement. Graduates of the program will have a comprehensive understanding of the current security challenges in the cyberspace, and will be equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to help design and implement policies and systems able to support a dependable organization’s information infrastructure. Possible career opportunities include entry level cybersecurity analyst, cybersecurity specialist, and cybersecurity engineer, etc.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
- Students identify common network protocols.
- Students configure security settings on network devices.
- Students recognize common risks and threats in information systems.
- Students collect digital forensic evidence.
- Students carry out network scanning for open ports and IP addresses.
- Students create simple scripts to complete a task in a programming language.
Program Requirements
| Code Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| CIS 170I | Cisco Network Security | 3.5 |
| CIS 170P | Introduction to Ethical Hacking | 3.5 |
| CIS 170R | Computer and Digital Forensics | 3.5 |
| CIS 170L | Cybersecurity Fundamentals | 3.5 |
| Programming | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3.0-3.5 | |
| Computer Programming Logic (3.5) | ||
| JavaScript Programming (3.5) | ||
| Java Programming (3.5) | ||
| Discrete Structures (3) | ||
| Special Topics in Software Development (3) | ||
| Networking | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3.0-3.5 | |
| Networking Fundamentals (3.5) | ||
| Network + Certification (3.5) | ||
| TCP/IP Fundamentals (3) | ||
| Introduction to Cloud Computing (3) | ||
| Apple Mac OS Support Essentials (3.5) | ||
| Introduction to Microsoft Windows Administration (3.5) | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server Administration (3.5) | ||
| Unix and Linux Operating Systems (3.5) | ||
| Electives | ||
| Select at least 17 units from the following courses not already taken: | 17.0 | |
| PC Operating System A+ Certification (3.5) | ||
| PC Core Hardware A+ Certification (3) | ||
| Introduction to Computer Information Systems (3) | ||
| Computer Programming Logic (3.5) | ||
| JavaScript Programming (3.5) | ||
| Networking Fundamentals (3.5) | ||
| Network + Certification (3.5) | ||
| Router Configurations and Protocol (3.5) | ||
| Advanced Switching and Routing (3.5) | ||
| Wide Area Networks (3.5) | ||
| TCP/IP Fundamentals (3) | ||
| Network Defense (3.5) | ||
| Introduction to Cloud Computing (3) | ||
| Amazon Web Services-Data Storage (3) | ||
| Amazon Web Services-Computing Services (3) | ||
| Amazon Web Services-Security (3) | ||
| Java Programming (3.5) | ||
| Apple Mac OS Support Essentials (3.5) | ||
| Introduction to Microsoft Windows Administration (3.5) | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server Administration (3.5) | ||
| Unix and Linux Operating Systems (3.5) | ||
| Total Units | 37-38 | |
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Complete a minimum of 60 units to include (1) the above course requirements, (2) General Education requirements, and (3) electives as needed.