Cybersecurity Associate of Applied Science Degree
The Computer Information Systems - 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 Information Security Specialist.
Students may enter the Cybersecurity degree program any semester. A full-time student can complete this program in 5 semesters. To graduate, students must earn a minimum of 72 semester credit hours.
Offered at the Following Campuses/Delivery Mode:
- North Campus (Sandersville)
- South Campus (Dublin)
- Outline (Distance Education)
Articulation Agreements
For information on further advancing your education after completing your Associate of Applied Science Degree, see our Articulation (Transfer) Agreements.
Employment Outlook
Career Traits/Requirements
Individuals wanting to enroll in the Cybersecurity degree program must be able to work in an office setting, type and produce business documents, be a fast and accurate typist, show initiative, work with people, work as a team member, multi-task, display a professional appearance, work with computers and computer application software, and have a strong work ethic.
Employment Opportunities
Graduates of the Cybersecurity degree program are prepared for performing many different types of jobs. Graduates can find employment in the areas of computer hardware and software sales, installation and repair, computer networking, and software and technical support. Instruction and practical application of learned skills provide a broad occupational background which appeals to prospective employers.
Program Costs
Tuition & Fees: $8,855.00
Books & Supplies: $1,700.00
(Costs are estimated and are subject to change.)
Admission Requirements
OFTC may accept a student’s official entrance score on the following validated assessment instruments if the scores meet the required minimums:
- COMPASS/ASSET,
- SAT,
- ACT,
- PSAT,
- PACT,
- Accuplacer/Accuplacer Next Generation/Companion,
- HOPE GPA after completion of 10th grade of 2.6 or higher, or High School GPA of 2.6 (for occupational programs), or 2.0 for Workforce Entry Level programs, or GED.
The College may accept transfer credit for other courses according to the College’s transfer policy.
Curriculum
Area I - Language Arts/Communication
Area II - Social/Behavioral Science
Area III - Natural Sciences/Mathematics
Choose one of the following:
Area IV - Humanities/Fine Arts
Choose one of the following:
Program-Specific General Education Core Requirements
To meet the minimum required 15 semester credit hours in General Core Courses, students must take an additional 3 semester credit hours.
Occupational Courses
| CIST 1001 | Computer Concepts | 4 | 90 |
| CIST 1122 | Hardware Installation and Maintenance | 4 | 105 |
| CIST 1601 | Information Security Fundamentals | 3 | 60 |
| CIST 1602 | Security Policies and Procedures | 3 | 45 |
| CIST 2601 | Implementing Operating Systems Security | 4 | 90 |
| CIST 2602 | Network Security | 4 | 90 |
| CIST 2611 | Network Defense and Countermeasures | 4 | 90 |
| CIST 2612 | Computer Forensics | 4 | 90 |
| CIST 2613 | Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing | 4 | 90 |
| COLL 1060 | Introduction to College and Computers | 3 | 50 |
| XXXX XXXX | CIS Networking Elective | 4 | |
| XXXX XXXX | CIS Networking Elective | 4 | |
| XXXX XXXX | CIS Networking Elective | 4 | |
| XXXX XXXX | Elective | 4 | |
Choose one Introductory-Level Networking Class:
Program Pathway
Semester 1
Semester 2
| CIST 1401 | Computer Networking Fundamentals | 4 | 90 |
| ENGL 1101 | Composition and Rhetoric | 3 | 45 |
| | Elective | | |
Choose one of the following:
Semester 3
| CIST 1602 | Security Policies and Procedures | 3 | 45 |
| CIST 2611 | Network Defense and Countermeasures | 4 | 90 |
Choose one of the following:
Choose one of the following:
Semester 4
| CIST 2601 | Implementing Operating Systems Security | 4 | 90 |
| CIST 2602 | Network Security | 4 | 90 |
| | Elective | | |
| | Elective | | |
Semester 5