Information Technology - Cyber Security Degree (A25590A)
Overview
An associate degree in Cyber Security teaches students to safeguard computer networks and data against digital threats. The curriculum heavily features ethical hacking, digital forensics, network security, and incident response, while preparing graduates for entry-level roles and industry-recognized certifications like CompTIA Security+.
Details
- Credential Level: Degree
- Total Credit Hours: 64-65
- Offered Online: Yes
Semester Schedule
Learn more about our semester schedules for this program. Talk to your advisor for more options.
First Year - Fall Semester
Take All Courses:
| Course Code | Course Name | Class | Lab | Clinic | Work |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACA-122 | Transfer and Career Success | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| CIS-115 | Introduction to Programming and Logic | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| CTI-110 | IT Foundations | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| CTI-120 | Network and Security Foundations | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| CTS-120 | Hardware-Software Support | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Credit Hours: 13 | |||||
First Year - Spring Semester
Take All Courses:
| Course Code | Course Name | Class | Lab | Clinic | Work |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CTS-115 | Information Systems Business Concepts | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CTS-220 | Advanced Hardware-Software Support | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| NET-125 | Introduction to Networks | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| NOS-130 | Windows Single User | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| SEC-110 | Security Concepts | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Credit Hours: 15 | |||||
First Year - Summer Semester
Take All Courses:
| Course Code | Course Name | Class | Lab | Clinic | Work |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENG-111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| MAT-143 | Quantitative Literacy | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Credit Hours: 6 | |||||
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective - Take One (1) Course:
| Course Code | Course Name | Class | Lab | Clinic | Work |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ART-111 | Art Appreciation | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ART-114 | Art History Survey I | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ART-115 | Art History Survey II | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ART-121 | Two-Dimensional Design | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| ART-131 | Drawing I | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| ART-171 | Digital Design I | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| ART-240 | Painting I | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| ART-241 | Painting II | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| ART-281 | Sculpture I | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| ART-283 | Ceramics I | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| DRA-111 | Theatre Appreciation | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ENG-125 | Creative Writing I | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ENG-231 | American Literature I | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ENG-232 | American Literature II | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ENG-241 | British Literature I | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ENG-242 | British Literature II | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| HUM-115 | Critical Thinking | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| HUM-120 | Cultural Studies | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| MUS-110 | Music Appreciation | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| MUS-112 | Introduction to Jazz | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| MUS-210 | History of Rock Music | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PHI-215 | Philosophical Issues | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PHI-240 | Introduction to Ethics | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| REL-110 | World Religions | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| REL-211 | Introduction to Old Testament | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| REL-212 | Introduction to New Testament | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Credit Hours: 3 | |||||
Social/Behavioral Sciences Elective - Take One (1) Course:
| Course Code | Course Name | Class | Lab | Clinic | Work |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANT-220 | Cultural Anthropology | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ECO-251 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ECO-252 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| HIS-111 | World Civilizations I | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| HIS-112 | World Civilizations II | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| HIS-121 | Western Civilization I | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| HIS-131 | American History I | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| HIS-132 | American History II | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| POL-120 | American Government | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PSY-150 | General Psychology | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PSY-241 | Developmental Psychology | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PSY-281 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SOC-210 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SOC-213 | Sociology of the Family | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SOC-220 | Social Problems | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SOC-225 | Social Diversity | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SOC-240 | Social Psychology | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Credit Hours: 3 | |||||
Second Year - Fall Semester
Take All Courses:
| Course Code | Course Name | Class | Lab | Clinic | Work |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DBA-120 | Database Programming I | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| NOS-120 | Linux Single User | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| NOS-230 | Windows Administration I | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| SEC-160 | Security Administration I | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Credit Hours: 12 | |||||
Second Year - Spring Semester
Take One (1) Course:
| Course Code | Course Name | Class | Lab | Clinic | Work |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM-231 | Public Speaking | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ENG-112 | Writing and Research in the Disciplines | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Credit Hours: 3 | |||||
Take All Courses:
| Course Code | Course Name | Class | Lab | Clinic | Work |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WEB-140 | Web Development Tools | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Credit Hours: 3 | |||||
Work-Based Learning - Option One: Take Both Courses:
| Course Code | Course Name | Class | Lab | Clinic | Work |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WBL-111 | Work-Based Learning I | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| WBL-115 | Work-Based Learning Seminar I | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Credit Hours: 2 | |||||
Work-Based Learning - Option Two: Take One (1) Course:
| Course Code | Course Name | Class | Lab | Clinic | Work |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CTS-289 | System Support Project | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Credit Hours: 3 | |||||
IT Elective - Take Four (4) Credit Hours:
Transfers
Excelsior College accepts transfers from RichmondCC's EUSRT program in the BS in Electrical Engineering Technology and a BPS Technology Management, Electrical Technology. To be guaranteed admission under this agreement, graduates must transfer with an associate degree with a minimum GPA of 2.0. Eligible graduates have the ability to maximize their transfer credits, specifically the ability to transfer approx. 90 credits. Students transferring from RichmondCC will save $100 per credit hour.
This agreement establishes principles that all articulated associate degrees at RichmondCC to transfer to WGU. Transfer students will be offered a 5% tuition discount for up to four academic terms and be eligible to apply for scholarships offered through the WGU Community College Partnership Scholarship.
Community College and Gardner-Webb University are constantly striving to enhance community college student access to Gardner-Webb programs and degrees. The parties recognize that curricular changes occur periodically, and that executing a new agreement each time either party makes a change is inefficient and burdensome. Therefore, to the extent that either party makes curricular changes that are purely technical in nature or that serve to enhance community college students’ ability to matriculate to Gardner-Webb, either party may implement such changes upon providing prior notice to the other party, to include the specific proposed changes. Unless either party objects within 30 days of notice, the curricular changes shall go into effect at that time, and the attached Transfer Pathway Plan will be so amended as necessary to reflect the changes. To the extent that the AAS Transfer Pathway Plan is changed, Gardner-Webb will provide a revised version and post it on its website. Any other types of changes shall be in writing and be executed by authorized representatives of each institution.