Information Technology Cybersecurity - Associate in Science
Plan Code: 2105
This program combines systems administration fundamentals with the requisite security concepts and effective practices required to implement, administer, and harden operating systems.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate the ability to attain the Institutional Student Learning Outcomes (ISLOs).
- Demonstrate the ability to install, configure, manage and troubleshoot a small office or home office network (wired or wireless).
- Demonstrate the ability to secure wired and wireless networks.
- Demonstrate the ability to install, configure and manage client and server operating systems.
- Demonstrate the ability to harden servers against intrusion.
Program Requirements
This degree requires the completion of General Education coursework plus the following:
| Code Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| REQUIRED COURSES | ||
| COSN 5 | Computer Hardware Fundamentals | 4 |
| COSN 10 | Networking Fundamentals | 3 |
| COSN 205 | UNIX/LINUX Fundamentals | 4 |
| COSN 206 | Scripting Fundamentals | 3 |
| COSN 253 | Security in Amazon Web Services | 3 |
| COSS 71 | Network Security Fundamentals | 3 |
| COSS 272 | Computer Forensics and Investigation | 3 |
| COSS 273 | Ethical Hacking and Countermeasures | 4 |
| Required Subtotal | 27 | |
| Complete one of the following 1 | 19-39 | |
| LBCC General Education (Plan A) | ||
| CSU GE Breadth (Plan B) | ||
| IGETC Pattern (Plan C) | ||
| Electives (as needed to reach 60 degree-applicable units) 2 | ||
| Minimum Degree Total | 60 | |
- 1
Units for the major may be double-counted for LBCC GE, CSU GE, or IGETC; see counselor for limitations.
- 2
Elective units from course(s) numbered 1-599, if needed, to reach 60 degree-applicable units