Cybersecurity Associate in Science (ITSEC–AS)

This program covers a broad expanse of technological concepts and provides individuals with the skills required to implement effective and comprehensive information security controls to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information and information systems.

Course work includes securing network technologies and operating systems, security management, and industry best practices.

Additionally, students will acquire the skills and hands-on experience with hardware and software that allow them to pursue various industry certifications.

Each student should contact the Information Technology Department for assistance in planning the program of study.

Department Head:

Morris Buchanan, (850) 484-1128

mbuchanan@pensacolastate.edu

Program Contact:

Robert Pratten, (850) 484-2523

rpratten@pensacolastate.edu

Degree Requirements

Semester 1 (15 cc)

STA 2023Elementary Statistics

3 cc

ENC 1101CEnglish Composition I

3 cc

CET 1020CIntroduction to Networks

3 cc

CCJ 1020Introduction to the Criminal Justice System

3 cc

CGS 1061CIntroduction to Computers in Technology

3 cc

See general education course list for general education course options.

Semester 2 (15 cc)

CIS 1350CSecurity Awareness

3 cc

COP 1510Programming Concepts

3 cc

CET 1610CRouting and Switching Essentials

3 cc

CET 2025CScaling Networks

3 cc

CAP 2134CDatabase Security

3 cc

Semester 3 (15 cc)

CTS 1390CInstall & Configure Windows Server

3 cc

CTS 2120CSecurity +

3 cc

CTS 1300CAdministering Microsoft Windows Workstation

3 cc

CTS 2149Fundamentals of Project Management

3 cc

CET 2026CConnecting Networks

3 cc

Semester 4 (15 cc)

CET 2614CCisco CCNA Security

3 cc

CET 2934CIT Professional Project

3 cc

CTS 2318Information Security Management

3 cc

PHI 2600Ethics

3 cc

See Choices Natural Sciences (General Education Core Course)

3 cc

Total Credit Hours: 60

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