Cybersecurity, AAS
2022-2023
CIP 110101 (ACYS)
In response to the national and local unmet demand for Cybersecurity Specialists and the increasingly complex and challenging cyber-attacks facing our nation, this cybersecurity program will produce qualified professionals with expertise in information assurance, cybersecurity, and network forensics disciplines. Upon successful completion of the program and depending on organizational employability requirements, students from this program will be prepared for a number of jobs that require the following industry certifications: CompTia A+; Network+; Linux+; Security+, CYSA+, Server+; Cloud+.
Admission Requirements
Program Requirements
General Education Courses (13 credit hours)
3 Credits
4 Credits OR higher
3 Credits
Major Courses (32 credit hours)
1 Credits
3 Credits
3 Credits
3 Credits
3 Credits
3 Credits
4 Credits
3 Credits
Required Courses (17-18 credit hours)
3 Credits
OR CIS 315 - CSU Course *
4 Credits
OR CIS 401 - CSU Course *
4 Credits
OR CIS 462 - CSU Course *
3 Credits
OR CIS 461 - CSU Course
Note:
- * These courses are required courses for students who intend to transfer to CSU to earn a baccalaureate degree in Computer Information Systems – Cybersecurity Concentration. For this option students need to meet with a Computer Network Technology Advisor to choose the correct sequence of classes. Please call 303.660.3166 for more information.
- ** CompTia Exam vouchers for Network+ and Security+ are included in the course fees and are expected to be taken when the course has completed.
Total: 62-63 credit hours
Graduation Requirements
- Apply for graduation online at www.arapahoe.edu/graduation.
- As a graduate of a Career and Technical Education program you will be contacted by an ACC employee in approximately six months to verify your employment information. This information gathering is a federal requirement to ensure that ACC receives certain federal funding.