Networking and Cybersecurity
Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.)
Curriculum Requirements
As a student in this program, you are required to complete a minimum of 64 credit hours with a grade point average of no lower than C (2.0). For this degree program, you must successfully complete the following:
Program Core
| CSC-103 | Computing Sciences Portal | 3 |
| CSC-117 | Introduction to Programming and Computational Thinking using Python | 3 |
| CSC-142 | Fundamentals of Information Systems | 3 |
| CSC-231 | Systems Administration | 3 |
| CSC-248 | PowerShell | 3 |
| CSC-260 | Networking Technologies | 3 |
| CSC-261 | Routing and Switching | 3 |
| CSC-270 | Principles of Information Security | 3 |
| CSC-271 | Hardware and Operating Systems | 3 |
| CSC-272 | Linux | 3 |
| CSC-273 | Ethical Hacking | 3 |
| CSC-274 | Digital Forensics | 3 |
CSC-
| 200-Level Electives | 3 |
Complete one of the following:
| CSC-250 | Computing Science Internship | 3 |
-
| Or | |
CSC-
| 200-Level Electives | 3 |
General Education
| ENG-101 | Composition I | 3 |
| COM-100 | Human Communication | 3 |
| MAT-121 | Introductory Statistics I | 3 |
| ENG-113 | Technical Ethics | 3 |
| -Natural Science | SUNY General Education approved course in Natural Science (and Scientific Reasoning) | 3 |
| -DEISJ and Social Science | SUNY General Education approved course in both Social Science and Diversity: Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice | 3 |
HPE-
| Health and Physical Education (HPE) Electives | 1 |
Complete one of the following:
| -US History | SUNY General Education approved course in US History and Civic Engagement | 3 |
-
| Or | |
| -World History | SUNY General Education approved course in World History and Global Awareness | 3 |
Sample Schedule
The schedule below shows how the requirements for this degree may be met in four semesters. For some students, fulfilling degree requirements may take more than four semesters to complete. When planning your schedule, you should consult with your advisor.
First Semester (15 Credit Hours)
| CSC-103 | Computing Sciences Portal | 3 |
| CSC-117 | Introduction to Programming and Computational Thinking using Python | 3 |
| CSC-142 | Fundamentals of Information Systems | 3 |
| CSC-271 | Hardware and Operating Systems | 3 |
| ENG-101 | Composition I | 3 |
Second Semester (15 Credit Hours)
| COM-100 | Human Communication | 3 |
| CSC-260 | Networking Technologies | 3 |
| CSC-270 | Principles of Information Security | 3 |
| ENG-113 | Technical Ethics | 3 |
| -DEISJ and Social Science | SUNY General Education approved course in both Social Science and Diversity: Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice | 3 |
Third Semester (16 Credit Hours)
| CSC-248 | PowerShell | 3 |
| CSC-261 | Routing and Switching | 3 |
| CSC-272 | Linux | 3 |
| MAT-121 | Introductory Statistics I | 3 |
HPE-
| Health and Physical Education (HPE) Electives | 1 |
Complete one of the following:
| -US History | SUNY General Education approved course in US History and Civic Engagement | 3 |
-
| Or | |
| -World History | SUNY General Education approved course in World History and Global Awareness | 3 |
Fourth Semester (18 Credit Hours)
| CSC-231 | Systems Administration | 3 |
| CSC-273 | Ethical Hacking | 3 |
| CSC-274 | Digital Forensics | 3 |
| -Natural Science | SUNY General Education approved course in Natural Science (and Scientific Reasoning) | 3 |
CSC-
| 200-Level Electives | 3 |
Complete one of the following:
| CSC-250 | Computing Science Internship | 3 |
-
| Or | |
CSC-
| 200-Level Electives | 3 |
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the A.A.S in Networking and Cybersecurity program, students will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to be able to:
- Design, configure, manage, troubleshoot, and secure networks ethically and efficiently, using the latest concepts, technologies, and techniques
- Express concepts, requirements, and solutions without technical jargon
- Analyze and evaluate current trends in the networking and cybersecurity industry and pursue information to stay current in an ever-changing field
- Apply computational concepts and analytical thinking in the development of computer algorithms and solutions