Cybersecurity - Associate in Science
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Available on all four campuses; daytime, evening, or online.
The Cybersecurity program is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in the principles and methods of cybersecurity, as well as the fundamental knowledge and tools for applying security measures across a variety of network architectures and settings. In addition to serving as a strong foundation for pursuing a bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, this associate degree program will provide the educational background and hands-on training necessary to prepare students for entry into the cybersecurity sector. The curriculum includes a combination of general education, computer science, and network technology courses to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and training necessary for a successful transition into a career in security, and to meet National Security Agency (NSA) and Centers of Academic Excellence (CAE) core foundational content and standards.
Note: Students must earn a grade of at least C in all computer course requirements and must maintain a 2.0 GPA. Many courses require prerequisites, corequisites and/or testing. See course descriptions for details.
Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | ||
| ENGL 1010 | Composition I | 3 |
| MATH 1139 | Mathematics for Liberal Arts Students | 3 |
| MATH 1200 | College Algebra | 3 |
| MATH 2110 | College Trigonometry | 3 |
| Social Science Electives | 6 | |
| Humanities Elective | 3 | |
| Subtotal | 21 | |
| Major Requirements | ||
| CNVT 1810 | Networking Technology | 3 |
| CNVT 1820 | Intermediate Networking 1 | 3 |
| CNVT 1830 | LAN Design and Management 2 | 3 |
| CNVT 2200 | Network Security Hardware 3 | 4 |
| COMI 1150 | Programming Concepts | 3 |
| COMI 1800 | Computer Networking Software Linux | 3 |
| COMI 2035 | Introduction to Computer Forensics | 3 |
| COMI 2036 | Introduction to Computer Ethics | 3 |
| COMI 2037 | Introduction to Cybersecurity | 3 |
| COMP 1200 | Database Design & Management | 3 |
| COMP 2500 | Cybersecurity Practicum/Capstone Course 4 | 3 |
| CYBR 1100 | Defending External Threats Using the Cyber Range | 3 |
| Programming Language Elective | 3 | |
| Subtotal | 40 | |
| Total Hours | 61 | |
| 1 | Networking Technology (CNVT 1810) must be taken prior to Intermediate Networking (CNVT 1820). |
| 2 | Intermediate Networking (CNVT 1820) must be taken prior to LAN Design and Management (CNVT 1830). |
| 3 | LAN Design and Management (CNVT 1830) must be taken prior to Network Security Hardware (CNVT 2200). |
| 4 | Cybersecurity Practicum/Capstone Course (COMP 2500) requires instructor permission and recommended in your final semester. |
Cybersecurity Defense Path Course Requirements
For students pursuing the Cybersecurity Defense Path, course requirements are: Networking Technology (CNVT 1810), Intermediate Networking (CNVT 1820), Network Security Hardware (CNVT 2200), Programming Concepts (COMI 1150), Introduction to Computer Ethics (COMI 2036), and Database Design & Management (COMP 1200)
Recommended Course Sequence
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Hours | |
| CNVT 1810 | Networking Technology | 3 |
| COMI 1150 | Programming Concepts | 3 |
| ENGL 1010 | Composition I | 3 |
| MATH 1200 | College Algebra | 3 |
| Humanities OR Social Science Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| CNVT 1820 | Intermediate Networking | 3 |
| COMI 1800 | Computer Networking Software Linux | 3 |
| MATH 2110 | College Trigonometry | 3 |
| Programming Language Elective | 3 | |
| Humanities OR Social Science Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| CNVT 1830 | LAN Design and Management | 3 |
| COMI 2037 | Introduction to Cybersecurity | 3 |
| COMP 1200 | Database Design & Management | 3 |
| MATH 1139 | Mathematics for Liberal Arts Students | 3 |
| Humanities OR Social Science Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| CNVT 2200 | Network Security Hardware | 4 |
| COMI 2035 | Introduction to Computer Forensics | 3 |
| COMI 2036 | Introduction to Computer Ethics | 3 |
| COMP 2500 | Cybersecurity Practicum/Capstone Course | 3 |
| CYBR 1100 | Defending External Threats Using the Cyber Range | 3 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Total Hours | 61 | |
| 1 | Only 3-credits in Humanities Elective is required and 6-credits in Social Science Electives are required. |
Transfer
If you are interested in earning a bachelor's degree, please meet with an Academic Advisor who can help you select the courses that best prepare you for transfer to a four-year college or university. For more information, you can also visit ritransfers.org with resources on course and program transfer to Rhode Island College and the University of Rhode Island, or visit CCRI's Transfer Articulation page for information on articulation agreements with colleges and universities throughout New England.