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.
Recommended Course Sequence
Plan of Study Grid
Year 1 |
Semester 1 |
CNVT 1810 |
Networking 1 |
3 |
COMI 1150 |
Programming Concepts |
3 |
ENGL 1010 |
Composition I () |
3 |
MATH 1139 |
Mathematics for Liberal Arts Students () |
3 |
1 |
3 |
| Hours | 15 |
Semester 2 |
CNVT 1820 |
Networking 2 |
3 |
COMI 1800 |
Computer Networking Software Linux |
3 |
|
3 |
1 |
6 |
| Hours | 15 |
Year 2 |
Semester 1 |
CNVT 1830 |
Networking 3 |
3 |
COMI 2037 |
Introduction to Cybersecurity |
3 |
COMP 1200 |
Database Design & Management |
3 |
MATH 1240 |
Statistical Analysis I |
3 |
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 |
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.