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

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
General Education Requirements
ENGL 1010	Composition I (ENGL 1010A)	3
MATH 1139	Mathematics for Liberal Arts Students (MATH 1139C)	3
MATH 1240	Statistical Analysis I	3
Social Science Electives		6
Humanities Elective 1		6
Subtotal		21
Major Requirements
CNVT 1810	Networking 1	3
CNVT 1820	Networking 2	3
CNVT 1830	Networking 3	3
CNVT 2200	Network Security Hardware	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 2	3
CYBR 1100	Defending External Threats Using the Cyber Range	3
Programming Language Elective		3
Subtotal		40
Total Hours		61

1	Take Ethics (PHIL 2030) if transferring to Johnson & Wales University Cyber Threat, Intelligence & Defense B.S. Degree.
2	Cybersecurity Practicum/Capstone Course (COMP 2500) requires instructor permission and is recommended in your final semester.

Recommended Course Sequence

Plan of Study Grid

Year 1
Semester 1		Hours
CNVT 1810	Networking 1	3
COMI 1150	Programming Concepts	3
ENGL 1010	Composition I (ENGL 1010A)	3
MATH 1139	Mathematics for Liberal Arts Students (MATH 1139C)	3
Humanities OR Social Science Elective 1		3
	Hours	15
Semester 2
CNVT 1820	Networking 2	3
COMI 1800	Computer Networking Software Linux	3
Programming Language Elective		3
Humanities OR Social Science Elective 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
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 6-credits in Humanities Elective are required and 6-credits in Social Science Electives are required.  If transferring to Johnson & Wales University, one of your Humanities Electives must be Ethics (PHIL 2030).

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.