IT-Cyber Security
Curriculum Description
Information Technology
Career Cluster:
Web and Digital Communications, Information Support and Services, Programming and Software Development, and Network Systems
Pathway: Information Technology
Program Major Information Technology
Pathway Description
The Information Technology (IT) curriculum prepares graduates for employment in the technology sector as designers, testers, support technicians, system administrators, developers, or programmers who use computer software and\or hardware to design, process, implement and manage information systems in specialties such as database services, security, business intelligence, healthcare informatics and others depending on the technical path selected within this curriculum.
Course work includes development of a student’s ability to create, store, communicate, exchange and use information to solve technical issues related to information support and services, interactive media, network systems, programming and software development, information security and other emerging technologies based on the selected area of study.
Graduates should qualify for employment in entry-level positions with businesses, educational systems, and governmental agencies which rely on computer systems to design and manage information. The program will incorporate the competencies of industry-recognized certification exams.
This curriculum model is designed for the student that wishes to obtain the Associate in Applied Science degree in Information Technology with an emphasis in Cyber Security.
The following represents one way in which the program of study can be completed. Students who aren’t able to follow the recommended curriculum model below should consult their academic advisor to be sure that they take courses in the best order for their success.
Associate in Applied Science
A25590CS REVISED
NC CIP: 11.0103
Day, Evening, and Online
POS Approved: Fall 2019
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CCT 110 | Intro to Cyber Crime | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| CCT 121 | Computer Crime Invest | 3 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| CIS 110 | Introduction to Computers REVISED REQUISITE | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| CTI 110 | Web, Pgm, & Db Foundation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| CTI 120 | Network & Sec Foundation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Total: | 12 | 8 | 0 | 16 |
Spring Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CCT 112 | Ethics and High Technology | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| CCT 240 | Data Recovery Techniques NEW 2019FA | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| CCT 250 | Network Vulnerabilities I | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| NOS 120 | Linux/UNIX Single User | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| SEC 110 | Security Concepts | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Total: | 11 | 9 | 0 | 15 |
Summer Term
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CTS 115 | Info Sys Business Concept REVISED REQUISITE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Select one: | |||||
| Freshman Composition REVISED REQUISITE | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| OR | |||||
| Writing and Inquiry REVISED REQUISITE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| Select one: | |||||
| Mathematical Measurement and Literacy REVISED REQUISITE | (2) | (2) | (0) | (3) | |
| OR | |||||
| Quantitative Literacy REVISED REQUISITE | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | |
| OR | |||||
| Precalculus Algebra REVISED REQUISITE | (3) | (2) | (0) | (4) | |
| Total: | 8 | 2 | 0 | 9 | |
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CCT 231 | Technology Crimes & Law | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| CCT 251 | Network Vulnerabilities II NEW 2019FA | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| CIS 115 | Intro to Prog & Logic REVISED REQUISITE | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| ___ ___ | Elective List 1 | ** | ** | ** | 3 |
| Total: | 7 | 5 | 0 | 12 |
Spring Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CCT 285 | Trends in Cyber Crime NEW 2019FA | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| CCT 289 | Capstone Project REVISED REQUISITE 2019FA | 1 | 6 | 0 | 3 |
| ___ ___ | Elective List 2 | ** | ** | ** | 1 |
| ___ ___ | Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | ** | ** | 0 | 3 |
| ___ ___ | Social/Behavioral Science Elective | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Select one: | |||||
| Intro Interpersonal Com REVISED REQUISITE | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| OR | |||||
| Public Speaking REVISED REQUISITE | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| OR | |||||
| Prof Research & Reporting | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| OR | |||||
| Technical Report Writing | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| Total: | 9 | 8 | 0 | 16 | |
Total Credit Hours: 68
Additional Information
Elective List 1 – Select 3 credit hours: CTS 120, DBA 110, NET 125, NOS 130, NOS 220
Elective List 2 - Select 1 credit hour: CSC 139, CSC 151, CSC 153, SEC 150, WBL 111, WBL 121, WBL 131
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective – Select one: ART 111, HUM 110, HUM 115, MUS 110, PHI 240
Social/Behavioral Science Elective – Select one: ECO 151, ECO 251, ECO 252, PSY 118, PSY 150, SOC 210
**Hours will vary depending on course selection.
2017FA State Curriculum Standard Revision; new title and code; repackaged only.
A25590CS REVISED