IT-Systems Security REVISED
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 Systems 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
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NC CIP: 11.0103
Evening, Online
POS Approved: Fall 2025
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CTI 110 | Web, Pgm, & Db Foundation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| CTI 120 | Network & Sec Foundation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| NET 125 | Introduction to Networks | 1 | 4 | 0 | 3 |
| NOS 130 | Windows Single User | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| SEC 110 | Security Concepts | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Total: | 9 | 12 | 0 | 15 |
Spring Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIS 110 | Introduction to Computers | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| NET 126 | Switching and Routing | 1 | 4 | 0 | 3 |
| SEC 150 | Secure Communications | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| SEC 160 | Security Administration I | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Select one: | |||||
| Mathematical Measurement and Literacy | (2) | (2) | (0) | (3) | |
| OR | |||||
| Quantitative Literacy | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | |
| Total: | 9 | 12 | 0 | 15 | |
Summer Term
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CTS 115 | Info Sys Business Concepts | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Select one: | |||||
| Freshman Composition | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| OR | |||||
| Writing and Inquiry | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| Select one: | |||||
| Interpersonal Psychology | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| OR | |||||
| General Psychology (Global) | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| Total: | 9 | 0 | 0 | 9 | |
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEC 175 | Perimeter Defense | 1 | 4 | 0 | 3 |
| SEC 210 | Intrusion Detection | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| SEC 258 | Security Compliance | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Select one: | |||||
| Technology and Society (Global) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| OR | |||||
| Introduction to Ethics (Global) | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| Total: | 8 | 9 | 0 | 12 | |
Spring Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CCT 250 | Network Vulnerabilities I | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| PMT 111 | Proj Mgmt Assessing Risk | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| SEC 285 | Systems Security Project | 1 | 4 | 0 | 3 |
| ___ ___ | ITS Elective (at least 1 Credit) | * | * | * | 1 |
| Select one: | |||||
| Introduction to Communication | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| OR | |||||
| Intro Interpersonal Com (Global) | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| Total: | 9 | 6 | 0 | 13 | |
Total Credit Hours: 64
Additional Information
Elective – Select 1 credit hour: CCT 110, CIS 115, NET 225, NOS 120, NOS 230, WBL 111, WBL 121, WBL 131
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