Cybersecurity, Associate in Applied Science

Program Code: 0433

Program Requirements

General Education Coursework
ENGLISH 101Composition3
Fine Arts and Humanities 13
Social and Behavioral Sciences 13
Physical Sciences and Life Sciences3
Mathematics (Math 118 or higher) 23
Required Program Core
CIS 103Fundamentals of Programming3
CIS 116Operating System I3
CIS 255Operating Systems II3
COMPSFI 101Networking Essentials3
or NET TEC 121 Internetworking I
COMPSFI 102Information Security Essentials3
COMPSFI 202Cybercrime and Incident Response3
COMPSFI 212Scripting for Cybersecurity3
COMPSFI 213Ethical Hacking3
COMPSFI 214Information Securtiy Systems Analysis3
NET TEC 122Internetworking II3
or NET TEC 240 Operating Systems/Server I
NET TEC 245Cloud Computing and Services3
Required Work-Based Learning Courses
CIS 260Computer Information Systems Field Project3
or CIS 265 Computer Information Systems Internship
Program Electives
Select a minimum of 9 credit hours of program electives9
Total Hours60
1

One course must satisfy the Human Diversity (HD) requirement

2

MATH 125 Introductory Statistics recommended

Program Electives

BUSINES 111Introduction To Business3
CIS 111Computer Operations3
CIS 142C++ Object Oriented Programming I3
CIS 144Java Object Oriented Programming I3
CIS 181Web Development I/Basic Web Technologies3
CIS 182Web Development II/Client Side Scripting3
CIS 242C++ Object Oriented Programming II3
CIS 244Java Object Oriented Programming II3
CIS 260Computer Information Systems Field Project3
CIS 265Computer Information Systems Internship3
CIS 281Web Development III/Server Side Programming3
COMPSFI 101Networking Essentials3
COMPSFI 205Cyber Forensics3
COMPSFI 215Information Security Domain3
COMPSFI 216Info Security Program Management3
COMPSFI 231Internetworking Security3
NET TEC 121Internetworking I3
NET TEC 122Internetworking II3
NET TEC 240Operating Systems/Server I3

Pathway

This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing Cybersecurity. This does not represent a contract or guarantee course availability. If this pathway is followed as outlined, students will earn a Basic Certificate (BC), an Advanced Certificate (AC), and an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) Degree in Cybersecurity. 

Semester-by-Semester Program Plan for Full-Time Students

All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students by adding more semesters.

Plan of Study Grid
Semester 1Hours
CIS 116 Operating System I 3
CIS 103 Fundamentals of Programming 3
COMPSFI 101
or NET TEC 121
 Networking Essentials
or Internetworking I
 3
Mathematics (Math 118 or higher) 1,2 3
ENGLISH 101 Composition 1 3
 Hours15
Semester 2
CIS 255 Operating Systems II 3
COMPSFI 102 Information Security Essentials 3
COMPSFI 202 Cybercrime and Incident Response 3
Social and Behavioral Sciences course 1,3 3
Program Elective 4 3
 Hours15
Semester 3
COMPSFI 212 Scripting for Cybersecurity 3
COMPSFI 213 Ethical Hacking 3
NET TEC 122
or NET TEC 240
 Internetworking II
or Operating Systems/Server I
 3
Physical Sciences or Life Sciences course 1 3
Program Elective 4 3
 Hours15
Semester 4
NET TEC 245 Cloud Computing and Services 3
COMPSFI 214 Information Securtiy Systems Analysis 3
CIS 260
or CIS 265
 Computer Information Systems Field Project
or Computer Information Systems Internship
 3
Fine Arts or Humanities course 1,3 3
Program Elective 4 3
 Hours15
 Total Hours60
1

General Education course

2

MATH 125 Introductory Statistics recommended

3

One course must satisfy the Human Diversity (HD) requirement

4

Program Elective

Program Electives

BUSINES 111Introduction To Business3
CIS 111Computer Operations3
CIS 142C++ Object Oriented Programming I3
CIS 144Java Object Oriented Programming I3
CIS 181Web Development I/Basic Web Technologies3
CIS 182Web Development II/Client Side Scripting3
CIS 242C++ Object Oriented Programming II3
CIS 244Java Object Oriented Programming II3
CIS 260Computer Information Systems Field Project3
CIS 265Computer Information Systems Internship3
CIS 281Web Development III/Server Side Programming3
COMPSFI 101Networking Essentials3
COMPSFI 205Cyber Forensics3
COMPSFI 215Information Security Domain3
COMPSFI 216Info Security Program Management3
COMPSFI 231Internetworking Security3
NET TEC 121Internetworking I3
NET TEC 122Internetworking II3
NET TEC 240Operating Systems/Server I3

Choose your courses with your College Advisor.

Careers

This program can prepare students for the jobs listed below. Click on each one to learn more, including average earnings, annual job openings, and how much education people in that field have. For additional guidance and resources on career options, current City Colleges students and alumni can contact the Career Services Office.

Information Security Analysts

Job Description

Plan, implement, upgrade, or monitor security measures for the protection of computer networks and information. Assess system vulnerabilities for security risks and propose and implement risk mitigation strategies. May ensure appropriate security controls are in place that will safeguard digital files and vital electronic infrastructure. May respond to computer security breaches and viruses.

Salary Based on Experience Level

Take a look at the average hourly/annual earnings for this career in Cook County

Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES data from the BLS and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.

Annual Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$67,312
Median 50th Percentile$113,413
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$178,147

Hourly Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$32
Median 50th Percentile$55
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$86

Annual Job Openings

192 annual openings in Cook County

National Education Attainment

Here, you can see the level of education that people in this career complete.

Degree Program% of Jobs
A high school diploma or less0.00%
A certificate7.16%
Some college2.01%
An Associate degree12.87%
A Bachelor's degree75.16%
A Master's or Professional degree2.80%
A Doctoral degree or more0.00%

77.96% continue their education beyond an associate degree