Overview
Note: This program was previously offered under the name “Computer Network Engineering Technology – Cybersecurity Major.”
Cybersecurity combines technical knowledge and skills with understanding of security planning, risk mitigation, and related documentation requirements.
Graduates earn an Associate of Applied Science degree and are prepared to assist organizations that must comply with federal or state government regulations related to information security, or must meet payment card industry requirements to safeguard customer information or other sensitive data.
Related Programs
Computer Network Administration - Computer Support Major (CSA)Contacts
Program Chair
Co-op Coordinator
Career Outlook
Graduates Are Prepared To
- Analyze IT networks for security vulnerabilities
- Document and verify the proper functioning of IT systems
- Oversee plans for improvements to IT systems, data access, and IT integrity and compliance
- Design and implement project management plans for IT systems upgrades
- Analyze and determine information that must be protected, how it is protected, and accessed
- Communicate technical requirements and budget needs to business managers
Representative Job Titles For Graduates
- IT Security Compliance Technician
- Regulatory Compliance Assistant
Graduate Employment Outlook
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment opportunities in IT security and compliance are expected to grow by more than 30 percent through 2033, which is much higher than the average for all careers. Individuals skilled in both IT security and regulatory compliance are in high demand.
$30/hr to $32/hr
Graduate Starting Salary Projections
Contacts
Program Chair
Co-op Coordinator
Curriculum
2026-2027
Cybersecurity (CYB)
| Semester 1 | Lec | Lab | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAT 131 | Statistics 1 ( G) | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| ENG 101 | English Composition 1 ( G) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| XXX 190 Career Preparation Elective (B) | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| NETA 115 | Networking Essentials ( B) | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| FYE 1XX First Year Experience Elective (B) | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| Semester 2 | ||||
| NETC 170 | Governance and Management of IT ( B) | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| NETC 121 | Network Communications 1 ( T) | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| NETC 130 | Introduction to Cybersecurity ( B) | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| ENG 1XX English Elective (G) | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| Semester 3 | ||||
| Cooperative Education or Transfer Elective 1 (T) * | 1 | 40 | 2 | |
| NETC 122 | Network Communications 2 ( B) | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| NETC 160 | Windows Server Administration and Azure ( T) | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| XXX XXX Natural/Physical Science Elective (G) | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| Semester 4 | ||||
| NETC 180 | Information Risk Management ( T) | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| NETC 230 | Network Security Design ( T) | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| COMM 110 | Public Speaking ( B) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| NETC 125 | Introduction to Linux ( T) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Semester 5 | ||||
| NETC 240 | Emerging Topics in Computer Network Engineering Technology ( T) | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| NETC 280 | IT Documentation ( T) | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| NETC 290 | Computer Network Engineering Technology Capstone Project ( T) | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| IT 215 | Scripting ( T) | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Semester 6 | ||||
| Cooperative Education or Transfer Elective 2 (T) * | 1 | 40 | 2 | |
| XXX XXX Arts/Humanities or Social /Behavioral Science Elective (G) | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| Total Credits: | 49 | 108 | 64 | |
Electives
| First Year Experience Elective | ||
| FYE 100 | Essentials for College Success | 1 |
| FYE 105 | Skills for College and Personal Success | 2 |
| FYE 110 | Intensive College Success Strategies | 3 |
| Career Preparation Elective | ||
| CIT 190 | Career Preparation: Engineering and Information Technologies | 1 |
| MID 190 | Career Preparation: Multimedia Information Design | 2 |
| CPDM 190 | Cooperative Education Preparation: Computer Programming and Database Management | 1 |
| Arts/Humanities or Social/Behavioral Science Elective | ||
| PHI 110 | Ethics | 3 |
| ECO 105 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| PSY 110 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| SOC 105 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| English Composition Elective | ||
| ENG 102 | English Composition 2: Contemporary Issues | 3 |
| ENG 103 | English Composition 2: Writing about Literature | 3 |
| ENG 104 | English Composition 2: Technical Communication | 3 |
| ENG 105 | English Composition 2: Business Communication | 3 |
| Natural/Physical Science Elective | ||
| Any course from BIO, CHE, EVS, PHY, PSC | 3 | |
| Cooperative Education or Transfer Electives * | ||
| NETC 291 | Full-Time Cooperative Education 1: Computer Network Engineering Technology | 2 |
| NETC 292 | Full-Time Cooperative Education 2: Computer Network Engineering Technology | 2 |
| IT 101 | Programming 1 | 3 |
| IT 110 | HTML with CSS and JavaScript | 3 |
| IT 111 | Database Design and SQL 1 | 3 |
| IT 115 | Operating Systems Administration 1 | 3 |
| IT 161 | Java Programming 1 | 3 |
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Program Chair approval is required for students planning to take a Transfer Elective course rather than participate in cooperative education.