IT - Cybersecurity Specialist
IT - Cybersecurity Specialist Associate of Applied Science Degree
Program Code: 10-151-2
For more information: wctc.edu/cyber-spec
Cybersecurity specialists implement, maintain and audit the security of an organization’s computer networks and systems. Learn to protect data confidentiality, integrity and availability by implementing current real-world technology, processes and procedures. Emphasis is placed on vigilant security awareness, identifying security threats and implementing appropriate incident responses.
The minimum required course grades and program grade point average (GPA) for students under this catalog are:
Core Courses = C
General Studies Courses = C
Program GPA = 2.0
Related Certificates you can earn along the way:
Program Outcomes
- Identify security strategies.
- Implement secure infrastructures.
- Conduct security testing.
- Analyze security data.
- Mitigate risk.
- Develop security documentation.
Critical Life Skills
To help our students prepare for success in a workplace and society that is increasingly global, multi-cultural, and collaborative, all students are given opportunities to develop and demonstrate Critical Life Skills, both in and out of the classroom. The following Critical Life Skills are learning outcomes for WCTC students.
- Communication: Demonstrate appropriate communication.
- Critical Thinking/Problem Solving: Demonstrate critical thinking skills to analyze situations and solve problems.
- Relationships: Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills.
- Self-management: Demonstrate responsible and respectful behavior.
Listed below are the required courses for this program. An Academic Advisor can help you develop your program plan and select the term and course schedule that works best for you.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| 151-106 | Security I | 3 |
Approved Substitute: 151-101 | ||
| 150-117 | Introduction to Cisco Networks Cisco 1, take 1st | 3 |
Approved Substitute: 150-175 | ||
| 150-188 | Linux Essentials | 3 |
| 150-164 | Intro to Bash Shell Scripting | 1 |
Approved Substitute: 150-154 | ||
| 150-137 | MS Server | 3 |
| 150-157 | Security II | 3 |
Approved Substitute: 150-156 | ||
| 150-118 | Switching Routing & Wireless Cisco 2, take 2nd | 3 |
Approved Substitute: 150-176 | ||
| 152-150 | Intro to Prog in Python | 2 |
| 107-103 | IT Business Strategies | 3 |
| 151-103 | Firewall Security | 3 |
| 151-104 | Intrusion Detection | 3 |
| 151-102 | Log and Threat Analysis | 3 |
| 890-108 | Employment Success | 1 |
| 151-107 | Web Application Security | 3 |
| 151-105 | Digital Forensics | 3 |
| 150-161 | Ethical Hacking | 3 |
| 151-108 | IT Cybersecurity Capstone | 2 |
| Approved Substitute: 107-184 | ||
| 107-123 | Internship IT | 2 |
| General Studies | ||
| 804-133 | Mathematics and Logic | 3 |
| 801-136 | English Composition I | 3 |
Approved Substitute: 801-223 | ||
| 801-198 | Speech | 3 |
Approved Substitute: 801-196 | ||
| 809-195 | Economics | 3 |
| 809-199 | Psychology of Human Relations | 3 |
Approved Substitute: 809-198 | ||
| Total Credits | 62 | |