Program Overview
The Cybersecurity ATS degree shall produce graduate who are immediately employable into entry-level technical positions in a wide variety of support jobs. In this program, students will assess modern cybersecurity challenges that threaten our privacy, security, and safety, and gain both the knowledge and hands-on technical skills to protect digital assets from cyber criminals who leverage sophisticated social and cyber tactics to facilitate attacks. Students who complete this curriculum will not only be prepared for a career as a cybersecurity professional, they will also be well positioned to obtain a number of certifications which will increase their employability, including Certified Ethical Hacker, Certified Information Systems Security Professional, and Certified Forensic Examiner. The Cyber Security ATS degree is a direct pathway into the 2 + 2 bachelor's degrees in Computer Science or Industrial Technology.
Learning outcomes
- Display critical thinking and problem skills in relation to a wide range of Cybersecurity challenges.
- Be able to analyze and investigate cyber-attacks and their aftermath.
- Display the ability to communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders effectively.
- Explain fundamental concepts relating to computer.
- Demonstrate the ability to adapt to emerging threats within their field.
Sample Courses:
IT 11103 Intro to Cybersecurity
IT 21303 Cybercrime and Governance
IT 21403 Cyber Forensics
IT 22703 Ethical Hacking
Potential entry-level job outcomes and salaries:
Information Security Analyst - $114,000/year
Information Security Manager - $162,000/year
Cybersecurity Analyst - $100,000/year
Cybersecurity Engineer - $112,000/year
