Information Systems Technology - Cybersecurity, B.A.S

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Program Code: 8401

The Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in Information Systems Technology degree provides students with the skills required to successfully design, plan, implement, and manage Computer and Information Systems. Students will receive instruction in computer architecture, programming, and systems analysis; networking; telecommunications; cryptography; security system auditing and design; applicable law and regulations; risk assessment and policy analysis; contingency planning; user access issues; investigation techniques; and troubleshooting. The specialization in Cybersecurity will provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to manage cybersecurity infrastructure.

This program uses a 2+2 model requiring the completion of an associate degree or higher with 60 transferable credits from an accredited 4-year college or university for entry into the program. The cybersecurity specialization is designed for students who earn an AA degree or an AS in Network Systems Technology.

The BAS in Information Systems Technology combines in-person and online courses.

For additional information, visit our website at SJRstate.edu/bachelors or send an email to BachelorsDegrees@SJRstate.edu.

General Education Courses* (36 Credit Hours)

(Refer to Associate in Arts general education requirements )

Lower-Level Specialized Courses** (45 Credit Hours)

Required Lower-Level Courses (21 Credit Hours)

CET 1600C - Network Fundamentals Credits: 3 +
CET 2610C - Routing Protocols and Concepts Credits: 3 +
CET 2615C - LAN Switching and Wireless Credits: 3 +
CET 2660C - Network Security Essentials Credits: 3 +
CGS 1060 - Introduction to Computer Concepts Credits: 3
CGS 1540 - Database Fundamentals Credits: 3
CNT 1001 - Introduction to Networking Credits: 3

Additional Lower-Level Courses (24 Credit Hours)

Choose 24 additional credits from CAP, CET, CGS, CIS, CNT, COP, CTS, DIG or any other lower-division transfer courses.

Upper-Division Core Requirements (21 Credit Hours)

CAP 3104 - Human-Computer Interaction Credits: 3
CIS 3080 - Introduction to Cloud Computing Credits: 3
CIS 3523C - Managing IT Projects Credits: 3
CIS 4365 - Computer Security Policies and Disaster Preparedness Credits: 3
CIS 4356 - Information Security and Risk Management Credits: 3
CIS 4950 - Senior Capstone Project or Internship Credits: 3 +
COP 3703 - Database Design and Architecture Credits: 3

Cybersecurity Specialized Courses (18 Credit Hours)

CIS 3360 - Principles of Information Security Credits: 3
CNT 3408 - Enterprise Security Credits: 3 +
CNT 4514 - Wireless and Mobile Computing Credits: 3 +
CNT 4704C - Advanced Network Traffic Analysis Credits: 3 +
ISM 3321 - Cybersecurity Fundamentals Credits: 3 +
ISM 4322C - Advanced Cybersecurity Credits: 3 +

Required Total Credit Hours: 120

* The AS degree in Network Systems Technology  contains 15 general education credits; students pursuing the BAS degree who enter with this AS degree will be required to take 21 additional general education courses.
** The AS degree in Network Systems Technology  contains 45 credits of lower-division courses, which can be used to satisfy this requirement.
+ Qualifying placement score or prerequisite course may be required. See course descriptions  in catalog.