NOVA Advising Sheet 2021-2022

Cybersecurity, A.A.S.

Catalog Year: 2021-2022

Two Years Credits
4 Humanities/Fine Arts Elective 3
6 Social/Behavioral Sciences Elective 3
3 CST Elective 3
ENG 111 College Composition I 3
ITE 152 Introduction to Digital and Information Literacy and Computer Applications 3
5 ITN Elective 3
Choose One
ITN 101 Introduction to Network Concepts OR 3
ITN 100 Introduction to Telecommunications 3
ITN 106 Microcomputer Operating Systems 3
Choose One
ITN 107 Personal Computer Hardware and Troubleshooting OR 3
ITE 221 Personal Computer Hardware and OS Architecture 3
Choose One
ITN 170 Linux System Administration OR 3
ITN 171 UNIX I 3
ITN 200 Administration of Network Resources 3
ITN 260 Network Security Basics 3
ITN 261 Network Attacks, Computer Crime, and Hacking 4
ITN 262 Network Communication, Security, and Authentication 4
ITN 263 Internet/Intranet Firewalls and E-Commerce Security 4
ITN 266 Network Security Layers 3
ITN 276 Computer Forensics I 3
2 ITP Programming Elective 4
ITP 100 Software Design 3
1  MTH 154 Quantitative Reasoning OR Higher 3
SDV 101 Orientation to Information Technology 1
Total Credits for Cybersecurity, A.A.S. = 65

IT courses used for this program may not be more than 10 years old, unless approved by academic dean.

1 May substitute a higher-level mathematics course. Consult with an academic advisor for appropriate selection.

2 Select from the following: ITP 120, ITP 132, ITP 150, ITP 225  or ITP 270.

3 Select from the following: CST 100, CST 110, CST 126, and CST 229.

4 See humanities/fine arts courses listed under General Education Electives. Electives should be selected with advice of a counselor or academic advisor to meet the requirements of the transfer institution.

5 Select from the following: ITN 267, ITN 277, ITN 290, or ITN 295. 

6 See social/behavioral science courses listed under General Education Electives. Elective should be selected with advice of a counselor or facultyadvisor to meet the requirements of the transfer institution.