Cybersecurity, Associate of Science Degree
Banner Code: 3_AS_CYBR2
Control Number: 20382
Financial Aid Eligible
The courses in this program provide students with a solid foundation in the tools, techniques, and procedures used by cybersecurity professionals. The program is designed to prepare students with the knowledge of emerging trends in cybersecurity and the skills needed for an entry-level career or advancement. Provides preparation for careers such as Cybersecurity Specialist, Information Security Analyst, Cyber Crime Analyst, Incident and Intrusion Analyst, and Vulnerability Analyst for a variety of industries including manufacturing, national security, finance, insurance, and health care. Topics include computer networking fundamentals, computer and network security, ethical hacking principles and methodology, digital forensics techniques, introductory programming, server administration, and security policies and procedures to build cyber resilience. The program courses include hands-on and technical writing assignments to help students develop in-demand skills for the cybersecurity workforce.
Program Level Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Evaluate and communicate the human role in security systems with an emphasis on ethics, social engineering vulnerabilities, and training.
- Assess security risks and identify methods to minimize their threat and/or impact.
- Demonstrate the ability to locate technical resources to resolve security-related issues with networking hardware and software.
- Apply risk management concepts to develop policies and procedures following security best practices.
Review Graduation Requirements and General Education.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core | ||
| Complete the following: | ||
| CYBR C101 | Introduction to Cybersecurity | 3 |
| CST C128 | Computer Networking Principles (Network+) | 3 |
| CST C158 | Contemporary Operating Systems (Server+) | 3 |
| CIS C157 | Introduction to Python Programming | 3 |
| Program Electives | ||
| Select three courses of the following specialized areas: | 9 | |
| Introduction to Ethical Hacking | ||
| Introduction to Digital Forensics | ||
| Introduction to Incident Response | ||
| Cybercrime and CSIRT Coordination | ||
| Cybersecurity Governance, Risk, and Compliance | ||
| Cyber-Physical Security: Protecting Critical Infrastructure | ||
| Network Security (Security+) | ||
| Web Application Security | ||
| Vulnerability Assessment (PenTest+) | ||
| Intermediate Digital Forensics | ||
| Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) | ||
| Mobile Device Forensics | ||
| Intermediate Incident Response | ||
| Certified Information Systems Security Professional | ||
| Become a Security Consultant | ||
| Advanced Digital Forensics & Incident Response Capstone | ||
| CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner | ||
| Linux Operating System Principles (Linux+) | ||
| Units Required for Major | 21 | |
| Requirement | Units |
|---|---|
| Local General Education, CSU General Education, or IGETC pattern | Varies |
| Electives to satisfy unit requirement | Varies |
| Total Units for Degree | 60 |
Cybersecurity Degree Program Maps
These program maps are recommended examples of all major (program) requirements as well as general education requirements for two-year completion or transfer. These paths may be altered to fit your individual academic needs. These two-year program maps were created by program faculty and counselors and demonstrate recommended paths to completion. Students are advised to meet with a Coastline Counselor for individualized program planning.
Your Path to Success
Follow one of the paths to earn your degree in Cybersecurity in 2 years.
Don’t forget to consult a counselor for an education plan!
Path 1 (Cybersecurity Analyst)
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Semester | ||
| ENGL C100 | Freshman Composition | 4 |
| MATH C160 | Introduction to Statistics | 4 |
| CMST C101 | Fundamentals of Human Communication | 3 |
| CYBR C101 | Introduction to Cybersecurity * | 3 |
| CST C158 | Contemporary Operating Systems (Server+) * | 3 |
| 2nd Semester | ||
| HIST C175 | United States History since 1876 | 3 |
| PSYC C100 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| ART C101 | Survey of Art: Renaissance to Contemporary | 3 |
| CIS C157 | Introduction to Python Programming * | 3 |
| CST C128 | Computer Networking Principles (Network+) * | 3 |
| 3rd Semester | ||
| BIOL C100 | Introduction to Biology | 3 |
| ENGL C102 | Critical Reasoning, Reading, and Writing | 3 |
| PHIL C120 | Ethics | 3 |
| CYBR C132 | Introduction to Ethical Hacking | 3 |
| or CYBR C160 | Introduction to Incident Response | |
| CYBR C230 | Network Security (Security+) | 3 |
| 4th Semester | ||
| ASTR C100 | Introduction to Astronomy | 3 |
| ASTR C100L | Astronomy Laboratory | 1 |
| PSCI C180 | American Government | 3 |
| SOC C233 | Racial and Ethnic Relations in America | 3 |
| HLTH C100 | Personal Health | 3 |
| CYBR C255 | Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) | 3 |
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Also offered in the summer term
Path 2 (Cyber Incident Responder)
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Semester | ||
| ENGL C100 | Freshman Composition | 4 |
| MATH C160 | Introduction to Statistics | 4 |
| CMST C101 | Fundamentals of Human Communication * | 3 |
| CST C158 | Contemporary Operating Systems (Server+) * | 3 |
| 2nd Semester | ||
| HIST C175 | United States History since 1876 | 3 |
| PSYC C100 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| ART C101 | Survey of Art: Renaissance to Contemporary | 3 |
| CIS C157 | Introduction to Python Programming * | 3 |
| CST C128 | Computer Networking Principles (Network+) * | 3 |
| 3rd Semester | ||
| BIOL C100 | Introduction to Biology | 3 |
| ENGL C102 | Critical Reasoning, Reading, and Writing | 3 |
| PHIL C120 | Ethics | 3 |
| CYBR C230 | Network Security (Security+) | 3 |
| CYBR C160 | Introduction to Incident Response | 3 |
| 4th Semester | ||
| ASTR C100 | Introduction to Astronomy | 3 |
| ASTR C100L | Astronomy Laboratory | 1 |
| PSCI C180 | American Government | 3 |
| SOC C233 | Racial and Ethnic Relations in America | 3 |
| HLTH C100 | Personal Health | 3 |
| CYBR C260 | Intermediate Incident Response | 3 |
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Also offered in the summer term
Path 3 (Cyber Forensic Analyst)
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Semester | ||
| ENGL C100 | Freshman Composition | 4 |
| MATH C160 | Introduction to Statistics | 4 |
| CMST C101 | Fundamentals of Human Communication | 3 |
| CYBR C101 | Introduction to Cybersecurity * | 3 |
| CST C158 | Contemporary Operating Systems (Server+) * | 3 |
| 2nd Semester | ||
| HIST C175 | United States History since 1876 | 3 |
| PSYC C100 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| ART C101 | Survey of Art: Renaissance to Contemporary | 3 |
| CIS C157 | Introduction to Python Programming * | 3 |
| CST C128 | Computer Networking Principles (Network+) * | 3 |
| 3rd Semester | ||
| BIOL C100 | Introduction to Biology | 3 |
| ENGL C102 | Critical Reasoning, Reading, and Writing | 3 |
| PHIL C120 | Ethics | 3 |
| CST C191A | Linux Operating System Principles (Linux+) | 3 |
| CYBR C150 | Introduction to Digital Forensics | 3 |
| 4th Semester | ||
| ASTR C100 | Introduction to Astronomy | 3 |
| ASTR C100L | Astronomy Laboratory | 1 |
| PSCI C180 | American Government | 3 |
| SOC C233 | Racial and Ethnic Relations in America | 3 |
| HLTH C100 | Personal Health | 3 |
| CYBR C250 | Intermediate Digital Forensics | 3 |
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Also offered in the summer term
Path 4 (Penetration Testing)
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Semester | ||
| ENGL C100 | Freshman Composition | 4 |
| MATH C160 | Introduction to Statistics | 4 |
| CMST C101 | Fundamentals of Human Communication | 3 |
| CYBR C101 | Introduction to Cybersecurity * | 3 |
| CST C158 | Contemporary Operating Systems (Server+) * | 3 |
| 2nd Semester | ||
| HIST C175 | United States History since 1876 | 3 |
| PSYC C100 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| ART C101 | Survey of Art: Renaissance to Contemporary | 3 |
| CIS C157 | Introduction to Python Programming * | 3 |
| CST C128 | Computer Networking Principles (Network+) * | 3 |
| 3rd Semester | ||
| BIOL C100 | Introduction to Biology | 3 |
| ENGL C102 | Critical Reasoning, Reading, and Writing | 3 |
| PHIL C120 | Ethics | 3 |
| CST C191A | Linux Operating System Principles (Linux+) | 3 |
| CYBR C132 | Introduction to Ethical Hacking | 3 |
| 4th Semester | ||
| ASTR C100 | Introduction to Astronomy | 3 |
| ASTR C100L | Astronomy Laboratory | 1 |
| PSCI C180 | American Government | 3 |
| SOC C233 | Racial and Ethnic Relations in America | 3 |
| HLTH C100 | Personal Health | 3 |
| CYBR C242 | Vulnerability Assessment (PenTest+) | 3 |
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Also offered in the summer term
Path 5 (Information Security Director)
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Semester | ||
| ENGL C100 | Freshman Composition | 4 |
| MATH C160 | Introduction to Statistics | 4 |
| CMST C101 | Fundamentals of Human Communication | 3 |
| CYBR C101 | Introduction to Cybersecurity * | 3 |
| CST C158 | Contemporary Operating Systems (Server+) * | 3 |
| 2nd Semester | ||
| HIST C175 | United States History since 1876 | 3 |
| PSYC C100 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| ART C101 | Survey of Art: Renaissance to Contemporary | 3 |
| CIS C157 | Introduction to Python Programming * | 3 |
| CST C128 | Computer Networking Principles (Network+) * | 3 |
| 3rd Semester | ||
| BIOL C100 | Introduction to Biology | 3 |
| ENGL C102 | Critical Reasoning, Reading, and Writing | 3 |
| PHIL C120 | Ethics | 3 |
| CYBR C170 | Cybercrime and CSIRT Coordination | 3 |
| CYBR C230 | Network Security (Security+) | 3 |
| 4th Semester | ||
| ASTR C100 | Introduction to Astronomy | 3 |
| ASTR C100L | Astronomy Laboratory | 1 |
| PSCI C180 | American Government | 3 |
| SOC C233 | Racial and Ethnic Relations in America | 3 |
| HLTH C100 | Personal Health | 3 |
| CYBR C270 | Certified Information Systems Security Professional | 3 |
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Also offered in the summer term