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Associate of Science in Computer and Network Security – 2506

Career Pathway: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM)
Location(s): Courses for this program are offered at all BC locations.
Program Entrance Requirements: HS Diploma or GED
Program Description: The Computer and Network Security Associate in Science degree, offered at the A. Hugh Adams Central Campus, prepares students for employment opportunities as Information Security Analysts. It is designed for students seeking the skills set needed to be successful in their careers as Computer and Information Systems Managers, Computer Network Architects, and Computer Systems Analysts. Visit the program’s website for more information.

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IT Support Specialist (TC 1) 6337
Information Technology (TC 2) 6338
Cybersecurity (TC 3) 6341
Computer and Network Security AS 2506
Bachelor of Applied Science

Recommended Course Sequence

Full Time	Part Time	Course ID	Description	Credits	TC 1	TC 2	TC 3
Total Program Credit Hours				60	18	27	30
Term 1	Term 1	ISM1149C	STEM IT Skills and Competencies	3
		COP1000C	Introduction to Programming	3	X	X
	Term 2	ENC1101	Composition I	3
		CTS1133C	A+ Comprehensive	4	X	X	X
Term 2	Term 3	CTS1134C	Network+	4	X	X	X
		STA2023 or MGF1107	Statistics (Recommended) or Survey of Mathematics	3
	Term 4	CIS1513C	Project Management and Project+	4	X	X	X
		CTS1111C	Linux+	4			X
Term 3	Term 5	COP1700C	Introduction to Database and Mysql	3	E TC 1	X	E
		PHI2010 or THE2000	Introduction to Philosophy or Theatre Appreciation (Recommended)	3
Term 4	Term 6	CTS2120C	Security+	4			X
		CTS2375C	cloud+	3		X
	Term 7	CET2688C	System Security Practitioner (SSCP)	4			X
		EVR1001	Environmental Science (Recommended)	3
Term 5	Term 8	CIS4361	Information Assurance and Security	3		E	X TC 3
		ECO2013 or POS2041	Principles of Macroeconomics (Recommended) or National Government	3
	Term 9	Elective*	Math, Internship or IT Elective #	3
		ISM3013C	Information Systems Management	3		X TC 2

Notes: Students are encouraged to consult the Course Information Table for a detailed list of all requisite requirements. Students should complete all Core Computing Requirements before completing specialization courses. *Student may have to take STA1001 or MAT1033 based on placement score. # – Any course with a computing prefix. E – Identifies an elective course for the certificate, any IT course can be used to fulfill this requirement.

These are only recommended course sequences.

Students are strongly encouraged to meet with an advisor to create a personalized educational plan.

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Program Highlights

Credit for Prior Learning: Accelerate your path to completion with these options:

Credit by exam
Earned Industry certifications

Prior Learning Assessment
And much more…

Industry Certifications: Upon completing this program, graduates will be eligible to sit for the following industry certifications/licenses:

CompTIA A+
Network+
Security+
Project+

Linux+
CIW Database
Cloud+
CSA+

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This Program is Financial Aid eligible. Scholarships may be available. This program is part of the Career Source Broward ITA List.