Cybersecurity

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(AS General Studies with Concentration in Cybersecurity)

(Transfer Option)

Mr. Terry Ayers, Department Chair

256.352.8104

terry.ayers@wallacestate.edu

Associate in Science Degree (4 semesters)

At a Glance

Computer security specialists may plan, coordinate, and implement an organization’s information security. These workers may be called upon to educate users about computer security, install security software, monitor the network for security breaches, respond to cyber-attacks, and in some cases, gather data and evidence to be used in prosecuting cybercrime. The responsibilities of computer security specialists has increased in recent years as there has been a large increase in the number of cyber-attacks on data and networks..

If Math courses are taken for math elective credit, the course must be higher level than College Algebra. Computer Science courses DO NOT meet this requirement.

Typing proficiency is a prerequisite for CIS 146 and other programming courses. Students that are not proficient should take a keyboarding class prior to enrollment in computer science courses.