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Cybersecurity and Information Assurance A.S. Degree

Full Time

This program roadmap represents one possible pathway to complete the program. Please see a counselor to create an education plan that is customized to meet your needs. This roadmap is not a guarantee of course availability or financial aid applicability.

Catalog:
2025-26
GE Pattern:
local AA/AS
Total Units:
60

First Year

Semester 1

16 Units
CAT. COURSE UNIT Prerequisites GE AREA
Req
CISN 340
Cisco Networking Academy CCNA: Introduction to Networks
3.5
Req
CISN 341
Cisco Networking Academy CCNA: Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials
3.5
CISN 340
Req
CISN 300
Network Systems Administration
3
Req
CISS 310
Network Security Fundamentals
3
GE
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing or
3
L1A
ENGL C1000H H
Academic Reading and Writing - Honors
3

Semester 2

15 Units
CAT. COURSE UNIT Prerequisites GE AREA
Req
CISS 315
Ethical Hacking
3
Req
CISS 350
Disaster Recovery
3
Req
CISS 360
Computer Forensics and Investigation
3
GE
MATH 300
Introduction to Mathematical Ideas
3
L2
GE
any Area L3 (Arts & Humanities) course
3
L3

Second Year

Semester 3

15 Units
CAT. COURSE UNIT Prerequisites GE AREA
Req
CISS 316
Cisco Networking Academy(R): CyberOps Associate
3
Req
CISS 321
Scripting for Cyber Security
3
(see below)
Req
CISS 330
Implementing Internet Security and Firewalls
3
CISS 310
GE
any Area L1B (Oral Communication & Critical Thinking) course
3
L1B
GE
any Area L5 (Natural Sciences) course
3
L5

CISS 321 prerequisite: CISN 340, CISS 310 or CISS 315

Semester 4

14 Units
CAT. COURSE UNIT Prerequisites GE AREA
GE
any Area L4 (Social & Behavioral Sciences) course
3
L4
GE
any Area L6 (Ethnic Studies) course
3
L6
GE
any Area L7A (Physical Education) course
1
L7A
GE
any Area L7B (Life Development Skills) course
2
L7B
Elec
any elective course
3
Elec
any elective course
2

H honors courses

Explanation of Categories
Req Required Core A course that is required for this program
GE General Education A course that fulfills a specific general education requirement for a degree, which can be replaced with another course that meets the same requirement
Elec Degree Elective A degree-applicable course that is part of a degree roadmap to ensure that there is a total of at least 60 units, which is a requirement for an associate degree

Career path

Career Options:

  • Cybersecurity Engineer
  • Cyber Operations Planner
  • IT Security Specialist
  • Information Security Analyst
  • IT Privacy Analyst
  • IT Risk Analyst Security Operations Center (SOC) Technician
  • Information Security Auditor

Advising Notes:

  • This degree can be completed using either the local AA/AS general education (GE) pattern or the Cal-GETC transfer GE pattern. See a counselor to determine which pattern is best for you based on your academic goals.
  • Students can substitute ESLW 340 for ENGL C1000/C1000H (formerly known as ENGWR 300/480).
  • Elective Courses: any elective courses numbered 100-499, or having a 4-digit number starting with C.

Scheduling Notes:

  • CISN 340 is offered in the 1st 8 weeks and CISN is offered in the 2nd 8 weeks, so they can be taken in the same semester.

Other Notes:

  • This degree prepares students for several nationally recognized, high demand certifications in the field of cybersecurity.
  • Students are strongly advised to get an IT internship as early as possible because most employers require work experience in the field.
  • By the end of the second semester, students qualify for the Computer Information Security Essentials certificate.
  • By the end of the third semester, students qualify for the Cybersecurity and Information Assurance certificate.

Published April 12, 2025

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