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Cybersecurity and Information Assurance A.S. Degree - Cal-GETC

This program map represents one possible path for completing this program. Please see a counselor to create an educational plan that is customized to meet your needs. This path is not a guarantee of course availability or financial aid applicability.

Catalog:
2025-26
Total Units:
68-69

First Year

Semester 1

16-17 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE Area
Maj
CISN 340
CISCO Networking Academy (CCNA)tm: Introduction to Networks
3.5
Maj
CISN 341 +
CISCO Networking Academy (CCNA)tm:Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials
3.5
Elec
INDIS 313 *
Freshman Seminar
3
GE
ENGL C1000 ** / ENGWR 488 H / ESLW 340 / BUS 310 +
Academic Reading and Writing
3-4
Cal-GETC Area 1A
GE
Social and Behavioral Sciences
3
Cal-GETC Area 4

+ Prerequisite for CISN 341: CISN 340 with a grade of "C" or better 


*INDIS 313 - Freshman Seminar is specifically designed for First Time in College students. This course is a non-required elective. If you\'re not a First Time in College student and/or you only would like to take required courses, you do not need to take this course.


**If you don\'t place directly in ENGL C1000 (check your eServices account), you will need to take ENGWR 80/ENGL C1000 combo course.


+ Prerequisite for BUS 310: BUS 100, ENGL C1000, or ESLW 340 with a grade of "C" or better

Semester 2

15 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE Area
Maj
CISS 315
Ethical Hacking
3
Maj
CISS 310
Network Security Fundamentals
3
Maj
CISS 350
Disaster Recovery
3
GE
MATH 300 *
Introduction to Mathematical Ideas
3
Cal-GETC Area 2
GE
**Social & Behavioral Sciences
3
Cal-GETC Area 4

*If you don\'t place directly in MATH 300 (check your eServices account), you will need to take MATHS 95/MATH 300 combo course.


**Cal-GETC Area 4 requires 2 courses from different disciplines. Select a course from Cal-GETC Area 4 from a different discipline than the previously completed Cal-GETC Area 4 course.

Second Year

Semester 3

15 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE Area
Maj
CISN 300
Network Systems Administration
3
Maj
CISS 321 +
Scripting for Cyber Security
3
Maj
CISS 330 +
Implementing Internet Security and Firewalls
3
Maj
CISS 316 *
Cisco Networking Academy(R): CyberOps Associate
3
GE
Biological Science
3
Cal-GETC Area 5B

+ Prerequisite for CISS 321: CISN 340, CISS 310, or CISS 315 with a grade of "C" or better

+ Prerequisite for CISS 330: CISS 310 with a grade of "C" or better


*CISS 316 is only offered during the fall and summer semesters.

Semester 4

16 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE Area
Maj
CISS 360 +*
Computer Forensics and Investigation
3
GE
Ethnic Studies
3
Cal-GETC Area 6
GE
Physical Science
3
Cal-GETC Area 5A
GE
**Associate Lab Component
1
Cal-GETC Area 5C
GE
Oral Communication
3
Cal-GETC Area 1C
GE
Humanities
3
Cal-GETC Area 3B

+ Prerequisite for CISS 360: CISS 310 or 315 with a grade of "C" or better

*CISS 360 is only offered during the spring semester.


**Cal-GETC Area 5C will not be required if a laboratory activity is included in 5A or 5B.

Third Year

Semester 5

6 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE Area
GE
Arts
3
Cal-GETC Area 3A
GE
Chritical Thinking and Composition
3
Cal-GETC Area 1B

Legend

  • (H) - Honors
  • Elec - Elective
  • GE - General Education
  • Maj - Required Core
  • ME - Major Elective

Disclaimer

Every effort has been made to ensure that what is listed in the SCC Program Paths are accurate.  The courses, the course sequencing, and the programs are subject to change without notice by the administration of the Los Rios Community College District and Sacramento City College at the discretion of the district and Sacramento City College. Further, Sacramento City College reserves the right to amend any course or program.

PLEASE SEE AN SCC COUNSELOR.

AA/AS Requirements

Associate Degrees require the following:

  1. Completion of a minimum of 60 degree-applicable units with an overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 ("C" average). A minimum of 12 units must be completed within the Los Rios Community College District.
  2. Completion of each required course with a grade of "C" or better for a major offered at Sacramento City College. 
  3. Completion of the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC). Areas 1 through 6 must be completed with a grade of "C" or better.

Students with Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate Credit (IB) test scores should notify their Counselor to learn more about how test scores may be used for credit.

Exception: Students who possess a bachelor\'s (BA/BS) or higher degree from a college or university accredited through a regional accrediting agency recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) are deemed to have satisfied both the general education and graduation competency requirements for an AA/AS degree. Degrees from accredited institutions outside of the US will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Department Notes

  • Students are encouraged to contact the CIS faculty for course sequence adjustments.
  • Department contact: Kevin Anderson

andersk@scc.losrios.edu

Placement Information

Check your eServices account under “Academic Records” to determine your Math and English placements.

Published October 03, 2025

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