Cybersecurity, A.S.

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Program Description
After Union County College
Recommended Sequence

Program Description

Option offered through Mathematics

The demand for college graduates with analytical thinking and problem-solving skills is increasing. To point, in the U.S. there is a severe and urgent workforce shortage in cybersecurity. Cybersecurity jobs are in high demand and the need for more security professionals is escalating. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the rate of growth for jobs in cybersecurity is projected at 37% through 2022, which is much faster than the average for all other occupations.

This transfer degree option provides a solid subject matter foundation in both mathematics and computer science for students pursuing their studies in the applied field of Cybersecurity. Mathematics and computer science positions are already in high demand, and including cybersecurity knowledge makes these jobs even more critical and desirable. Union County College graduates will have the opportunity to matriculate at four-year colleges and universities, pursuing a baccalaureate degree in cybersecurity.

This program option assumes the completion of all prerequisites for the mathematics courses or satisfactory performance on the College Level Mathematics exam. Contact the STEM Division for further information.

Upon successful completion of all program requirements, graduates will be able to:

Demonstrate critical thinking, analytical reasoning, and problem-solving skills;
Effectively communicate technical and non-technical information in oral, written, graphic, and electronic formats;
Apply mathematical theorems to solve a variety of classical problems;
Formulate solutions to cybersecurity problems using algorithmic and mathematical methods;
Discuss the legal, ethical, and societal issues in the field of cybersecurity;
Demonstrate information literacy through the effective use of cybersecurity and mathematical resources.

After Union County College

Graduates can transfer to a four-year college or university with a solid subject matter foundation to pursue a baccalaureate degree in Cybersecurity. Consult with the STEM Division for details.

Recommended Sequence

First Year

Fall Semester

ENG 101 - English Composition I 3 credit hours.
MAT 171 - Unified Calculus I 4 credit hours
PHY 101 - General Physics I 3 credit hours.
WITH
PHYL 111 - Mechanics Laboratory 1 credit hour
CST 161 - Computer Programming Fundamentals 4 credit hours

Semester Total: 15

Spring Semester

ENG 102 - English Composition II 3 credit hours.
HIS 101 - Introduction to Western Civilization I 3 credit hours.
MAT 172 - Unified Calculus II 4 credit hours
PHY 102 - General Physics II 3 credit hours.
WITH
PHYL 102 - General Physics II Laboratory 1 credit hour
CST 162 - Computer Algorithms 4 credit hours

Semester Total: 18

Second Year

Fall Semester

Humanities Gen Ed Requirement 3 credit hours
Social Science Gen Ed Requirement 3 credit hours
MAT 265 - Linear Algebra 3 credit hours
CST 175 - Networking Fundamentals 3 credit hours.
CST 210 - Principles of Cybersecurity 3 credit hours

Semester Total: 15

Spring Semester

MAT 267 - Discrete Mathematics 3 credit hours.
MAT Elective (200 Level) 3 credit hours
CST 222 - Computer Organization, Architecture, and Assembly Language 4 credit hours.
CST Elective 3 or 4 credit hours

Semester Total: 13-14

Total Program Credits: 61-62

This plan assumes the completion of all prerequisites for the courses or satisfactory performance on the College Level Mathematics Exam.

*PHYSICS COURSES – Students whose transfer institution requires a calculus based physics course should consult with the STEM Dean’s office to schedule PHY 111 and PHY 201 instead.

Milestone Courses

The milestones (in bold) identify critical courses for timely progress and the semester in which the course should be completed for on-time graduation. Milestone course grades < 2.0 should be discussed with an advisor.

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