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Computer Information Systems Associate in Applied Science - Cybersecurity

The Associate in Applied Science – Cybersecurity degree is designed to prepare you for a career protecting computer and network systems. This degree will provide you with foundational skills in Cybersecurity. The program includes basic instruction in computer architecture, programming, and systems analysis; networking; telecommunications; cryptography; security system design; applicable law and regulations; risk assessment and policy analysis; disaster recovery; contingency planning; user access issues; investigation techniques; and troubleshooting.

This program is being offered, in part, through our partnership with Rio Salado College.

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General Education Requirements	Credit Hours
English 101, English Composition	3
English 102, English Composition, or English 103, Technical Writing or Communications 215, Professional Communications	3
Humanities/Fine Arts	3
Math 123, Quantitative Reasoning, or Higher Excluding MATH 200, MATH 210 or MATH 265	4
Natural Science	3
Social Science	3

Major Requirements	Credit Hours
Computer Information Systems 100, Foundations of Information Technology	3
Computer Information Systems 106, Operating System Foundations	3
Computer Information Systems 119, Programming Logic and Design	3
Computer Information Systems 140, Network Foundations	3
Computer Information Systems 156, Computer Security	3
Computer Information Systems 167, Python Programming	3
Computer Information Systems 170, Unix/Linux Operating Systems	3
Computer Information Systems 200, IT Support	3
Computer Information Systems 215, Digital Forensics	3
Computer Information Systems 240, Systems Analysis & Design	3
Computer Information Systems 273, Linux Unix Server Administration	3
Computer Information Systems 275, Disaster Recovery	3
Information Technology Systems 120R, Legal Ethical and Regulatory I	3
Information Technology Systems 240R, Ethical Hacking and Network Defense	3

You'll find that your career options in cybersecurity expand after earning a bachelor's degree or higher. LMC's AAS Cybersecurity was developed to easily transfer to Davenport University and specific course content was provided by DU faculty. Learn more about DU's Bachelor's in Cyber Defense and their Employment Guarantee.

If you are planning to transfer to a four-year college or university, you should become familiar with your chosen school’s requirements. See your Academic Advisor for assistance in developing your Student Education Plan (SEP).

Check the Scholarships page or check with your advisor regarding available scholarships.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, job demand in the overall field of Cybersecurity should increase by 35 percent by 2031. That increase is much faster than the average for careers.

Successful completion of this degree may lead to employment in a variety of industries. Positions such as information security analyst can be found at computer companies, consulting firms, or business and financial companies.