| General Education Requirements | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| ENGL 101, English Composition | 3 |
| MATH 123, Quantitative Reasoning or higher MATH | 3 |
| CIS 112, AI Ethics and Usage | 3 |
| Any Social Science or ENGL/COMM | 3 |
| Any Humanities/Fine Arts | 3 |
The Cybersecurity AAS aims to equip students with a foundational understanding of information security principles, practices, and technologies. The program focuses on developing skills to identify, assess, and mitigate security risks across various digital environments. Students learn to use industry-standard cybersecurity tools and techniques to protect networks, systems, and data from threats and vulnerabilities. In addition to technical proficiency, the program emphasizes the importance of ethical considerations and legal responsibilities in the cybersecurity field. This program aligns students for the following industry professonal certifications: CompTIA A+, Security+, Cloud+, Linux+, Pentest+ and CySA+. At Lake Michigan College, hands-on learning opportunities are provided online and in computer labs using both physical and virtual hardware and software. In addition, students build important soft skills such as interpersonal communications, problem-solving, team-building, and project management.
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).
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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.
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