OVERVIEW    

In the 100% online Associate of Applied Science in Cybersecurity program, offered through a unique partnership, you’ll learn all the skills you need to begin or excel in a career in computer network administration to assist with preventing cyberattacks.

In an increasingly digital world, data is currency. Organizations rely on cybersecurity professionals to protect systems, networks and programs from cyberattacks aimed at accessing, changing or destroying sensitive information. These cyberattacks often attempt to extort money from the breached organization which is why implementing a proactive approach to preventing attacks is instrumental.

With an increasing number of users and devices in the digital space along with an increase in sensitive data, the importance of cybersecurity continues to grow. And the sophistication of cyberattack techniques continue to compound the problem even further.

While it can take 4 years or longer to earn a bachelor’s degree, you can complete coursework on your schedule and earn your associate degree within 2 years. You’ll complete the program empowered with in-demand skills for rewarding tech jobs.

With an online associate degree as opposed to a four-year bachelor’s degree, you can start your career in technology sooner. The program will prepare you for a variety of careers, including:

• Cloud administrator

• Network administrator

• Network designer

• Network manager

• Network security administrator

• Network technician

• Systems support technician

This is a 60-hour program with each course representing 3 credit hours

SEMESTER 1

• AUNI 1300 - College Foundations

• ANET 1300 - Hardware and Software Environment

• ANET 1305 - Basics of Networking

• AMAT 1300 - Mathematics I

SEMESTER 2

• ACOM 1350 - Written Communication I

• ANET 1350 - Introduction to Servers I

• ANET 1355 - Physical Networks

• ANET 1360 - Introduction to Servers II

SEMESTER 3

• ASFT 1300 - Foundations of Programming

• AMAT 1355 - Mathematics II

• ANET 2300 - Introduction to Linux Networking

• ASFT 1305 - Working with Databases

SEMESTER 4

• PHIL 1311 - Philosophy of the Human Person

• ANET 2305 - Securing Information

• ACOM 2300 - Basics of Writing II

• ANET 2350 - Basics of IP Networking

SEMESTER 5

• PHIL 2314 - Ethics

• ACYB 2300 - Risk Management and IT Security

• ACYB 2305 - Network Communications Infrastructure and Technology

• ANET 2375 - Advanced Operating Systems

    CONTACT    

Interested in learning more about the Associate of Applied Science in Cybersecurity program?

​Contact Program Director Hali Chapman at

 hchapman@saintjoe.edu 

219-866-6000 ext. 2022