Cybersecurity, AAS (345) - Full-time Sample Schedule

Fall Semester

• SDV 101 - Orientation to IT Professions (Fall Spring Summer) 1 cr.
• Math elective selected from the list below 3-5 cr.
• ENG 111 - College Composition I (Fall Spring Summer) 3 cr.
• ITN 100 - Introduction to Telecommunications (Fall Spring Summer) 3 cr.
• ITP 100 - Software Design (Fall Spring Summer) 3 cr.

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• CSC 110 - Principles of Computer Science (Fall Spring Summer) 3 cr. OR
• ITE 152 - Introduction to Digital Literacy and Computer Applications (Fall Spring Summer) 3 cr.

Spring Semester

• ENG 112 - College Composition II (Fall Spring Summer) 3 cr.
• ITE 221 - PC Hardware and OS Architecture (Spring Only) 3 cr.
• ITN 260 - Network Security Basics (Spring Summer) 3 cr.
• ITN 270 - Advanced Linux Network Administration (Spring Only) 3 cr.
• ITP 270 - Programming for Cybersecurity (Spring Only) 4 cr.

Fall Semester

• ITN 200 - Administration of Network Resources (Fall Only) 3 cr.
• ITN 261 - Network Attacks, Computer Crime & Hacking (Fall Only) 3 cr.
• ITN 262 - Network Communication, Security & Authentication (Fall Summer) 3 cr.
• ITN 266 - Network Security Layers (Fall Only) 3 cr.
• Arts or Humanities elective selected from the lists below¹ 3 cr.
• Social and Behavioral Science elective selected from the list below 3 cr.

Spring Semester

• CST 100 - Principles of Public Speaking (Fall Spring Summer) 3 cr. OR
• CST 110 - Introduction to Human Communication (Fall Spring) 3 cr.

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• ITN 263 - Internet/Intranet Firewalls & E-Commerce Security (Spring Only) 3 cr.
• ITN 267 - Legal Topics in Network Security (Spring Only) 3 cr.
• ITN 276 - Computer Forensics (Spring Only) 3 cr.
• ITN 298 - Seminar and Project (Spring Summer) 4 cr.

Program Total: 66-67 Credits

¹ Students pursuing the Bachelor of Professional Studies in Cybersecurity at GWU are encouraged to take either PHI or REL. Students pursuing the Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in Cybersecurity at GMU are encouraged to take ART 101  or ART 102 . Other options are CST 151 , MUS 121 , or HUM 298 .

SPECIAL NOTES:

• The A.A.S. in Cybersecurity is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, thus course credit may not be granted for current holders of industry certifications.
• The A.A.S. in Cybersecurity has been designated as a Center for Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD) by the U National Security Agency (NSA).
• Students pursuing the Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in Cybersecurity at GMU must have completed the A.A.S. in Cybersecurity degree with a minimum 2.0 GPA. GMU will waive the age requirements for the BAS in cybersecurity program for graduates earning the A.A.S. in Cybersecurity after the student meets with a GMU academic advisor to sign the BAS Age Waiver Form.
• Students pursuing the Bachelor of Professional Studies in Cybersecurity at GWU in Cybersecurity are required to have a minimum GPA of 2.7. A “C” or better is required in a course for it to transfer.
•  For a student to earn a CAE-CD designation (seal) on their transcript/degree requires a GPA of 3.5 in the core Cybersecurity courses (ITE 221 , ITN 100 , ITN 260 , ITN 261 , ITN 262 , ITN 263 , ITN 266 , ITN 267 , and ITN 298 ).

It is highly recommended that students consult with their academic advisor to select the most appropriate courses for their curriculum and/or transferability to another college.