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2020-2021 College Catalog 
    
2020-2021 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Networking/Cyber Defense, AAS


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Learn to Install and administer computer systems, networking technologies, and network analysis. Courses also provide preparatory knowledge for industry accepted credentials or for transfer to a bachelors in cyber defense and forensics.

What can I do with this degree?

Career Options: Computer and systems administration in Microsoft and Linux, Cisco Networking, or as a Cybersecurity analyst.
Academic Options: The cybersecurity focus of this program was designed to transfer to the University of Arizona South’s Cyber Defense and Forensics Track. This program may apply toward a Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS). See an advisor.

Department/Contact Information:

Dean: 206-7694 (East Campus)

Program/Major/Concentration Codes: AASCOMPSYSAD/CSN2

General Education Requirements


A grade of C or better is required for graduation. Course lists for each General Education category listed below can be found starting in the General Education Requirements for AAS Degrees .

Communication Requirement: †


Arts and Humanities Requirement: 3-4 Credits


Social and Behavioral Science Requirement: 3 Credits


Mathematics and Science Requirement: 3 Credits


Other Requirement: 3 Credits


Special Requirements


Subtotal: 15-16 Credits ¥


Complete one of the following focus areas: 8-9 Credits


Meeting with a program advisor is recommended in the selection of the focus areas.

Subtotal: 45-46 Credits


Required Support Courses


Subtotal: 1 Credit


Total Credits as Displayed: 61-63 Credits


† Core or support course(s) fulfill this requirement.
¥ General Education requires a minimum of 15 credits. This subtotal shows the Gen Ed credits not fulfilled by core or support courses.

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