The Cybersecurity Associate in Science (AS) degree program equips students with the foundational knowledge and practical skills to thrive in the ever-growing field of cybersecurity. This program focuses on building a solid understanding of network security, ethical hacking techniques, and computer forensics, preparing graduates for entry-level information security positions and industry certifications. Additionally, the program serves as a springboard for pursuing bachelor's and master's degrees in cybersecurity. This AS degree includes a 24-credit stackable college credit certificate, Cybersecurity Analyst.
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Program Contact Information
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Program Requirements
Course List
| Code |
Title |
Hours |
| ENC 1101 | College Composition I | 3 |
| 3 |
| POS 2041 | American National Government | 3 |
| or AMH 2020 | U.S. History Since 1877 |
| MAC 1105C | College Algebra with Integrated Review | 4 |
| 3 |
| CGS 1000 | Introduction to Information Technology | 3 |
| COP 1000 | Introduction to Programming | 3 |
| CIS 2530 | Introduction to Cybersecurity | 3 |
| CGS 1820 | Web Programming | 3 |
| CTS 2134 | Network+ Concepts | 3 |
| CTS 2655 | Routing and Switching Fundamentals | 3 |
| CTS 2334 | Server Administration | 3 |
| CET 2660 | Network Security Fundamentals | 3 |
| COP 2700 | Database and SQL Concepts | 3 |
| MAD 2470 | Introduction to Cryptography | 3 |
| CET 2880 | Digital Forensics | 3 |
| CIS 2252 | Cybersecurity Ethics | 3 |
| CTS 2142 | Project Management Concepts | 3 |
| CIS 2941 | Internship in Computer Information Technology | 2 |
| 3 |
| Intermediate Algebra | |
| Introduction to Mathematical Thinking | |
| |
| Total Hours | 60 |
When beginning this program, students should make an appointment with advising.
Only required courses for an LSSC degree or qualifying certificate program are eligible for federal financial aid. Verify course choices and avoid charges by making an appointment with an academic advisor.
Students must earn a grade of C or higher in all core and program elective courses.
As per the amended Florida Rule 6A-10.02413, prior to the award of an associate in science or associate in applied science degree, LSSC students under the 2022-2023 Catalog and thereafter must demonstrate competency in civic literacy through one of the following options prior to graduation:
• successfully passingPOS 2041 American National Government or AMH 2020 U.S. History Since 1877 and achieving a 60% or higher on the Florida Civic Literacy Exam , or
• successfully passing a prescribed assessment:
• AP Government & Politics Test: United States (passing score of 3), or
• AP U.S. History Test (passing score of 4), or
• CLEP: American Government (passing score of 50)
To verify your Civic Literacy Requirement, please visit Degree Works.
For information about career options, visit www.lssc.edu/careers.
Students must complete 25% of each program's total credit hours at LSSC.
