Cybersecurity - Option

The Cybersecurity Option in Computer Systems Support serves students who seek jobs that require computer and information security skills.  These students are not interested transferring to a four-year school.  Emphasis is placed on data loss prevention, identity and access management, incident response, and forensic analysis.  The option provides preparation for a career as a cybersecurity professional.  Student can obtain skills required for several industry certifications including CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, CompTIA Linux+, TestOut Ethical Hacker Pro, and CompTIA CySA+.

For additional program information, please contact faculty advisor, Bojan Zilovic at (609) 343-4959 or bzilovic@atlantic.edu or contact department chair, Dr. Otto Hernandez, at (609) 343-4978 or hernande@atlantic.edu.

Upon completion of this program students will be able to:

  • Earn an Associate degree;
  • Earn the CompTIA Network+ certification;
  • Earn the CompTIA Security+ certification;
  • Earn the CompTIA Linux+ certification;
  • Earn the TestOut Ethical Hacker Pro certification;
  • Earn the CompTIA CySA+ certification. 

(CYSC-Fall 2022)

General Education Courses

When a course is not specified, refer to the list of approved General Education courses.

Communication

Course #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
6

Mathematics-Science-Technology

Course #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
11

Program Courses

Course #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
40
Total credits:
60

Recommended sequence of courses:

First Semester

Course #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
16

Second Semester

Choose: MATH121 or MATH220 

 

Course #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
15

Fourth Semester

Course #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
14

Overview

Program

Computer Systems Support

Type

Associate in Applied Science