Cyber Defense is a concentration in the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Computer Information Technology degree program that trains students to prepare and protect networks, intranets, and websites. The concentration’s focus is on securing computer networks and diagnosing problems, security risks, and cyber analysis processes. Ethical Hackers and digital forensics professionals harden computer networks against unauthorized access and intrusion.
Students who follow this academic plan will receive an Associate of Applied Science in Computer Information Technology-Cyber Defense.
Effective Fall 2021
| 1st Fall | Hours | ||
| COLS | 1010 | Study, Organize, Succeed | 3 |
| ENGL | 1010 | Composition I | 3 |
| CITC | 1300 | HTML & CSS | 3 |
| CITC | 1302 | Intro to Networking | 3 |
| CITC | 1310 | Programming I | 3 |
| CITC | 1301 | Programming & Logic | 3 |
| TERM TOTAL | 18 | ||
| Action Items | |||
| Oct | Meet with Success Coach or Advisor Complete FAFSA for upcoming fall term |
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| Nov | Register for next term | ||
| 1st Spring | Hours | ||
| MATH | 1010 | Math for General Studies (Recommended) OR Math Elective |
3 |
| CITC | 1303 | Database Concepts | 3 |
| CITC | 1351 | Information Assurance | 3 |
| CITC | 2326 | Network Security | 3 |
| CITC | 1333 | Linux LPIC-1 | 3 |
| TERM TOTAL | 15 | ||
| Action Items | |||
| Mar | Meet with Success Coach or Advisor | ||
| April | Register for next term | ||
| 2nd Fall | Hours | ||
| COMM | 2025 | Fundamentals of Communication | 3 |
| CITC | 1321 | A+ Hardware | 3 |
| CITC | 2352 | Digital Forensics | 3 |
| BIOL | 1510 | Environmental Science | 3 |
| SOCI | 1010 | Introduction to Sociology (Recommended) or Social Science Elective | 3 |
| TERM TOTAL | 15 | ||
| Action Items | |||
| Sept | Complete Application for Graduation | ||
| Oct | Meet with Faculty Advisor | ||
| Nov | Register for next term | ||
| 2nd Spring | Hours | ||
| CITC | 2356 | Penetration Testing and Network Defense | 3 |
| CITC | 1311 | Programming II (Recommended) or CITC Elective1 | 3 |
| CITC | 2399 | Co-op/Internship | 3 |
| WEBT | 2300 | Client Side Programming (Recommended) or CITC Elective1 | 3 |
| PHIL | 1040 | Introduction to Ethics | 3 |
| TERM TOTAL | 15 | ||
| Action Items | |||
| Feb | Take Exit Exam (ETS Proficiency Profile) | ||
| Mar | Begin job search using RaiderRecruit | ||
| TOTAL HOURS | 63 | ||
1CITC electives must be selected from:
INFS 1010 Computer Applications
CITC 1311 Programming II
CITC 2344 Database SQL Programming
WEBT 2300 Client Side Programming (javascript)
or other CITC courses as approved by advisor
Residency Requirement: Students must complete 21 credit hours of CITC courses at Roane State Community College.
For further information: Mathematics and Sciences Division, 865-354-3000 x 4533
https://www.roanestate.edu/?10982-Computer-Information-Technology-Program-Cyber-Defense
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