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Computer Software Development, Cybersecurity

Credential:
Associate of Applied Business
Locations:
Beavercreek and Springfield - Leffel Lane
Semester Credit Hours:
62
Total Tuition & Fees:
$10,434.46

Tuition is based on in-state, in-county rates. Totals do not include textbooks and other materials.

Overview

What if you could blend software development expertise with the cybersecurity skills employers need most? The cybersecurity track of the computer software development program combines core programming, database and web foundations with focused cybersecurity content. You’ll build skills in Python, networking, operating systems, HTML, CSS, SQL and JavaScript, then move into Security+-aligned content, secure coding, ethical hacking, Java, C++ and cyber defense analysis.

Embedded Certificates Included

This program includes embedded certificates that are automatically awarded when requirements are met. If you prefer not to receive the credential, contact Records and Registration.

Course Requirements

Year One
Fall
Course Number Course Name Credit Hours
CSD 1510 Programming Fundamentals with Python *
Credit Hours: 3
ENG 1111 English I
Credit Hours: 3
FYE 1101 College Success *
Credit Hours: 1
ITS 1105 Computer Concepts and Software Applications ^*
Credit Hours: 3
ITS 1205 Windows Concepts ^*
Credit Hours: 1
ITS 1300 Introduction to Computers and Networks
Credit Hours: 2
ITS 1500 HTML and CSS
Credit Hours: 3
Spring
Course Number Course Name Credit Hours
CSD 1300 Database Management
Credit Hours: 2
CSD 1310 SQL I
Credit Hours: 2
CSD 1600 JavaScript and jQuery
Credit Hours: 3
CSE 1110 Introduction to Cybersecurity  A term
Credit Hours: 3
CSE 1120 Cybersecurity - Security + B term
Credit Hours: 3
MTH 1060 Business Mathematics ^
or STT 2640 Elementary Statistics I ^
Credit Hours: 3
Year Two
Fall
Course Number Course Name Credit Hours
CSD 2521 Java Programming I
Credit Hours: 3
CSE 2261 Certified Ethical Hacking A term
Credit Hours: 3
CSE 2262 Cybersecurity Defense Analysis B term
Credit Hours: 3
COM 1120 Public Speaking I
Credit Hours: 3
ENG 2211 Business Communication **
or ENG 2230 Technical Report Writing **
Credit Hours: 3
Spring
Course Number Course Name Credit Hours
CSD 2541 C++ Programming
Credit Hours: 3
CSD 2522 Java Programming II
Credit Hours: 3
CSD 2550 Secure Coding
Credit Hours: 3
PSY 1111 Introduction to Psychology
or SOC 1110 Introduction to Sociology
Credit Hours: 3
-- Art & Humanities Elective
Credit Hours: 3
Footnotes

^Proficiency test available.

* Students with little or no computer background should enroll in ITS 0800 before taking other computer courses.  Students without adequate keyboarding skills should enroll in ITS 0810 before taking a computer class.

The program schedule is designed for full-time students who have completed all prerequisites and who have no college preparatory recommendations. Many individuals, especially part-time students, and those taking college preparatory courses, will require additional terms of study. Students should consult their academic advisors for help in planning their schedules.

A complete listing of humanities and social science electives is available in the College Catalog.

Embedded Certificates Included

This program includes embedded certificates that are automatically awarded when requirements are met. If you prefer not to receive the credential, contact Records and Registration.

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