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Cybersecurity

Credential:
Associate of Applied Science
Locations:
Beavercreek and Springfield - Leffel Lane
Semester Credit Hours:
61
Total Tuition & Fees:
$10,847.13

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

Overview

Interested in helping organizations defend against constant cyber threats? This cybersecurity degree builds your skills in hardware, operating systems, networking, ethical hacking, defense analysis, cloud technologies and Python programming. You can prepare for certifications including CompTIA A+, Network+, Linux+, Security+ and CySA+, as well as AWS, CEH and CCNA. Up to two semesters of co-op experience prepare you for entry-level roles in cybersecurity and network defense.

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
NTK 1110 PC Hardware Essentials ^
Credit Hours: 3
NTK 1120 PC Operating Systems Essentials ^
Credit Hours: 3
MTH 1060 Business Mathematics ^
Credit Hours: 3
ENG 1111 English I
Credit Hours: 3
FYE 1101 College Success
Credit Hours: 1
-- Arts/Humanities Elective*
Credit Hours: 3
Spring
Course Number Course Name Credit Hours
CSE 1110 Introduction to Cybersecurity
Credit Hours: 3
CSE 1120 Cybersecurity - Security +
Credit Hours: 3
NTK 1211 Fundamentals of Networking
Credit Hours: 3
COM 1120 Public Speaking I
Credit Hours: 3
-- Social/Behavioral Science Elective (GA)*
Credit Hours: 3
Year Two
Fall
Course Number Course Name Credit Hours
CSE 2261 Certified Ethical Hacking (A Term)
Credit Hours: 3
CSE 2262 Cybersecurity Defense Analysis (B Term)
Credit Hours: 3
NTK 2105 Cisco Certified Network Associate I (A Term)
Credit Hours: 3
NTK 2115 Cisco Certified Network Associate II (B Term)
Credit Hours: 3
ENG 2211 Business Communication
Credit Hours: 3
Spring
Course Number Course Name Credit Hours
NTK 2125 Cisco Certified Network Associate III (A Term)
Credit Hours: 3
NTK 2150 Cloud Technologies (B Term)
Credit Hours: 3
NTK 2890 Computer Networking Capstone  or Co-Op Electives**
Credit Hours: 3
CSD 1510 Programming Fundamentals with Python
Credit Hours: 3
MGT 2000 Introduction to Project Management
Credit Hours: 3
Footnotes

^ Proficiency test available.

* At least one Social/Behaviorial Science or Arts/Humanities elective must be a global awareness (GA) course. 

** At least 3 hours of technical electives must be taken from any NTK, CSD, or EBE (except EBE 1100) course not already prescribed.  The EBE courses consist of Employability Skills and co-op/internship opportunities.

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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