Cybersecurity, Associate of Science
Career Pathway: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math
Location(s): Courses for this program are offered at all BC locations. This program is also offered fully online.
Program Entrance Requirements: HS Diploma or GED
Program Description: Cybersecurity associate in science degree prepares students for employment opportunities as Information Security Analysts. Itis designed for students seeking the skills set needed to be successful in their careers as Computer and Information Systems Managers, Computer Network Architects, and Computer Systems Analysts.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENC1101 | COMPOSITION I | 3 |
| CGS1060C | COMPUTER AND INTERNET LITERACY | 3 |
| GE Course | General Education Mathematics Core | 3 |
| GE Course | General Education Speech | 3 |
| GE Course | General Education Humanities Core | 3 |
| GE Course | General Education Natural Science Core | 3 |
| AMH2010 | HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES TO 1877 | 3 |
| or AMH2020 | HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES SINCE 1877 | |
| or POS2041 | NATIONAL GOVERNMENT | |
| CTS1140C | Tech+ | 4 |
| CTS1134C | NETWORK+ | 4 |
| COP1700C | INTRODUCTION TO DATABASE AND MYSQL | 3 |
| COP1000C | INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER PROGRAMMING | 3 |
| COP1334C | INTRODUCTION TO C++ | 3 |
| CTS1831C | WEB AUTHORING I | 4 |
| CTS1861C | WEB AUTHORING II | 3 |
| CTS2120C | SECURITY+ | 4 |
| CET2688C | SYSTEM SECURITY PRACTITIONER (SSCP) | 4 |
| CTS2126C | PENTEST+ | 4 |
| Elective | Math or Internship or IT Elective 1 | 3 |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
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Students may choose from MAC1105C and/or courses beginning with CET, CIS, COP, CTS, CGS, or ISM.
In accordance with Florida Statute and Florida Administrative Code, students may need to satisfy the Civic Literacy Graduation Requirement. Visit the Civic Literacy Graduation Requirement page at broward.edu/civic-literacy.
Students are strongly encouraged to meet with an advisor to create a personalized educational plan.
CREDIT FOR PRIOR LEARNING
Accelerate your path to completion with these options:
- Credit by exam
- Earned industry certifications
- Prior Learning Assessment
- And much more…
GET AN INTERNSHIP
After completing your first year of coursework make sure to visit Employment Solutions for internship opportunities and helpful tools like virtual job shadow, to help take your career to the next level!
MEDIAN WAGE AND JOB GROWTH OUTLOOK
Broward College has Career Coach! It is designed to help you find a good career by providing the most current local data on wages, employment, job postings, and associated education and training.
FUND YOUR EDUCATION
This program is Financial Aid eligible. Scholarships may be available.