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Pre-CyberSecurity, A.A. (General Transfer)


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Academic Program Code:  150

As our society becomes increasingly dependent upon technology, more and more information is being stored digitally. As a result, the threat of identity and information theft is growing. Companies and organizations need talented individuals who can keep their company safe from digital theft and other malicious invasions into intellectual property. This degree provides the student with an Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree, which can be tailored toward meeting a variety of security-related bachelor’s degrees. 

The CyberSecurity degree prepares individuals to assess the security needs of computer and network systems; recommend safeguard solutions, and manage the implementation and maintenance of security devices, systems, and procedures. Includes instruction in computer architecture, programming, and systems analysis; networking; telecommunications; cryptography; security system design; applicable law and regulations; risk assessment and policy analysis; contingency planning; user access issues; and troubleshooting.

This program will prepare the student for the CompTIA Security+, Linux+, Pentest+, and the Cisco CCNA CyberOps certifications.

General Education Courses


Select a minimum of 30 credit hours of course work from the General Education course list.  Course work must be selected as directed in the areas below and should be selected based on your transfer requirements.

English Composition and Communications


Humanities


Select two (2) Humanities General Education Electives from two (2) different subject areas.  Only one (1) Foreign Language course can be used for the Humanities requirement.

Social Sciences


Select two (2) Social Sciences General Education Electives from two (2) different subject areas based on your transfer requirements (see “Program Elective Courses” section for courses that may also satisfy GRCC General Education Requirements).

Natural Sciences and Mathematics


Natural Sciences


Select two (2) Natural Sciences General Education courses from two (2) different subject areas; one (1) must be a lab.

Mathematics


Select one (1) Mathematics General Education Elective (based on your transfer requirements).

General Education Total Credits


30 (minimum)

Program Courses


Program Elective Courses


Select a minimum of five (5) courses from the following courses. Courses should be selected based on your identified program or major at the 4-year transfer institution that you plan to attend—therefore, you may be able to select more than the minimum number of courses required for this section. For assistance, please see a GRCC advisor or faculty member, in addition to viewing the “Transfer Notes” section below. Some courses listed below may also satisfy GRCC General Education Requirements.

Open Elective Courses


In addition to the above coursework, you may need to take other GRCC courses to complete your degree. Courses not taken in the Program Elective Courses section may be selected here. For maximum transferability, all courses should be selected based on your identified program or major at the 4-year transfer institution that you plan to attend. The number of elective credit hours that you will need to complete this Pre-Major will depend on the number of credit hours that remain in order for you to reach the 60 credits needed to graduate. For assistance in developing an academic plan, please see a GRCC advisor or faculty member.

Total Credits


60

Transfer Notes


Contact the university/college you intend to transfer to for assistance with elective course selections and verification of the transferability of course/credits.

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