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2026-2027 Catalog 
    
2026-2027 Catalog

Pre-Cybersecurity, A.A. (Grand Valley State University)

Location(s): Main Campus


Academic Plan Code: 658

The Pre-Cybersecurity Associate of Arts degree is designed for students planning to transfer to Grand Valley State University to complete a Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity. This program provides a strong foundation in cybersecurity, including programming, network communication, operating systems, and information security principles, as well as theoretical concepts that support advanced security practices.

Articulated Program Notes & Michigan Transfer Agreement


This articulated program is established through a formal agreement between Grand Rapids Community College and Grand Valley State University.  Specifically designed to align with the first two  years of the B.S. in Cybersecurity curriculum, the program ensures a seamless transition for students.  For inquiries regarding this agreement, please contact the Curriculum Support Office.

The coursework needed to complete this program is listed below. Students should contact Grand Valley State University to obtain additional detailed information about transfer requirements. Grand Valley State University ultimately makes the decisions about how each course will be used to meet the bachelor’s degree requirements. Students should also review the specific admission requirements for Grand Valley State University and this Grand Valley program.

GRCC advisors and faculty are available to help students navigate transfer resources and create an individualized transfer plan, including selection of elective courses, which meets all GRCC and Grand Valley State University requirements.

Graduates of this program will earn an Associate of Arts degree from GRCC and may be eligible to earn the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) credential.

General Education Courses


Select a minimum of 30 credit hours of coursework from the General Education course list. Use transfer resources available to select coursework based on Grand Valley State University 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.

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


General Education Total Credits


30 (minimum)

Total Credits


66 (minimum)

In What Order Should I Take Classes?


Please select courses from the Priority I list.  Select courses based on the number of credits you are taking in the semester, for example, if you are a part time student you do not have to take all of the courses listed.  If you are unable to schedule Priority I courses, move to and select from the list of Priority II, Priority III, and Priority IV courses.

Priority I

Priority II

Priority III

Priority IV

NOTE: This priority schedule assumes the student is prepared to take the courses listed. If prerequisites are required, additional semesters may be required to complete this degree.

Meet with an Academic Program Advisor and consult my Academic Progress for specific degree requirements.