CYBERSECURITY – A.A.S.
Trocaire College’s Cybersecurity A.A.S. degree program prepares graduates with the necessary competencies to attain entry-level positions in Information Security and Security Assurance as computer security specialists and information security analysts. Through applied learning experiences, along with group/team-based learning to simulate a professional work environment, students acquire the foundation knowledge and skills necessary to pursue entry level positions and/or move on to baccalaureate studies in the field. With outcomes aligned with national standards, graduates of the program are positioned to contribute to and capitalize on the many opportunities created by this rapidly evolving and changing global industry.
Program Learning Outcomes
All students completing this program are expected to achieve the General Education outcomes described in the General Studies section of the catalog as well as the following learning objectives:
Install and securely configure, operate and maintain a computer network, including intrusion protection.
Assess cybersecurity risk management policies and recommend revisions in order to adequately protect an organization’s critical information and assets.
Utilize appropriate ethics in protecting networks from intrusion, including protecting the confidential nature of stored data.
Demonstrate fundamental digital forensic examination of computer hardware, networks and security appliances.
Cybersecurity – A.A.S. Curriculum
BIOEL Biology Elective - 3
CBY101 Introduction to Forensics - 3
CBY201 Programming Concepts - 4
CNA101 Introduction to Computer Hardware - 4
CNA105 IT Foundations - 4
CNA106 Introduction to Computer Software - 3
CNA204 Cloud Fundamentals - 3
CNA208 Linux/UNIIX - 3
CNA260 Network Administration II - 3
CNA264 Network Security - 3
CNA265 Network Security Hardware - 4
CNA274 Seminar and Internship Capstone - 3
DA103 SQL for Data Analysis - 3
EN101 English Composition - 3
GS100 or GS102 College Seminar or College Success - 1 - 3 credits*
GS320 Research Methods and Designs - 3
MA107 Logical Reasoning and Decision Making - 3
MA110 College Algebra - 3
PH206 Ethics in Data Science - 3
PSY101 General Psychology - 3
Total Program Credits - 62
*GS100 College Seminar or GS102 College Success must be taken at the main campus
Additional Degree Requirements
A minimum grade of “C” in CBY101, CBY201, CNA101, CNA105, CNA106, CNA204, CNA208, CNA260, CNA264, CNA265, CNA274, DA103, GS100 or GS102, GS320, MA107, MA110 and a Quality Point Average of 2.0.
BIO (Biology) Courses
CBY (Cybersecurity) Courses
CNA (Computer Network Administration) Courses
DA (Data Analytics) Courses
EN (English) Courses
GS (General Education) Courses
MA (Mathematics) Courses
PH (Philosophy) Courses
PSY (Psychology) Courses