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(Associate of Applied Science Degree)
Richland only
- Students pursuing this award program are required to meet Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards and course prerequisites.
- Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by the college awarding the degree.
Degree Plan Code: AAS.DIGIT.FOREN.12 AAS.DIGIT.CYBER.SEC AAS.CYBER.SECURITY
This degree is designed to prepare students for various career opportunities in the computer forensics arena in government, private sector, and law enforcement agencies. The program consists of two degree tracks leading to the Associate of Applied Science Degree. Students may specialize in the Cyber Crime or Information Assurance Track. The Cyber Crime Track places emphasis on investigative techniques, audit and financial analysis applicable to computer forensics. The Information Assurance Track places more emphasis on computer operating systems, network security, and incident response to security threats. This program is intended to provide a foundation on which the graduate can build a computer forensic career through expanded experience and/or further education. In order to enter the field of Information Assurance/Digital Forensics, a clear criminal background is required by most employers. The State of Texas, in most cases, requires those working in this field to hold a valid Private Investigator (PI) license that can be obtained after employment.
For better transferability of AAS of Digital Forensics degree to universities, students should complete an AAS in Digital Forensics degree's Information Assurance Specialization requirement plus:
| 3 Credit hours of Humanities course 3 Credit hours of History (HIST 1301 or HIST 1302) 3 Credit hours of Government (GOVT 2305 or GOVT 2306) 3 Credit hours of English (ENGL 1302) |
This degree is designed to prepare students for various entry-level technician opportunities in the information security sector with emphasis in cyber security and digital forensics arena in government, private sector, and law enforcement agencies. The program consists of five emphasis leading to the Associate of Applied Science Degree. Students may specialize in the Cyber Defense, Digital Forensics, Information Assurance, Network Security Administration, or System Security Administration.
The Cyber Defense emphasis combines both networking and systems administration fundamentals with a focus on defensive strategies to securing networks and systems.
The Digital Forensics emphasis places emphasis on investigative techniques and digital forensic analysis applicable to computers, mobile, and network devices.
The Information Assurance emphasis places more emphasis on computer operating systems, network security, and incident response to security threats.
The Network Security Administration emphasis combines networking fundamentals with the requisite network security concepts and best practices required to implement and administer secure network environments.
The System Security Administration emphasis combines systems administration fundamentals with the requisite security concepts and best practices required to implement, administer, and harden operating systems.
This program is intended to provide a foundation on which the graduate can build an information security or computer forensic career through expanded experience and/or further education.
This degree is designed to prepare students for various entry-level technician opportunities in the information security sector with emphasis in cyber security and digital forensics arena in government, private sector, and law enforcement agencies. The program consists of five emphasis leading to the Associate of Applied Science Degree. Students may specialize in the Cyber Defense, Digital Forensics, Information Assurance, Network Security Administration, or System Security Administration.
The Cyber Defense emphasis combines both networking and systems administration fundamentals with a focus on defensive strategies to securing networks and systems.
The Digital Forensics emphasis places emphasis on investigative techniques and digital forensic analysis applicable to computers, mobile, and network devices.
The Information Assurance emphasis places more emphasis on computer operating systems, network security, and incident response to security threats.
The Network Security Administration emphasis combines networking fundamentals with the requisite network security concepts and best practices required to implement and administer secure network environments.
The System Security Administration emphasis combines systems administration fundamentals with the requisite security concepts and best practices required to implement, administer, and harden operating systems.
This program is intended to provide a foundation on which the graduate can build an information security or computer forensic career through expanded experience and/or further education.
| CREDIT HOURS |
(1st YEAR CURRICULUM)
SEMESTER I
| ENGL 1301 | Composition I | 3 |
| ITDF 1300 | Introduction to Digital Forensics | 3 |
| ITCC 1414 | CCNA 1: Introduction to Networks | 4 |
| MATH 1314 | College Algebra OR | 3 |
| ITSC 1416 | Linux Installation and Configuration OR | 4 |
| ITSC 1405 | Introduction to PC Operating Systems | (4) |
| MATH 1332 | Contemporary Mathematics (Quantitative Reasoning) | (3) |
| # POFI 1104 | Computer Fundamentals | 1 |
| +Elective | Social/Behavior Sciences | 3 |
| 15 |
SEMESTER II
| ITDF 2320 | Digital Forensics Collection | 3 |
| ITSY 1400 | Fundamentals of Information Security | 4 |
| COSC 1330 | Computer Programming | 3 |
| ITMT 2405 | Designing and Implementing a Server Infrastructure | 4 |
| ITCC 1477 | Cisco 1 - Introduction to Networks | 4 |
| ITCC 1440 | CCNA 2: Routing and Switching Essentials OR | 4 |
| SPCH 1315 | Public Speaking | (3) |
| ITDF 1400 | Introduction to Digital Forensics OR | (4) |
| ITSC 1425 | Personal Computer Hardware | (4) |
| SPCH 1321 | Business and Professional Communication OR | 3 |
| ++Elective | Humanities/Fine Arts | 3 |
| 15 |
SEMESTER III
| ITDF 1370 | Introduction to Cyber Crime | 3 |
| ACNT 1305 | Forensic Accounting OR | 3 |
| ITSY 1300 | Fundamentals of Information Security | (3) |
| IMED 1316 | Web Design I | 3 |
| +++Speciality Elective | 3 | |
| 12 | ||
| Minimum Hours Required | 30 |
A student must complete Semesters I and II, and all courses in one of the following in Semesters III and IV in order to be awarded the AAS in Cyber Security.
#POFI 1104: A student must choose Word Processing Skills or Spreadsheet Skills.
For the Cyber Defense Emphasis, a student must choose: ITSC 1416, ITMT 2405, ITCC 1440.
For the Digital Forensics Emphasis, a student must choose: ITDF 1400.
For the Network Security Administration Emphasis, a student must choose: ITSC 1416, ITDF 1400.
For the System Security Administration Emphasis, a student must choose: ITSC 1416, ITSC 1425.
A student must complete the Semester I, II, III, and all the courses in one of the following specializations (Cyber Crime or Information Assurance) in Semesters IV and V in order to be awarded the AAS in Digital Forensics.
+++Specialty Elective - must be selected from the following courses:
| ITSY 2342 | Incident Response and Handling | 3 |
| ITSY 2343 | Computer System Forensics | 3 |
SEMESTERS I and II
| Semesters I and II Curriculum | 30 | |
SEMESTER III
| ITMT 1457 | Administering a Windows Server Operating System | 4 |
| ITSY 1442 | Information Technology Security | 4 |
| ITSE 1429 | Programming Logic and Design | 4 |
| ++Elective | Humanities/Fine Arts | 3 |
| 15 |
SEMESTER IV
| ITSY 2401 | Firewalls and Network Security | 4 |
| ITSC 2425 | Advanced Linux | 4 |
| ITSY 2472 | Ethical Hacking and System Defense OR | 4 |
| ITSY 2486 | Internship-Computer and Information Systems Security | (4) |
| +Elective | Social/Behavioral Sciences | 3 |
| 15 | ||
| Cyber Defense Emphasis Minimum Hours Required | 60 | |
SEMESTERS I and II
| Semesters I and II Curriculum | 30 | |
SEMESTER III
| IDTF 2370 | Financial Cyber Crime | 3 |
| ITDF 2420 | Digital Forensics Collection OR | 4 |
| ITDF 1305 | Digital Data Storage Forensics | 3 |
| ITSE 1429 | Programming Logic and Design | (4) |
| ITDF 2325 | Digital Forensics Tools | 3 |
| ITDF 1405 | Digital Data Storage Forensics | 4 |
| ITDF 2425 | Digital Forensics Tools | 4 |
| ++Elective | Humanities/Fine Arts | 3 |
| 15 |
SEMESTER IV
| ITDF 2330 | Digital Forensics Analysis | 3 |
| ITSY 2442 | Incident Response and Handling | 4 |
| ITDF 2435 | Comprehensive Digital Forensics Project OR | 4 |
| ITDF 2430 | Digital Forensics Analysis | 4 |
| ITDF 2471 | Internship for Digital Forensics | (4) |
| ITDF 2435 | Comprehensive Digital Forensics Project OR | 4 |
| ITDF 2471 | Internship for Digital Forensics | (4) |
| +Elective | Social/Behavioral Sciences | 3 |
| 15 | ||
| Cyber Crime Digital Forensics Emphasis (formerly Cyber Crime) Minimum Hours Required | 60 | |
SEMESTERS I and II
| Semesters I and II Curriculum | 44 30 | |
SEMESTER III
| COSC 1436 | Programming Fundamentals I | 4 |
| ITSE 1429 | Programming Logic and Design | 4 |
| ITSY 2459 | Security Assessment and Auditing | 4 |
| ITSY 2401 | Firewalls and Network Security | 4 |
| ITSY 1342 | Information Technology Security | 3 |
| ITSY 1442 | Information Technology Security | 4 |
| ++Elective | Humanities/Fine Arts | 3 |
| 10 15 |
SEMESTER IV
| ITSY 2301 | Firewalls and Network Security | 3 |
| ITSY 2442 | Incident Response and Handling | 4 |
| ITSY 2341 | Security Management Practices | 3 |
| ITSY 2401 | Firewalls and Network Security | 4 |
| ITSY 2441 | Security Management Practices OR | 4 |
| ITSY 2486 | Internship-Computer and Information Systems Security | (4) |
| +Elective | Social/Behavioral Sciences | 3 |
| 6 15 | ||
| Information Assurance Emphasis Minimum Hours Required | 60 | |
SEMESTERS I and II
| Semesters I and II Curriculum | 30 | |
SEMESTER III
| ITSY 2442 | Incident Response and Handling | 4 |
| ITSE 1429 | Programming Logic and Design | 4 |
| ITSY 2401 | Firewalls and Network Security | 4 |
| ++Elective | Humanities/Fine Arts | 3 |
| 15 |
SEMESTER IV
| ITCC 2412 | CCNA 3: Scaling Networks | 4 |
| ITSY 1442 | Information Technology Security | 4 |
| ITSY 2472 | Ethical Hacking and System Defense OR | 4 |
| ITSY 2486 | Internship-Computer and Information Systems Security | (4) |
| +Elective | Social/Behavioral Sciences | 3 |
| 15 | ||
| Network Security Administration Emphasis Minimum Hours Required | 60 | |
SEMESTERS I and II
| Semesters I and II Curriculum | 30 | |
SEMESTER III
| ITSE 1429 | Programming Logic and Design | 4 |
| ITMT 2405 | Designing and Implementing a Server Infrastructure | 4 |
| ITSY 2442 | Incident Response and Handling | 4 |
| ITMT 1457 | Administering a Windows Server Operating System | 4 |
| ++Elective | Humanities/Fine Arts | 3 |
| 15 |
SEMESTER IV
| ITSC 2425 | Advanced Linux | 4 |
| ITMT 2404 | Implementing an Advanced Server Infrastructure | 4 |
| ITSY 2400 | Operating System Security OR | 4 |
| ITSY 2486 | Internship-Computer and Information Systems Security | (4) |
| +Elective | Social/Behavioral Sciences | 3 |
| 15 | ||
| System Security Administration Emphasis Minimum Hours Required | 60 | |
+Social/Behavioral Sciences Elective - must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Social/Behavioral Sciences.
++Humanities/Fine Arts Elective - must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Humanities/Fine Arts.
NOTE: Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer to a four-year institution should consult an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and the transferability of these courses to the four-year institution of their choice.
