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Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Advisor Name:_______________________ College Catalog: 2021-2022 College Catalog Program: Information Systems Technology, Cybersecurity Pathway (299) Associate of Applied Science Degree Minimum Credits Required:__________________

Information Systems Technology, Cybersecurity Pathway (299) Associate of Applied Science Degree

Purpose: This program prepares students for entry-level positions in the field of technology. The courses are offered in day and evening sessions. Most IT courses are available through distance learning.

Educational or Occupational Objectives: Computer Specialist, Computer Support Specialist, Computer Technician, Help Desk Analyst, Information Technology Specialist (IT Specialist), Network Support Specialist, Network Technician, Support Specialist, Technical Support Specialist, GIS Technician.

Admission Requirements: Students should be proficient in basic keyboarding before entering this program.

Certifications: The College does not require certifications as part of the degree program; however, students may be prepared for various certifications after successful completion of specific courses. Contact the program head for additional information.

Job Placement: Assistance in job placement is provided through the College’s Career Center upon completion of the degree program.

Transfer: Applied degrees (AAS/AAA) are designed to prepare students for entry into the workforce. Under formal articulation agreements with some four-year colleges and universities, students enrolled in a career/ technical program who wish to pursue baccalaureate studies may be able to transfer selected courses into related programs at senior institutions. Students interested in pursuing transfer options should consult with a Thomas Nelson advisor early in their academic career and consult the transfer guide for their intended transfer institution and major.

Articulation Agreement: Students who are interested in transferring to Old Dominion University to continue the Cybersecurity Pathway should meet with Academic Advising early to determine and discuss requirements.

Part-Time Program Sequence  

Possible Career Opportunities

In order to review a listing of possible career opportunities available upon completion of this program, please visit the VA Wizard at https://www.vawizard.org/vccs/Main.action.

Fall I

Course NameCredits:Term TakenGradeGen Ed
ENG 111 - College Composition I

Prerequisite(s): EDE 10  or placement


Corequisite(s): May be ENG 111/EDE 11 eligible

 (3 credits)
BUS 100 - Introduction to Business (3 credits)
ITE 119 - Information Literacy

Prerequisite(s): Student must be eligible for ENG 111 or ENG 111/EDE 11 

 (3 credits)
ITE 120 - Principles of Information Systems

Prerequisite(s): Student must be eligible for ENG 111 or ENG 111/EDE 11 

 (3 credits)
— xx2 - Wellness (2 credits)
SDV 100 - College Success Skills (1 credit)

Semester Total Credits 15

Spring I

Course NameCredits:Term TakenGradeGen Ed
ENG 112 - College Composition II or

Prerequisite(s): ENG 111 or its equivalent, and must be able to use word processing software.

 (3 credits)
CST 126 - Interpersonal Communication or

Prerequisite(s): Student must be eligible for ENG 111  or ENG 111 /EDE 11 

 (3 credits)
CST 227 - Business and Professional Communication

Prerequisite(s): Student must be eligible for ENG 111  or ENG 111 /EDE 11 

 (3 credits)

 

ITP 100 - Software Design

Prerequisite(s): ITE 120 or departmental approval;

 (3 credits)
ITD 110 - Web Page Design I

Prerequisite(s): ITE 120 or AST 230 or departmental approval.

 (3 credits)
MTH 154 - Quantitative Reasoning

Prerequisite(s): MDE 10 or placement.


Corequisite(s): None, or MDE 54 with placement.

 (3 credits)
BUS 201 - Organizational Behavior (3 credits)

Semester Total Credits 15

Summer I

Course NameCredits:Term TakenGradeGen Ed
ITD 130 - Database Fundamentals

Prerequisite(s): ITE 115 or ITE 119 or ITE 120 or departmental permission.

 (3 credits)
— xx3 - Humanities/Fine Arts (3 credits)

Semester Total Credits 6

Fall II

Course NameCredits:Term TakenGradeGen Ed
ITN 109 - Internet and Network Foundations

Corequisite(s): ITE 120  or departmental approval

 (3 credits)
ITE 160 - Introduction to E-Commerce

Prerequisite(s): Student must be eligible for ENG 111 or ENG 111/EDE 11 

 (3 credits)
— xx9 - Cybersecurity Electives (9 credits)
PSY 200 - Principles of Psychology

Prerequisite(s): Student must be eligible for ENG 111 or ENG 111/EDE 11 

 (3 credits)

Semester Total Credits 18

Spring II

Course NameCredits:Term TakenGradeGen Ed
ITP 258 - Systems Development Project

Prerequisite(s): 18 credit hours of IT courses.

 (3 credits)
— xx9 - Cybersecurity Electives (9 credits)

Semester Total Credits 12

Total Minimum Credits 66

Select courses based on the specific Career Studies Certificates listed for Cybersecurity (ENT) or Cybersecurity (LAN) that meet the career objectives of the student.

NOTE: IT courses used to satisfy degree requirements must be taken within five years of the student’s expected graduation date.

Program Information (STEM)

For additional information about this program visit the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics webpage, stop by room 321 Hastings Hall, phone 757-825-2898, or email stemoffice@tncc.edu.

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