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Semester By Semester Degree Pathway

Networking-Emphasis in Security - AAS

An Associates of Applied Science Degree emphasizes preparation in the applied arts and sciences for careers, typically at the technical or semi-professional level. This degree totals 64 credits. Consult with an advisor for more information. Not all courses are offered each semester.

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Suggested Semester By Semester Degree Pathway


Semester 1 - Fall

Required Courses


Course ID
Course Title
Credits
Notes

IS148
CompTIA A+ Core 1
3.00
Fall 2026 Spring 2027
Fall 2026 Spring 2027

IS182
Cisco CCNA I/Networking I
3.00
Summer 2026 Fall 2026 Spring 2027
Summer 2026 Fall 2026 Spring 2027

Electives


Total Credit Hours
15.00
Semester 2 - Spring

Required Courses


Course ID
Course Title
Credits
Notes

IS100
Cybersecurity Application
3.00
Summer 2026 Fall 2026 Spring 2027
Summer 2026 Fall 2026 Spring 2027

IS104
Microcomputer Applications T arrow image indicates these are Systemwide Transfer Courses
3.00
Summer 2026 Fall 2026 Spring 2027
Summer 2026 Fall 2026 Spring 2027

IS137
Website Ethics and Security
3.00
Fall 2026 Spring 2027
Fall 2026 Spring 2027

IS149
CompTIA A+ Core 2
3.00
Fall 2026 Spring 2027
Prereq: IS148 CompTIA A+ Core 1 with grade of C or better.
Fall 2026 Spring 2027
Prereq: IS148 CompTIA A+ Core 1 with grade of C or better.

IS224
Networking II
3.00
Fall 2026 Spring 2027
Prereq: IS182 Cisco CCNA I/Networking I.
Fall 2026 Spring 2027
Prereq: IS182 Cisco CCNA I/Networking I.

IS280
Computer Forensics
3.00
Spring 2027
Prereq: IS148 CompTIA A+ Core 1 with grade of C or better, and Departmental Consent, and IS182 Cisco CCNA I/Networking I.
Spring 2027
Prereq: IS148 CompTIA A+ Core 1 with grade of C or better, and Departmental Consent, and IS182 Cisco CCNA I/Networking I.

Electives


No electives

Total Credit Hours
18.00
Semester 3 - Fall

Required Courses


Course ID
Course Title
Credits
Notes

IS235
Elements of Linux
3.00
Fall 2026 Spring 2027
Fall 2026 Spring 2027

IS240
Fundamentals of Network Security
3.00
Fall 2026 Spring 2027
Prereq: IS182 Cisco CCNA I/Networking I & IS224 Networking II, or Departmental Consent, and IS184 Cisco CNA III, or IS183 Cisco CCNA II.
Fall 2026 Spring 2027
Prereq: IS182 Cisco CCNA I/Networking I & IS224 Networking II, or Departmental Consent, and IS184 Cisco CNA III, or IS183 Cisco CCNA II.

IS282
Secure Coding
3.00
Fall 2026
Prereq: CS200 Problem Solving and Programming, and Departmental Consent.
Fall 2026
Prereq: CS200 Problem Solving and Programming, and Departmental Consent.

Electives


Total Credit Hours
15.00
Semester 4 - Spring

Required Courses


Course ID
Course Title
Credits
Notes

CS200
Problem Solving and Programming T arrow image indicates these are Systemwide Transfer Courses
4.00
Fall 2026 Spring 2027
Prereq: MA106 College Algebra, or Departmental Consent, and CS111 Intro to Programming.
Fall 2026 Spring 2027
Prereq: MA106 College Algebra, or Departmental Consent, and CS111 Intro to Programming.

IS237
Server Operating Systems and Virtualization
3.00
Fall 2026 Spring 2027
Prereq: IS235 Elements of Linux, or Departmental Consent, and IS182 Cisco CCNA I/Networking I.
Fall 2026 Spring 2027
Prereq: IS235 Elements of Linux, or Departmental Consent, and IS182 Cisco CCNA I/Networking I.

IS281
Control Systems Security
3.00
Spring 2027
Prereq: IS182 Cisco CCNA I/Networking I, and Departmental Consent.
Spring 2027
Prereq: IS182 Cisco CCNA I/Networking I, and Departmental Consent.

Electives


Total Credit Hours
16.00

Year 1 total:
33.00
Year 2 total:
31.00
Program Total Credit Hours:
64.00

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