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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
Spring 2026 Fall 2026
Spring 2026 Fall 2026

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

Electives


Total Credit Hours
15.00
Semester 2 - Spring

Required Courses


Course ID
Course Title
Credits
Notes

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

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

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

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

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

IS280
Computer Forensics
3.00
Spring 2026
Prereq: IS148 CompTIA A+ Core 1 with grade of C or better, and Departmental Consent, and IS212 Networking I.
Spring 2026
Prereq: IS148 CompTIA A+ Core 1 with grade of C or better, and Departmental Consent, and IS212 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
Spring 2026 Fall 2026
Spring 2026 Fall 2026

IS240
Fundamentals of Network Security
3.00
Spring 2026 Fall 2026
Prereq: IS182 Cisco CCNA I/Networking I & IS224 Networking II, or Departmental Consent, and IS184 Cisco CNA III, or IS183 Cisco CCNA II.
Spring 2026 Fall 2026
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
Spring 2026 Fall 2026
Prereq: MA106 College Algebra, or Departmental Consent, and CS111 Visual Basic Programming.
Spring 2026 Fall 2026
Prereq: MA106 College Algebra, or Departmental Consent, and CS111 Visual Basic Programming.

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

IS281
Control Systems Security
3.00
Spring 2026
Prereq: IS182 Cisco CCNA I/Networking I, and Departmental Consent, and IS212 Networking I.
Spring 2026
Prereq: IS182 Cisco CCNA I/Networking I, and Departmental Consent, and IS212 Networking I.

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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