Map: CSN AAS Computing and Information Technology: Cyber Security-Network Security

About this Academic Map

CSN students pursuing the Computing and Information Technology: Cyber Security-Network Security, AAS degree should follow this map.
This 60-credit academic map, designed for students without transfer credits, represents the optimal pathway to completing this degree.
Click on a course for more information (description, prerequisites, credit hours, etc.)
D+, D, and D- grades in the major requirements DO NOT count toward graduation for AAS programs.

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CSN First Semester

Mathematics (General Education) - Credits 3: Options Include: ET 111B or MATH 116 or above (except MATH 122 or MATH 123)
Fine Arts/Humanities/Social Science Elective (General Education) - Credits 3: Select a course option from the Fine Arts/Humanities/Social Science list on the degree sheet.
Core Requirements (Major Requirements) - Credits 3: CIT 112 - Network+
Core Requirements (Major Requirements) - Credits 4: CSCO 120 - CCNA - Introduction to Networks
Digital Literacy (Major Requirements) - Credits 0-3: Options Include: IS 100B or IS 101 *

English Composition (General Education) - Credits 3: ENG 107 - Technical Communications I
Communication (General Education) - Credits 3: COM 115 - Applied Communication
Natural Science (General Education) - Credits 4: EGG 131 and EGG 131L
Core Requirements (Major Requirements) - Credits 3: CIT 173 - Introduction to Linux
Core Requirements (Major Requirements) - Credits 4: CSCO 121 - CCNA Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials

Human Relations (General Education) - Credits 3: Select a course option from the Human Relations list on the degree sheet.
U.S. and Nevada Constitutions (General Education) - Credits 4: Options Include: HIST 100 or PSC 101
Core Requirements (Major Requirements) - Credits 3: Options Include:CIT 217 or CSEC 104B
Core Requirements (Major Requirements) - Credits 3-4: Options Include: CSCO 105B or CSCO 220
Core Requirements (Major Requirements) - Credits 4: CSCO 230B - Security Operations Center Fundamentals

Total Minimum Credits: 13-15
APPLY FOR GRADUATION by the deadline. Visit www.csn.edu/graduation for more information on applying for graduation.

Core Requirements (Major Requirements) - Credits 3: CSEC 281B - Ethical Hacking
Core Requirements (Major Requirements) - Credits 3: CSEC 290B - Security Capstone
Cyber Security Networking Group Elective (Major Requirements) - Credits 7-9: Options Include: CIT 126 and CSEC 114B or AIT 280 and AIT 281 and MT 115B

*Students who complete IS 101 will complete a total of 63 credits for this degree.