Program: Cybersecurity AAS - Academic Plan - Arapahoe Community College

Apr 24, 2025

2025-2026 Arapahoe Community College Catalog

Total Credits = 62

The Cybersecurity program prepares individuals to assess the security needs of computer and network systems, recommend safeguard solutions, and manage the implementation and maintenance of security devices, systems, and procedures. Upon successful completion of the program, students will have the needed background to prepare to take a number of industry certifications in the field of cybersecurity. Examples include but are not limited to: CompTIA Network+; CompTIA Security+; CompTIA Linux +,CYSA +, Server +, and Cloud +.

The Cybersecurity Degree will be offered at the Collaboration Campus. ACC has transfer articulations with CSU Pueblo and Norwich University. Students transferring to CSU-Pueblo are guaranteed a junior standing towards a bachelor degree in Computer Information Systems-Cybersecurity Concentration. In order to achieve this, students must be dually enrolled at ACC and CSU-Pueblo during AAS coursework and work with an advisor for correct course sequencing. Norwich University will accept all classes in the ACC pathway and will transfer with junior standing toward the online BS in Cybersecurity/Forensics.

Program Outcomes

Evaluate the computer network and information security needs of an organization.
Implement security measures for the protection of computer networks and the information of an organization.
Develop and design a security infrastructure based on the business requirements of an organization.
Troubleshoot, maintain and update an enterprise-level information security system.

Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Recommendations

Where requirements are listed as course categories (e.g. Electives, Arts/Humanities) rather than as specific courses, please note that depending upon course choice, prerequisites may be required.

*Grade C or better required

Required Course	Prerequisite, Corequisite, or Recommendation
ENG 1021 - English Composition I: GT-CO1	Prerequisite: College Readiness in English
MAT 1340 - College Algebra: GT-MA1 or higher	Prerequisite: College Readiness for Algebra
CNG 1025 - Networking II: Network+	Prerequisite or Corequisite: CNG 1024 - Networking I: Network+
CNG 2002 - Unix/Linux Server Admin	Prerequisite: CIS 2020 - Fundamentals of UNIX
CNG 2043 - Cloud Security and Cyber Law	Prerequisite: CNG 1032 - Network Security Fundamentals or CNG 1042 - Introduction to Cloud Computing
CNG 2056 - Vulnerability Assessment Level 1	Prerequisite: CNG 1032 - Network Security Fundamentals
CNG 2059 - Enterprise Security	Prerequisite: CNG 2057 - Network Defense and Counter Measures Prerequisite or Corequisite: CNG 2056 - Vulnerability Assessment Level 1
CSC 1019 - Introduction to Programming: (Programming Language)	Prerequisite: College Readiness in Quantitative Literacy Math
CNG 2012 - Configuring Windows Server	Prerequisite: CNG 1001 - Networking Fundamentals or CNG 1024 - Networking I: Network+ Recommended previous coursework: CNG 2011 - Windows Configuration: (OS) with a grade of “C” or better or Instructor’s permission
CNG 2058 - Digital Forensics	Prerequisite: CNG 1032 - Network Security Fundamentals
CIS 2032 - Unix Shell Programming	Prerequisite: CSC 1019 - Introduction to Programming: (Programming Language) or higher
CNG 2057 - Network Defense and Counter Measures	Prerequisite: CNG 1032 - Network Security Fundamentals , recommended to have a grade of “C” or better or instructor’s permission

Recommended Course Sequence (Full-Time Track)

Recommended Course Sequence (Part-Time Track)

Year 1: Fall

CNG 1024 - Networking I: Network+ 3 Credits
CSC 1019 - Introduction to Programming: (Programming Language) 3 Credits
ENG 1021 - English Composition I: GT-CO1 3 Credits
DAT 1001 - Introduction to Data Science 3 Credits

Year 1: Spring

CIS 2020 - Fundamentals of UNIX 3 Credits OR CIS 315 - UNIX Operating System: CSU Course**
CNG 1032 - Network Security Fundamentals 3 Credits
MAT 1340 - College Algebra: GT-MA1 4 Credits

Year 1: Summer

BUS 2017 - Business Communication and Report Writing 3 Credits

Year 2: Fall

CNG 1042 - Introduction to Cloud Computing 3 Credits
CNG 2012 - Configuring Windows Server 4 Credits OR CIS 401 - Network Systems Administration: CSU Course**

Year 2: Spring

CNG 1025 - Networking II: Network+ 3 Credits
CNG 2043 - Cloud Security and Cyber Law 3 Credits
CNG 2057 - Network Defense and Counter Measures 3 Credits
OR

CIS 461 - CSU Course* - 3 credits

Year 2: Summer

BUS 1021 - Basic Workplace Skills 1 credit
BUS 2026 - Business Statistics 3 Credits

Year 3: Fall

CNG 2002 - Unix/Linux Server Admin 3 Credits
CNG 2056 - Vulnerability Assessment Level 1 3 credits

Year 3: Spring

CIS 2087 - Cooperative Education 3 Credits
CNG 2058 - Digital Forensics 4 Credits OR CIS 462 - Computer Forensics: CSU Course**
CNG 2059 - Enterprise Security 4 credits

Notes

* This course requires college level readiness as measured by Accuplacer, ACT, or SAT scores; approved high school course work that is less than five years old; or successful completion of appropriate college-readiness course.
** These courses are required for students who intend to transfer to CSU to earn a baccalaureate degree in Computer Information Systems - Cybersecurity Concentration. For this option students need to meet with a Computer Network Technology Advisor to choose the correct sequence of classes. Please call (303)-660-3166 for more information.
CompTia Exam vouchers for Network+ and Security+ are included in the course fees and are expected to be taken when the course has completed.
AAA 1001 – College 101: Student Experience is required for all new college students seeking degrees or transfer.