CYBERSECURITY – A.A.S.

Trocaire College’s Cybersecurity A.A.S. degree program prepares graduates with the necessary competencies to attain entry-level positions in Information Security and Security Assurance as computer security specialists and information security analysts. Through applied learning experiences, along with group/team-based learning to simulate a professional work environment, students acquire the foundation knowledge and skills necessary to pursue entry level positions and/or move on to baccalaureate studies in the field. With outcomes aligned with national standards, graduates of the program are positioned to contribute to and capitalize on the many opportunities created by this rapidly evolving and changing global industry.

Program Learning Outcomes

All students completing this program are expected to achieve the General Education outcomes described in the General Studies section of the catalog as well as the following learning objectives:

  • Install and securely configure, operate and maintain a computer network, including intrusion protection.

  • Assess cybersecurity risk management policies and recommend revisions in order to adequately protect an organization’s critical information and assets.

  • Utilize appropriate ethics in protecting networks from intrusion, including protecting the confidential nature of stored data.

  • Demonstrate fundamental digital forensic examination of computer hardware, networks and security appliances.

Cybersecurity – A.A.S. Curriculum

First Year – 1st Semester Courses

Course Number

Course TITLE

Credits

CNA101

Introduction to Computer Hardware

4

CNA105

IT Foundations

4

CNA106

Introduction to Computer Software

3

*GS100 or
*GS102

College Seminar
College Success

 1 - 3

MA110

College Algebra

3

Total Credits

15

First Year – 2nd Semester
Courses

Course Number

Course TITLE

Credits

CNA208

Linux/UNIIX

3

CNA260

Network Administration II

3

DA103

SQL for Data Analysis

3

PH206

Ethics in Data Science

3

PSY101

General Psychology

3

Total Credits

 

15

Second Year – 1st Semester
Courses

Course Number

Course Title

Credits

CNA264

Network Security

3

CBY101

Introduction to Forensics

3

BIOEL

Biology Elective

3

CNA204

Cloud Fundamentals

3

EN101

English Composition

3

Total Credits

 

15

Second Year – 2nd Semester
Courses

Course Number

Course Title

Credits

MA107

Logical Reasoning and Decision Making

3

CBY201

Programming Concepts

4

CNA265

Network Security Hardware

4

CNA274

Seminar and Internship Capstone

3

GS320

Research Methods and Designs

 3

Total Credits

17

Total Program Credits

62

*GS100 College Seminar or GS102 College Success must be taken at the main campus

Additional Degree Requirements

A minimum grade of “C” in CBY101, CBY201, CNA101, CNA105, CNA106, CNA204, CNA208, CNA260, CNA264, CNA265, CNA274, DA103, GS100 or GS102, GS320, MA107, MA110 and a Quality Point Average of 2.0.

BIOEL Course Descriptions
CBY Course Descriptions
CNA Course Descriptions
DA Course Descriptions
EN Course Descriptions
GS Course Descriptions
MA Course Descriptions
PH Course Descriptions
PSY Course Descriptions