Temple College Associate of Applied Science in Cybersecurity

2024-2025 Guided Pathway

First Year (31 Credit Hours Total)

Fall Semester

First 8 Week Courses

First Year Fall - First 8 weeks
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
ENGL 1301 - Composition I (FY)(Offered on a continuous basis) 3 010

COSC 1301 - Introduction to Computing or

ITSC 1301 - Introduction to Computers

 3 090

Second 8 Week Courses

First Year Fall - Second 8 weeks
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
ITNW 1325 - Fundamentals of Networking Technologies 3 -
ITSY 1342 - Information Technology Security 3 -
Total Credit Hours: 12

Spring Semester

First 8 Week Courses

First Year Spring - First 8 weeks
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
ITSC 1325 - Personal Computer Hardware 3 -
ITSC 1305 - Introduction to PC Operating Systems 3 -

Second 8 Week Courses

First Year Spring - Second 8 weeks
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
Choose from Language, Philosophy, Culture, or Creative Arts Core 2(Visit Enrollment Advisor) 3 040/050

ENGL 2311 - Technical and Business Writing or

ENGL 1302 - Composition II

 3 020
Total Credit Hours: 12

Summer Courses

These courses can also be taken during any Fall or Spring Semester

First Year Summer
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade

COSC 1436 - Programming Fundamentals I or

ITSE 1407 - Introduction to C++ Programming

 4 -
Choose from Mathematics Core (MATH 1332 preferred) 3 020
Total Credit Hours: 7

Second Year (29 Credit Hours Total)

Fall Semester

Come talk to an academic advisor about your Temple College graduation and your university transfer plans.

First 8 Week Courses

Second Year Fall - First 8 weeks
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
CPMT 2349 - Advanced Computer Networking Technology 3 -
ITSY 2301 - Firewalls and Network Security 3 -

Second 8 Week Courses

Second Year Fall - Second 8 weeks
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
ITSY 2330 - Intrusion Detection 3 -
ITSY 2341 - Security Management Practices 3 -
Total Credit Hours: 12

Spring Semester

Come talk to an academic advisor about your Temple College graduation and your university transfer plans.

First 8 Week Courses

Second Year Spring - First 8 weeks
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
ITSY 2343 - Computer System Forensics 3 -
ITSY 2345 - Network Defense and Countermeasures 3 -

Second 8 Week Courses

Second Year Spring - Second 8 weeks
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
ITSC 2325 - Advanced Linux 3 040/050
ITSY 2359 - Security Assessment and Auditing 3 -
Total Credit Hours: 12

Summer Courses

These courses can also be taken during any Fall or Spring Semester

Second Year Summer
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
Choose from Social or Behavioral Science Core (FY) 2(Visit Enrollment Advisor) 3 080
Choose from Life or Physical Science Core (FY) 2(Visit Enrollment Advisor) 2 030
Total Credit Hours: 5
Grand Total Credit Hours: 60

Important Notes

Note 1: Must successfully complete the course in order to progress in the AAS Cybersecurity degree.

Note 2: Meet with an academic advisor to discuss preferred core and degree requirements for your transfer university and for university specific transfer classes.

FY: Course will be offered on a continuous basis so that a student can take the course in any fall or spring semester.

Core Curriculum Numbering: 010-090 represents the Core Curriculum Numbering System.

Educational Outlook

The AAS Cybersecurity degree prepares students with the theoretical understanding and practical skills necessary to transfer into a bachelor's program or begin work in various cybersecurity fields. This degree trains students to understand information security principles while learning many of the practical everyday tasks that cybersecurity professionals perform, including network security, intrusion detection, computer forensics, and security assessment.

Career Outlook

Potential career paths and entry-level salaries in Central Texas:

Information Security Analyst: $62,576 (Associate Degree)

 Salary data based on entry-level jobs in Central Texas from https://texaswages.com/

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