Program Type
Associate of Applied Science
Estimated Time to Complete
Four semesters (Two academic years)
Format
On Campus
Program Description
Cybersecurity and Data Privacy prepares individuals for demanding positions in public and private sectors overseeing, operating, or protecting critical computer systems, information, networks, infrastructures and communications networks. Graduates will be prepared to become leaders in cybersecurity, with a solid understanding of security technology and privacy laws, preparing them to make knowledgeable and responsible decisions. The program also offers students a transfer option to four-year institutions.
Mission
Institutional Mission Statement
Turtle Mountain Community College is committed to functioning as an autonomous Indian controlled college on the Turtle Mountain Chippewa Reservation focusing on general studies, undergraduate education, Career & Technical Education, scholarly research, and continuous improvement of student learning. By creating an academic environment in which the cultural and social heritage of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa is brought to bear throughout the curriculum, the college establishes an administration, staff, faculty, and student body exerting leadership in the community and providing service to it.
Career Outlook
Students who graduate with a degree in Cybersecurity & Data Privacy will have an opportunity to seek employment from a broad list of job opportunities throughout the state of North Dakota as well across the U.S. This degree will give you the knowledge and skills to make you applicable for employment in many Information Technology and Cybersecurity fields. Jobs such as Information Security Specialist, Security Management Specialist, Penetration & Vulnerability Tester (Pen-Tester), Cyber Crime Analyst/Investigator, and much more.
Credit Hours
68 Credits
Application Deadlines
Review the TMCC Academic Calendar for registration deadlines for each semester.
Plan of Study Grid
Year One Fall
| CIS 141 | Intro to Cybersecurity | 3 |
| CIS 162 | Operating Systems | 3 |
| CIS 164 | Networking Fundamentals I | 3 |
| CIS 215 | MS Windows Server | 3 |
| CIS 219 | Hardware Maintenance & Repair | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Year One Spring
| BOTE 177 | Job Readiness | 1 |
| CIS 165 | Networking Fundamentals II | 3 |
| CIS 168 | Firewalls and Network Security | 3 |
| CIS 223 | Linux System Administration | 3 |
| CIS 241 | Intro to Digital Forensics | 3 |
| CSCI 101 | Introduction to Computers | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Year Two Fall
| CIS 243 | Incident Response & Disaster Recovery | 3 |
| CIS 245 | Security Operations Fundamentals | 3 |
| CIS 270 | Cybersecurity Infrastructure Configuration | 3 |
| CSCI 160 | Computer Science I | 4 |
GEN ED
| General Education Course Requirement | 3 |
GEN ED
| General Education Course Requirement | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 19 |
Year Two Spring
| CIS 255 | Cloud Foundations | 3 |
| CIS 261 | Cybersecurity Law & Ethics | 3 |
| CIS 264 | Ethical Hacking & Network Defense | 3 |
| CIS 271 | Cybersecurity & Data Privacy | 3 |
| CSCI 162 | Internship | 2 |
GEN ED
| General Education Course Requirement | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 17 |