Program Type
Bachelors
Estimated Time to Complete
Four Years (8 Semesters)
Format
On Campus
Program Description
A Bachelor of Applied Science in Cyber Defense prepares students with the skills to defeat real- world cyber threats and cyberattacks. The curriculum encompasses both defensive and
offensive cybersecurity techniques and concepts. Students will develop the knowledge and skills to work in security operations roles.
The program is designed to utilize the foundations of the current Associate of Applied Science in Cybersecurity and Data Privacy offered at TMC. The program ensures that students take the required courses in
8 semesters.
The program has foundations in programming, networking, and cyber security. TMC’s cyber lab will feature current equipment and software to perform ethical hacking and penetration
exercises.
Concurrent with the program, students will have the opportunity to prepare for several industry certifications, such as the Palo Alto PCCET & PCNSA, CompTia CySA+ and CEH (certified ethical hacker).
Credit Hours
120 Credits
Application Deadline
Review the TMC Academic Calendar for registration deadlines for each semester.
Requirements
General Education 30cr
Cybersecurity Foundations 48cr
Cyber Defense Core 36cr
Electives 6cr
Total Program 120cr
Students must not receive a grade lower than a “C” in any cybersecurity foundation or cyber defense core course. Students also must maintain a 2.5 GPA in the Cyber Defense Core courses.
Required Program Courses
84 credit hours required in Cybersecurity and Cyber Defense Core courses
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Required General Education Courses
General Education: 30 credits required
| COMM 110 | Fundamentals of Public Speaking | 3 |
| ENGL 110 | College Composition I | 3 |
| ENGL 120 | College Composition II | 3 |
| HIST | Native American History Elective | 3 |
| HUMM | Humanities Elective | 3 |
| LANG | Language Elective (6) | 6 |
| LANG | Language Elective (6) | 6 |
| MATH 103 | College Algebra | 4 |
| MATH 210 | Elementary Statistics | 3 |
| SOCI | Social Science Electives | 3 |
Program of Study
Program of Study Year Three |
Fall Semester | Spring Semester |
Course # | Course Title | Credit | Course # | Course Title | Credit |
CIS 267 | Intermediate Networking I | 3 | CIS 326 | Database and Application Security | 3 |
CIS 350 | Current Trends & Emerging Technologies | 3 | CIS 410 | Wireless and Mobile Security | 3 |
CIS 366 | Security Operations Analysis | 3 | CIS 470 | Penetration Testing | 3 |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 9 | | TOTAL CREDITS | 9 |
Program of Study Year Four |
Fall Semester | Spring Semester |
Course # | Course Title | Credit | Course # | Course Title | Credit |
CIS 387 | Cryptography | 3 | CIS 365 | Defensive Network Security | 3 |
CIS 390 | Survey of Critical Infrastructure Security | 3 | CIS 440 | Threat Hunting and Incident Response | 3 |
CIS 418 | Cloud Security Essentials | 3 | CIS 490 | Capstone Project | 3 |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 9 | | TOTAL CREDITS | 9 |