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Cyber Security and Defense
Award:
Associate of Applied Science
Total Credits for Award:
60.00
Description:
Minneapolis College's Cyber Security degree provides a comprehensive, industry-focused training on information technology security. This fast-paced program uses state-of-the-art technology and prepares you for success through training in how to secure computers, systems, and networks, defend against cyber-attacks, and maintain secure systems. Instructors with business and industry experience guide you through this program that will give you the skills needed to embark on a career in the vitally important and high-demand cyber security field.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS: FIRST SEMESTER:
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COURSE #
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TITLE
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CREDITS
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GOAL AREA(S)
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ITEC 1005
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Preparing for IT
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1
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ITEC 1100
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Information Technology Concepts
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2
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ITEC 1110
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Information Technology Skills
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2
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ITEC 1150
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Introduction to Computer Programming with Python
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3
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ITEC 1250
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Microsoft Windows Operating Systems
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3
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ITEC 1425
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Introduction to Computer Networks
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4
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TOTAL CREDITS:
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15
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COURSE REQUIREMENTS: SECOND SEMESTER:
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COURSE #
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TITLE
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CREDITS
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GOAL AREA(S)
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ENGL 1110 Or
ENGA 1110
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College Composition
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3
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1 |
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Information Studies Course (INFS)
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Choose any of the 3 credit INFS Research Methods Courses. INFS 2009 is recommended
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3
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2 |
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ITEC 2710
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Microsoft Server System Administration
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4
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ITEC 1475
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Linux System Administration
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4
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TOTAL CREDITS:
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14
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COURSE REQUIREMENTS: THIRD SEMESTER:
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COURSE #
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TITLE
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CREDITS
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GOAL AREA(S)
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ENGL 1111
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Research and Composition for Change
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3
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1 |
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ITEC 2865
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Internet/Intranet Security
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4
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ITEC 2895
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Security Implementation and Risk Analysis
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4
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ITEC 2990
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Ethical Hacking and Network Defense
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4
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TOTAL CREDITS:
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15
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COURSE REQUIREMENTS: FOURTH SEMESTER:
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COURSE #
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TITLE
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CREDITS
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GOAL AREA(S)
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ITEC 2890
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Firewall Implementation and Management
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4
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ITEC 2950
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Information Technology Career Preparation
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2
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ITEC 2995
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Cyber Security Capstone
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4
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General Education
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Choose courses from any of the MnTC Goal Areas to equal six credits. MATH 1110 or MATH 1119 is recommended (4 credits).
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6
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Varies |
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TOTAL CREDITS:
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16
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General Education Courses (15 Credits):
To complete the Cyber Security and Network Defense A.A.S. degree, students are required to successfully complete 15 credits of General Education coursework. This coursework must be selected from at least three of the MnTC Goal Areas.
All students pursuing this award should work closely with their advisor to ensure proper selection of required program courses, if applicable program electives, required Minnesota Transfer Curriculum courses, and MnTC electives. You are expected to meet with your advisor on a regular basis to ensure courses are taken in an order that will lead to efficient and successful completion of the required coursework.