James House, Jr., Department Chair
Technology 226
301-784-5308
https://www.allegany.edu/computer-technology
This curriculum is designed for individuals interested in pursuing a career in cybersecurity,
information assurance or network security and administration. Students completing
this program should have the skills necessary for taking the appropriate Cisco and
CompTIA industry certification exams.
Successful completion of this program qualifies a student to apply for an Associate
of Applied Science degree in Computer Technology - Area of Concentration in Cybersecurity.
Required Computer Technology Courses
| COMP-101 | Computer Literacy |
| COMP-103 | Computer Logic |
| COMP-107 | Introduction to Cybersecurity |
| COMP-109 | Emerging Technologies |
| COMP-180 | PC Architecture |
| COMP-201 |
Security + |
| COMP-202 |
Digital Forensics |
| COMP-216 or COMP-232 |
Cyber Law (Criminal Justice 216) or Wireless Network Security |
| COMP-219 or COMP-220 |
Operating Systems or Linux Operating System |
| COMP-225 | Introduction to Networking |
| COMP-239 | Cisco Networking 2 |
| COMP-245 | Ethical Hacking |
| COMP-288 | A+ Certification Exam Review |
| COMP-289 | Security+ Certification Exam Review |
Required General Courses
| BUAD-101 or BUAD-104 |
Introduction to Business or Sales and Customer Service |
| ENG-101 | English Composition I |
| ENG-112 | Business and Technical Communication |
| SPCH-101 | Speech Communication |
Required Elective Courses
Please consult with your advisor or the Advising Center staff for selecting appropriate elective courses for graduation.
Science Elective - 3 credits
Mathematics Elective - 3 credits
Social and Behavioral Science Elective - 3 credits
CYBERSECURITY
AREA OF CONCENTRATION
| FIRST SEMESTER | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Computer Technology 101 (Computer Literacy) | 3 |
| Computer Technology 103 (Computer Logic) | 4 |
| Computer Technology 107 (Introduction to Cybersecurity) | 3 |
| English 101 (English Composition I) | 3 |
| Mathematics Elective | 3 |
| Total: | 16 |
| SECOND SEMESTER | |
| Computer Technology 219 or 220 (Operating Systems or Linux OS) | 3 |
| Computer Technology 225 (Introduction to Networking) | 3 |
| English 112 (Business and Technical Communication) | 3 |
| Social and Behavioral Science Elective | 3 |
| Speech 101 (Speech Communication) | 3 |
| Total: | 15 |
| THIRD SEMESTER | |
| Computer Technology 109 (Emerging Technologies) | 3 |
| Computer Technology 180 (PC Architecture) | 3 |
| Computer Technology 201 (Security +) | 3 |
| Computer Technology 239 (Cisco Networking 2) | 3 |
| Science Elective | 3 |
| Total: | 15 |
| FOURTH SEMESTER | |
| Business Administration 101 or 104 (Introduction to Business or Sales and Customer Service) | 3 |
| Computer Technology 202 (Digital Forensics) | 3 |
| Computer Technology 216 or 232 (Cyber Law or Wireless Network Security) | 3 |
| Computer Technology 245 (Ethical Hacking) | 3 |
| Computer Technology 288 (A+ Certification Exam Review) | 1 |
| Computer Technology 289 (Security + Certification Exam Review) | 1 |
| Total: | 14 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 60 |
*Computer Technology 240 (Field Placement) can be used as a substitute for any required 200-level computer technology course in the cybersecurity area of concentration.
NOTE: All courses specifically identified by course number are graduation requirements for this program.
