Information Technology Cybersecurity, AAS

Program Description

This degree will give students the technical foundation to understand cyberspace and manage security related risks. Upon completion of the program, students will have a detailed understanding of the following areas:

Security vulnerabilities
Threats and attacks
Mitigation solutions for modern cyber networks
Network infrastructure and how to protect it
Web Development and Web Systems

Admission Requirements

Follows the admission requirements of Wright State University - Lake Campus.

Program Learning Objectives

Students enrolled in the AAS in Information Technology and Cybersecurity will learn to:

Analyze a problem, and identify and define the computing requirements appropriate to its solution.
Design, implement, and evaluate a computer-based system, process, component, or program to meet desired needs.
Apply technical concepts and practices in the core information technologies.
Integrate IT solutions into the user environment.

Program Learning Outcomes

Student who completes the AAS in Information Technology and Cybersecurity will have:

An ability to apply knowledge of computing and mathematics appropriate to the program’s student outcomes and to the discipline
An ability to function effectively on teams to accomplish a common goal
An understanding of professional, ethical, legal, security and social issues and responsibilities
An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
An ability to use current techniques, skills, and tools necessary for computing practice
An ability to use and apply current technical concepts and practices in the core information technologies of human computer interaction, information management, programming, networking, and web systems and technologies
An ability to identify and analyze user needs and take them into account in the selection, creation, evaluation, and administration of computer-based systems
An understanding of best practices and standards and their application