WCC's cybersecurity (AAS-T) program prepares you to transfer to four-year degree programs at certain colleges and universities in a variety of high-demand security-related fields including cybersecurity, computer information systems security, computer forensics, information assurance, information security engineering, and information security analysis. If you have prior experience, you are encouraged to meet with your advisor for placement in the program.
Talk with your advisor about adapting this course sequence for your individual goals.
Quarter 1 (14-16 credits)
CIS 105 Computer operating systems I (4 credits)
You must complete CIS 105 with a C (2.0) grade or better before enrolling in the CIS core courses.
ENGL&101 English composition I (5 credits)
MATH& 141 Precalculus I (5 credits)
If you're not ready for MATH& 141, start the math sequence leading to it.
Optional:
EDPL 100 College success (2 credits)
This course is really helpful if you don't have much college experience.
Career exploration:
- Find your people! Attend area-of-study activities and connect with clubs related to your career goals. Find out where students in your pathway go to study.
Action items:
- Meet with your advisor to build your degree plan in Starfish.
- Have your transfer-in credits officially evaluated.
- Attend the cybersecurity program's fall mandatory meeting.
- Visit the Intercultural Center, the Learning Center and the library.
Quarter 2 (15 credits)
CIS 106 Open source operating systems (5 credits)
CS& 141 Computer science I - Java (5 credits)
MATH& 142 Precalculus II (5 credits)
Career exploration:
- Compare the different cybersecurity majors at universities you're interested in. What's your career focus?
- Start keeping a portfolio of your best work.
Quarter 3 (16 credits)
CIS 110 Introduction to computer security (3 credits)
CIS 116 Virtualization (3 credits)
CIS 236 Cisco networking I (5 credits)
MATH& 151 Calculus I (5 credits)
Career exploration:
- Ask your instructors about nearby conferences you might attend next year.
- Look for a summer job or internship related to your career goals.
Action item:
- Check the GPA and other entry requirements for your future major. Are you on track?
Quarter 4 (16 credits)
CIS 214 Network security I (5 credits)
CIS 237 Cisco networking II (6 credits)
CS 145 Computer science II (5 credits)
Career exploration:
- Listen to podcasts about cybersecurity or the kind of cybersecurity career you're aiming for.
Action items:
- Meet with your advisor about applying to universities. Start your transfer applications.
- Apply for next year's financial aid.
Quarter 5 (19 credits)
CIS 104 Unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) piloting (3 credits)
CIS 215 Network security II (5 credits)
CIS 238 Cisco networking III (6 credits)
BIOL& 221 Majors ecology/evolution (5 credits)
or BUS& 201 Business law (5 credits)
or CHEM& 161 General chemistry with lab I (5 credits)
or PHIL 130 Introduction to ethics (5 credits)
or PHYS& 221 Engineering physics I (5 credits)
or POLS& 202 American government (5 credits)
Note 1: For BIOL& 221, you must have completed CHEM& 161 or take it at the same time.
Note 2: For PHYS& 221, you must have completed a year of high school physics or a college physics course.
Action items:
Quarter 6 (15 credits)
CIS 205 Computer operating systems II (5 credits)
CIS 216 Industrial control systems security (5 credits)
BIOL& 221 Majors ecology/evolution (5 credits)
or BUS& 201 Business law (5 credits)
or CHEM& 161 General chemistry with lab I (5 credits)
or PHIL 130 Introduction to ethics (5 credits)
or PHYS& 221 Engineering physics I (5 credits)
or POLS& 202 American government (5 credits)
Note 1: For BIOL& 221, you must have completed CHEM& 161 or take it at the same time.
Note 2: For PHYS& 221, you must have completed a year of high school physics or a college physics course.
Career exploration:
- Look for a summer job or internship related to your career goals.
Action items:
- Attend the spring job fair.
