Information Technology Security, Associate in Science
The purpose of this program is to prepare students for employment as information technology security professionals, or to provide supplemental training for persons previously or currently employed in occupations such as computer specialist, network security specialist, e-commerce website support specialist, networking specialist and network technician. This program prepares students to work in Internet, Intranet, Extranet and enterprise environments; installing, configuring, designing and managing secure data and e-commerce resources. Program completers will receive training that will prepare them to take the Network+ and Security+ certification examinations. These exams are not offered on all campuses.
PHSC offers certificates that can be earned as students work towards AS degree Goals. The Associate in Science degree in Information Technology Security includes a certificate in Database and e-Commerce Security. As certificates are completed, students can contact the Admissions and Student Records Office to receive their certificate.
The AS degree requires completion of 63 credit hours. It consists of 18 program core hours, 24 specialty hours, and 18 general education hours.
Program Code: AS-ITS
The following program core of 18 hours applies to all IT AS degree programs:
| CET 1179 | Microcomputer Repair Essentials | 3 cr. |
| CGS 1000 | Computer Concepts | 3 cr. |
| CGS 2304 | Managing Information Technology | 3 cr. |
| CNT 1000 | Introduction to Networking | 3 cr. |
| CTS 1110 | Microcomputer Software Essentials | 3 cr. |
| COP 1000 | Introduction to Software Development | 3 cr. |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18 |
The following 24 hours apply specifically to the Information Technology Security AS degree:
| CAP 2134 | Advanced Database & Security | 3 cr. |
| CET 2880 | Introduction to Computer Forensics | 3 cr. |
| CGS 2108 | Advanced Microcomputer Applications | 3 cr. |
| CNT 1401 | Principles of Information Security | 3 cr. |
| CNT 2510 | Wireless LANs and Security | 3 cr. |
| COP 2071 | Database Programming and SQL | 3 cr. |
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| CTS 2123 | Network Security and Intrusion Detection | 3 cr. |
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| CIS 2204 | Ethical Hacking | 3 cr. |
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| CTS 1109 | Virtualization Essentials | 3 cr. |
| Total Credit Hours: | 24 |
The following 18 hours meet the General Education Requirements:
| CGS 1100 | Microcomputer Applications | 3 cr. |
| ENC 1101 | English Composition I | 3 cr. |
| | Any Area II Mathematics course listed in the Associate in Science Degree Program Requirements | 3 cr. |
| | Any Area III Natural Sciences course listed in the Associate in Science Degree Program Requirements | 3 cr. |
| | Any Area IV Social and Behavioral Sciences course listed in the Associate in Science Degree Program Requirements | 3 cr. |
| | Any Area V Humanities course listed in the Associate in Science Degree Program Requirements | 3 cr. |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18 |
Any Area II Mathematics course - Note: Students wishing to transfer to a bachelor program should take MAC 1105.
Note(s): Three hours of credit will be granted toward an Associate in Science degree in Information Technology Security for the successful completion with a "C" average or better in Web Internet Services at the Marchman Technical Center. Credit will be awarded for Computer Concepts (CGS 1000).
Students must receive a high school diploma and successfully complete 15 hours of college-level credit in classroom instruction at PHSC before credit will be given. To be awarded credit, a student must send a copy of a completed Request for Credit for Articulated Programs from Marchman Technical Center (Form SAR-50) to the director of admissions and student records after the student has completed 15 hours. This form is available in the Student Affairs office on each campus.
Total Credit Hours: 60