Associate of Applied Science in Cyber Security & Digital Crime
Western Iowa Tech Community College Distance Education
Key Information
Campus location
Sioux City, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
2 years
Pace
Full time, Part time
Tuition fees
USD 12,529 / per year *
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
May 2024
* estimated tuition and fees; based on Iowa residency, subject to change; does not include course level fees or books and supplies
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Introduction
This program is designed to fill a critical and growing need for cyber security personnel in the public and private sectors. Students completing this curriculum will be capable of investigating computer crimes, properly seizing and recovering computer evidence, and aiding in the prosecution of cybercriminals. To combat computer-related crime, students in the Cyber Security and Digital Crime program will also understand countermeasures against hacking, spam, and computer viruses through network intrusion detection and evidence gathering.
Total Credits: 67.00
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Curriculum
Required Classes
| SDV 108 | The College Experience | 1 |
| NET 161 | IT Essentials I: PC Hardware and Software | 4 |
| NET 162 | IT Essentials II: Advanced PC Hardware and Software | 3 |
| NET 612 | Fundamentals of Network Security | 3 |
| NET 351 | Python for Cyber Security Professionals | 3 |
| NET 170 | Configuring Windows | 4 |
| NET 217 | CCNA Exploration Network Fundamentals | 3 |
| NET 218 | CCNA Exploring Routing Concepts | 3 |
| NET 423 | Securing a Linux Environment I | 3 |
| NET 638 | Network Firewalls and VPNs | 3 |
| NET 617 | Implementing Security Policies and Procedures | 3 |
| NET 424 | Securing a Linux Environment II | 3 |
| NET 633 | Computer Forensics Fundamentals | 3 |
| NET 730 | Computer Forensics and Investigations | 3 |
| NET 624 | Offensive Security I | 3 |
| MAT 772 | Applied Math | 3 |
| SPC 122 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| NET 625 | Offensive Security II | 3 |
| NET 171 | Installing & Configuring Windows Server | 4 |
| NET 846 | Cyber Crime Projects | 3 |
| PSY 102 | Human & Work Relations | 3 |
| COM 723 | Workplace Communications | 3 |
All students must attend the summer Program Orientation or must meet/contact their Cyber Security & Digital Crime program advisor prior to taking their first course.
All part-time students must meet with a Cyber Security & Digital Crime program advisor to develop a sequential plan of study prior to taking their first course. (failure to do so may result in the student taking longer to complete the program)
Students must take their program core courses in sequence, and during the same semester as is reflected on the published Plan of Study.