Cyber Security & Digital Forensics Option, Computer Information Systems, A.S.

CONTACT

Elizabeth Breton, 413.552.2436, ebreton@hcc.edu

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

With the world making the move to become a truly digital society, we can now see the cracks that exist within today’s technology. Without cyber security professionals, the world would be at the mercy of cyber criminals.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

understand modern computer architecture
become proficient with entry-level Linux usage
design and implement databases and explore data organization techniques
become familiar with the foundations of criminal justice and forensic investigation
create programs using a modern, high-level programming language
implement disaster-recovery mechanisms and policies in relation to computer technology
understand the fundamentals of computer networks
understand the foundations of modern computer security threats and how to prevent them
gain the general skills and knowledge needed to transfer into a four-year program and continue their education

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: 35-36 CREDITS

ENG 101(A) - Composition I Credit(s): 3
ENG 102(A) - Composition II Credit(s): 3
Social Science Elective (B) Credit(s): 3
Social Science Elective (B) Credit(s): 3
Social Science Elective (B) Credit(s): 3
Humanities Elective (C) Credit(s): 3
Humanities Elective (C) Credit(s): 3
Humanities Elective (C) Credit(s): 3
MTH 104(D) - College Algebra Credit(s): 4
or
MTH 142(D) - Statistics Credit(s): 3
EGR 110(E) - Introduction to Robotics I Credit(s): 4
FRS 100(E) - Introduction to Forensic Science (Non-Majors) Credit(s): 4

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS: 27 CREDITS

CRJ 100 - Introduction to Criminal Justice Credit(s): 3
CSI 105 - Principles of Information Security and Assurance Credit(s): 3
CSI 106 - Programming Fundamentals I Credit(s): 4
CSI 111 - Computer Concepts with Applications Credit(s): 4
CSI 121 - Foundations of Linux Credit(s): 4
CSI 242 - Applied Database Management Credit(s): 3
CSI 251 - Network Development Credit(s): 3
CSI 264 - Disaster Recovery Credit(s): 3

TOTAL: 62-63 CREDITS

NOTES

This program qualifies for MassTransfer, which guarantees credit transfer to Massachusetts state colleges and universities. MassTransfer will also grant students automatic acceptance to certain state colleges and universities by achieving the minimum grade point average and the HCC degree.

Depending on course selection, 50% of this program can be completed online. Go to Online Learning for more information.

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