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Rose LaMuraglia
Dean
San Diego/Imperial
San Diego City College
CTE Dean
Rose LaMuraglia
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Program Details
Cybersecurity, Associate of Science
Program Modifications (formerly substantial changes)
Computer Infrastructure and Support (070800)
08/01/21
The Associate of Science in Cybersecurity follows the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE) Cybersecurity Workforce Framework with the common goal of developing critical knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform cybersecurity tasks. The curriculum includes hand-on experience in virtual environments that simulate real-world scenarios in the domains of security provisions, operations and maintenance, governance, protection and defense, analysis, collection, and investigation. This pathway includes preparation for industry-recognized certifications geared towards preparing students for a successful career in cybersecurity workforce roles that have an impact on an organization’s ability to protect its data, systems, and operations.
Based on 2018-2019 and 2019-2020 enrollment data, the estimated enrollment completer projection of students to earn the award annually is 30 students.
Program Proposal Attributes
- A.S. Degree (S)
The expanding field of Information Technology (IT) comprises various facets, including network administration and cybersecurity, telecommunications, computer support, computer science, software programming, and system analysis and design. Almost every company’s business strategy relies on the use of information systems in order to succeed and grow into the future. For this reason, San Diego City College’s Computer Information Systems Program offers a bridge between business, computer science, and information technology.
The Computer Information Systems program offers transfer and certification programs in the information system and information technology fields. These programs include computer literacy; application, web, and database programming; database administration; and a variety of vendor specific and vendor neutral industry-standard certification training. The roles of the various information system professionals are to design, implement, operate, and maintain a computer information system. These professionals also provide services in the networking areas such as systems engineers, systems administrators, security analysts, and network specialists.
Graduates of the program possess an applied knowledge of fields, such as web programming, system infrastructure, databases, networking, e-business, project management, data center management, security, and information assurance.
Course Units and Hours
n/a
31-32
61-62
Course Report
Students must complete 27 units of core courses and select one elective from 3 possible choices
| Course | Title | Units | Year/Semester (Y1 or S1) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISC 179 | Python Programming | 4 | Y2/S2 |
| INWT 101 | Intro to Information Security | 3 | Y1/S1 |
| INWT 120 | Network+ Certification | 4 | Y1/S1 |
| INWT 125 | Cloud+ Certificate Training | 3 | Y2/S1 |
| INWT 140 | Security + Certificate Training | 3 | Y1/S2 |
| INWT 170 | Cybersecurity Analyst+ (CySA+) Certification Training | 3 | Y2/S1 |
| INWT 200 | Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing | 4 | Y2/S2 |
Select 1 course from the following:
| Course | Title | Units | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| INWT 100 | A+ Certification Training | 4 | Y2/S2 |
| INWT 205 | CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP) Certification Training | 4 | Y2/S2 |
| INWT 210 | Introduction to Computer Forensics Investigation | 3 | Y2/S2 |
Supporting Documents
- Save File: COE LMI - Computer_Occupations_All_Other.pdf
- Save File: COE LMI - Cloud_Technician_Occupations_1.pdf
- Save File: COE LMI - Computer_User_Support_Specialists.pdf
- Save File: COE LMI - Information Technology (Imperial County).pdf
- Save File: COE LMI - Information_Security_Analysts.pdf
- Save File: COE LMI - Information_Technology_Administrators.pdf
- Save File: COE LMI - Software_Developers_Applications.pdf
- Save File: Advisory Board Cmte Approval Minutes-10-5-2020.pdf
- Save File: COCI Approval Letter - Cybersecurity, AS_CTRL36915.pdf
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Submission Details
10/26/20 - 12:30 PM
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Comments, Documents, Voting
Comments
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Cassandra Storey · 11/12/20
SDCE is supportive
Larry McLemore · 11/12/20
Cuyamaca recommends
Danene Brown · 11/09/20
SD Mesa supports this program modification.
Jennifer Lewis · 11/06/20
Southwestern supports this program modification
Dr. Al Taccone · 11/03/20
MiraCosta College supports this proposal.
Jesse Lopez · 11/01/20
Miramar College supports the program modification.
margie fritch · 10/30/20
Palomar supports this program.
John Edwards · 10/28/20
City College submitted the appropriate LMI from the COE. There is a supply gap (39 annual job openings), entry-level wages are $37.16, and total employment for the occupation increased from 412 to 998 jobs in the region over the past 10 years. Based on available LMI, the COE report supports the program modification.