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California Regional Consortia

Cybersecurity

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Submitter's Information

Name

Kurt kruse

Title

Assistant Professor

Region

South Central Coast

College

Allan Hancock College

CTE Dean

CTE Dean's Name

Thomas Lamica

CTE Dean's Email

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Program Details

Program Title

Cybersecurity

Submission Type

New Program

TOPs Code

Computer Infrastructure and Support (070800)

Projected Start Date

08/17/27

Catalog Description

An Associate of Sciences degree from the cybersecurity program at Allan Hancock College, provides an educational platform addressing principles, practices, and skills to identify and analyze fraudulent risks. This program will provide a strong pathway for opportunities and careers in this exciting and growing field.An Associate of Sciences degree from the cybersecurity program at Allan Hancock College, provides an educational platform addressing principles, practices, and skills to identify and analyze fraudulent risks. This program will provide a strong pathway for opportunities and careers in this exciting and growing field.

Enrollment Completer Projections

Estimated 30 students will complete the program annually.

Program Proposal Attributes

Program Award Type(s) (Check all that apply)
  • A.S. Degree (S)
Program Goal

The Associate in Science Degree in Cybersecurity provides concepts and hands-on skills to identify cybersecurity threats and implement procedures to protect cyber assets. It will also enhance students' chances to pursue a professional career in Cybersecurity by preparing them for industry-recognized certificates such as Security+, CEH, ISM, and CCNA Security.

Course Units and Hours

Total Certificate Units (Minimum and Maximum)

n/a

Units for Degree Major or Area of Emphasis (Minimum and Maximum)

60

Total Units for Degree (Minimum and Maximum)

60

Course Report

Program Requirements Narrative

A total of 60 units to full fill the requirements for the AS degree (local).  33 units required for the core courses and 27 general education program requirements.

Program Requirements
CourseTitleUnitsYear/Semester
(Y1 or S1)
AJ 160Intro Cyber3S1
CNET 333Intro Network Security2S2
CNETCLOUD Security 13S3
CNET 112CLOUD Security 23S4







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Submission Details

Published at

12/12/25 - 08:48 AM

Status

Recommended

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