Associate in Applied Science – T Degree
This program prepares students for careers involving the protection of information on computers and networks against unauthorized access or modification of information, and against the denial of service to authorized users. Includes those security measures, both physical and virtual, necessary to detect, document, and counter such threats. Curriculum content includes basic and advanced computer and networking skills, physical and virtual security processes and procedures, and introduction to security management, planning, and recovery. The AAT or AAS-T degree is earned by completing technical core requirements, general education requirements, and choosing one specialty option (Option 1: Cisco Network Design & Security; or Option 2: Computer & Communications Security; or Option 3: Microsoft Network Administration & Security).
The program includes preparing students for the CompTIA A+, Network+, Server+, Security+ and Linux+; Cisco CCENT and CCNA; FEMA; and Microsoft MCIS & MCITP certification examinations and internship work experience. Employers include business and industrial firms, financial institutions, government agencies, consulting firms, software developers, health providers and Internet service providers. Innovations in computer technology continue to rapidly change and expand the computer security field. Therefore, the following courses of study may be subject to change in order to offer students training based on current industry standards.
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The CNISS program is certified for cyber-security skills education through the National Security Agencies (NSA), Committee on National Systems Security. The program has been awarded CNSS 4011 National Training Standards for Information Systems Security Professionals and is currently working on the CNSS 4013 National Training Standard for System Administrators in Information Systems Security.
This program is approximately six quarters in length, depending on the time students need to satisfactorily complete all graduation requirements. Program hours are from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
In addition to the program technical course requirements, students must also complete the general education requirements for the degree they seek to obtain. The two degree options in this program are the Associate of Applied Technology (AAT) or the Associate in Applied Science-T (AAS-T). The different requirements for each degree are listed below.
AAT Degree General Education Requirements (15 credits):
The AAT degree must have a minimum of 15 credits. ENGL& 101 English Composition or CMST& 220 (or higher). MAT 105 Math for Industrial Professions (or higher). PSYC& 100 General Psychology or other social science or humanities class
AAS-T Degree General Education Requirements (20 credits):
All AAS-T degrees must have a minimum of 20 credits of transferable general education. These credits replace the academic courses required for the AAT degree. Required credits include: 5 credits in Communication: ENGL& 101 or CMST& 220; 5 credits in quantitative reasoning: MAT 110, MATH& 141, MATH& 142, MATH& 146 or MATH& 151; 10 credits in social science, humanities or science: (choose two from the following) PSYC& 100, PSYC& 200, PSY 210, PSYC& 220, SOC& 101, ART& 101, MUS& 105, ASL& 121, BIOL 118, BIOL& 241, BIOL& 242, CHEM& 161, CHEM& 162, GEOL& 110, PHYS& 121, ECON 101, ECON& 201 or ECON& 202.
Prerequisites: COMPASS Reading 68 and Writing 33, or successful
completion of ENG 82. Prior to completion of first quarter, student must provide documentation of a background check with the Washington State Patrol.
Admission Dates: Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer quarter. Program
Information Sessions (orientations) are on the second and fourth Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. in Building 16, Room 207. An instructor is available in the classroom where program is taught to provide information about the degree and certificate programs.
For additional program information: Contact Clover Park Techni-
cal College (CPTC) Advising & Counseling office at (253) 589-5800 or contact the following faculty members:
Tom Robbins, (253) 589-5731, [email protected] Glenda Broyles, (253) 589-5714, [email protected] Don Souza, (253) 589-5791, [email protected]
Kelly Hollowell, (253) 589-5824, [email protected] Ray Robinson, (253) 589-4336, [email protected] Jody Randall, (253) 589-5856, [email protected].
AAT PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Credits
NSS 101* IT Essential I ... 5 NSS 105*CL IT Essential II ... 4
NSS 110* Networking Fundamental I ... 4 NSS 115 Law & Ethics in the Workplace ... 4 NSS 120 MS Desktop Support I ... 5 NSS 125 MS Desktop Support II ... 4 NSS 130 Server Fundamentals ... 4 NSS 135 Implementing System Security. ... 4 NSS 140 Introduction to Data Analysis ... 5 NSS 150 Internet Basics ... 4 NSS 155 Computer Security Concepts ... 4
NSS 160 Introduction to Linux. ... 5 NSS 165 Contingency Planning ... 4 NSS 170 Telecom Security ... 4 NSS 201 Advanced Linux ... 5 NSS 210 Securing Server Operating Systems ... 5
Total Technical Course Requirements ...70
AAT DEGREE PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Credits
Total Technical Core Requirements ...70 General Education Requirements (See AAT above listing) ...15 Program Option 1, 2 or 3 (See below listing) ...30 – 34
TOTAL CREDITS FOR COMPLETION OF AAT DEGREE ...115 – 119
AAS-T DEGREE PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Credits
Total Technical Core Requirements (Same as AAT Degree) ...70 General Education Requirements (See AAS-T above listing ... 20 Program Option 1, 2 or 3 (See below listing) ...30 – 34
TOTAL CREDITS FOR COMPLETION OF AAT DEGREE ... 119 – 124 For an AAT or AAS-T degree, students must complete one of the specialty options listed below.
Option 1: Cisco Network Design & Security
NSS 180CAP Internship I ... 2
NSS 250CAP Internship II. ... 2
NSSC 200* Cisco Networking I ... 5 NSSC 201* Cisco Networking II... 5 NSSC 203* Cisco Networking III ... 5 NSSC 205* Cisco Networking IV ... 5 NSSC 207 Cisco Learning Lab I ... 3 NSSC 210 Cisco Learning Lab II ... 3
Subtotal ... 30
OPTION 2: Computer & Communications Security
NSS 180CAP Internship I ... 2
NSS 250CAP Internship II. ... 2
NSSB 201 Overview of Hacking, Phreaking, & Cracking ... ... 5 NSSB 215 Computer Forensics ... 4 NSSB 225 Communications Best Practices ... 5 NSSB 231 Web Security ... 5 NSSB 238 Virus, Worms, & Hazardous Software ... 5 NSSB 245 Scripting ... 5
Subtotal ...33
OPTION 3: Microsoft Network Administration & Security
NSS 180CAP Internship I ... 2
NSS 250CAP Internship II. ... 2
NSSD 233 Designing Network Infrastructure ... 5 NSSD 240 Implementing & Securing Directory Services ... ... 5 NSSD 247 Implementing Security ... 5 NSSD 250 Securing Network Infrastructure... 5 NSSD 253 Active Directory Configuration ... 5 NSSD 256 Implementing Application Services ... 5
Subtotal ... 34
*Articulated courses with High Schools for Dual Enrollment
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