Based on input from industry, labor market demand research, and over 15 years of content development experience, the National CyberWatch Center degree programs help prepare students for the cutting-edge jobs of the 21st century economy.
Cybersecurity
This A.A.S. degree program combines network security, systems security administration, and various other controls to secure enterprise systems. Managing risk, ethical and legal frameworks, and forensics techniques are also explored to provide the learner with a comprehensive survey of the field of Cybersecurity.
- 11 Technical Courses
- 60 Credits
- 1 Certificates
Digital Forensics
This A.A.S. degree focuses on the fundamental principles of forensic science. The courses cover the technical aspects of digital forensics as well as the laws regarding computer evidence. Students use open-source digital forensic software tools to conduct forensic examinations.
- 60 Credits
- 1 Certificates
Network Forensics
This A.A.S. degree program combines hardware, operating systems, forensic techniques, and network fundamentals with the requisite security concepts required to detect and respond to system and network intrusions.
- 12 Technical Courses
- 59 Credits
- 1 Certificates
Network Security
This A.A.S. degree program combines networking fundamentals with the requisite network security concepts and effective practices required to implement and administer secure network environments.
- 11 Technical Courses
- 60 Credits
- 3 Certificates
Secure Software Development (A.A.S.)
This A.A.S. degree combines computer programming, software assurance, and database development fundamentals. The courses are intended to provide students with fundamental knowledge and skills for continuing with undergraduate education, or to provide supplementary education for students who wish to become more specialized in software assurance.
- 12 Technical Courses
- 60 Credits
- 1 Certificates
Secure Software Development (A.S.)
This A.S. degree combines Computer Science fundamentals with secure coding concepts. It is also designed as a transfer degree into baccalaureate programs of study in Computer Science.
- 5 Technical Courses
- 60 Credits
Systems Security Administration
This A.A.S. degree program combines systems administration fundamentals with the requisite security concepts and best practices required to implement, administer, and harden operating systems.
- 10 Technical Courses
- 60 Credits
- 3 Certificates