AA/AS in Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management

This Associate of Applied Science prepares students for careers in cyber security, with example roles that include network security specialist and cybersecurity specialist. A foundation in computing and networking comes first. The curriculum then builds depth in information assurance, investigating cybercrime, ethical hacking, forensic work on devices and networks, Internet of Things, malicious code analysis, reverse engineering and risk assessment. Labs place students in realistic workplace scenarios, and industry-standard software supports forensic study. Second-year courses include Python scripting, ethical hacking and work-based learning. Transfer options exist through the college's university partnership. Completers earn a Associate of Applied Science degree. The program is listed in the 2026-2027 college catalog under curriculum code 6470, in the Engineering, Business & Information Technologies area. Prospective students can contact the college's advising team for help with admission, enrollment, transfer and graduation questions, and some programs offer credit for prior learning.