Cybersecurity
Learn the skills needed to protect organizations from cyber threats.
Earn your Associate of Applied Science-Transfer (AAS-T) degree and an Associates of Applied Science (AAS) in Cybersecurity at Bates Technical College. Learn information technology practices, and processes to protect and defend computers, programs, networks and databases from unauthorized access and attacks. The goal of the program is to deliver a deep technical foundation in cybersecurity and general education coursework for employment in high demand. The program prepares graduates for employment or to transfer to Bachelor of Applied Science programs.
Contact Information:
Bob Traufler, Career Advisor
253.680.7605
Central / Mohler Campus
7:30AM - 4:00PM
More about the program:
Build foundational IT skills with focus on network security. Prepare for a career to assess the security needs of computer and network systems. Investigate deviations from acceptable configurations, identify computer and network security vulnerabilities, solve problems, make decisions to recommend the appropriate defensive countermeasures. Implement adequate measures to reduce risks to a level conferring to compliance regulations. Graduates build skills in problem-solving, attention to detail, communication, and teamwork.
Note: Students must possess basic keyboarding/word processing skills prior to enrollment in the program.
Degrees & Certificates:
- Associate of Applied Science: Cybersecurity
- Associate of Applied Science Transfer: Cybersecurity
- Certificate of Competency: Network System Support
- Certificate of Training: Computer Support
- CIP Code 11.1003 EPC: 506
Program Lengths:
- AAS, AAST degree program length: 6 Quarters
- Certificate of Competency: 3 Quarters
- Certificate of Training: 2 Quarters
Faculty and Other Contact Information:
Note: Information is accurate as of its original posting date. The college reserves the right to edit, change, or update information as needed throughout the year. Up-to-date information is available in Student Services.
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Cybersecurity AAS (95 Credits)
Description:The Cybersecurity Associate in Applied Science (AAS) prepares its graduates for a rapidly changing and in-demand field of information technology security. This six-quarter program provides a solid foundation on information technology administration and seamlessly integrates the principles and ethical standards expected of cybersecurity professionals. Students are trained in the fields of Security +, CySA+, N|DE, Linux, Cisco, and E|HE. Students explore system hardware, software, networking, cisco devices, and virtualization.
Embedded certificates focus on skills sought by the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) and the International Council of Electronic Commerce Consultants (E-Council) exams. Students can prepare themselves for industry certifications as well as internship opportunities through exclusive corporate and public partnerships with the program.
Courses are mostly delivered via hybrid (part onsite, part online) and online modalities. Students participate in hands-on learning through coursework and in a state-of-the-art cyber lab while on campus as well as engage in digital learning activities. Students will be responsible for either having their own laptop or checking one out from the college. They will need access to the Internet and to purchase 8GB+ USB, books, and Testout access.
Cybersecurity AAS (95 Credits)
Technical Core (80 Credits)
Course Code Course Title Course Credits CCNT130 Server Administration 4 CCNT140 Cisco Networking Fundamentals 4 CCNT160 Cisco Routing & Switching 4 CYBR110 Ethical Hacking Essentials 5 CYBR111 Cybersecurity OS Fundamentals 4 CYBR201 Information Security I 5 CYBR202 Information Security II 5 CYBR209 Network Defense Essentials 5 CYBR210 Intro to Python for Cybersecurity 4 CYBR212 Cybersecurity Analyst I 5 CYBR213 Cybersecurity Analyst II 5 CYBR214 SQL Database Fundamentals 4 CYBR290 Independent Project 4 INFO102 IT Applications 4 INFO104 IT Systems I 5 INFO105 IT Systems II 5 INFO116 Modern Desktop Support I 4 INFO118 Cloud & Virtualization Technologies 4 General Education Requirements (15 Credits)
Communications (5 Credits)
Course Code Course Title Course Credits ENGL175 Professional Writing 5 ENGL&101 English Composition I 5 ENGL&235 Technical Writing 5 Quantitative (5 Credits)
Course Code Course Title Course Credits MATH171 Technical Math 5 MATH172 Business Math 5 MATH&107 Math in Society 5 MATH&141 Precalculus I 5 MATH&142 Precalculus II 5 MATH&146 Statistics 5 MATH&151 Calculus 5 MATH&152 Calculus II 5 MATH&153 Calculus III 5 Humanities/Natural Science/Social Science
Choose 5 credits in each of the following categories:
- 5 credits in Communications
- 5 credits in Quantitative
- 5 credits total in Humanities/Natural Science/Social Science
Humanities
Course Code Course Title Course Credits CMST152 Intercultural Communication 5 CMST&102 Introduction to Mass Media 5 CMST&210 Interpersonal Communication 5 CMST&220 Public Speaking 5 CMST&230 Small Group Communications 5 CMST&240 Culture & Diversity in Health Care 5 HIST101 A History of Science and Technology 5 HIST&146 United States History I 5 HIST&147 United States History II 5 HIST&148 United States History III 5 HUM&101 Introduction to Humanities 5 Natural Science
Course Code Course Title Course Credits BIOL&160 General Biology 5 BIOL&175 Human Biology with Lab 5 BIOL&241 Human Anatomy and Physiology I 5 BIOL&242 Human Anatomy and Physiology II 5 BIOL&260 Microbiology 5 CHEM&121 General Chemistry 5 CHEM&131 Introduction to Organic/Biochemistry 5 NUTR&101 Intro to Nutrition 5 PHYS&114 Introductory Physics I (Algebra based Physics) 5 PHYS&221 Engineering Physics I w/LAB 5 PHYS&222 Engineering Physics II w/LAB 5 PHYS&223 Engineering Physics III w/LAB 5 Social Science
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Cybersecurity AAS-T (105 Credits)
Description:EPC: 506
The Cybersecurity Associate in Applied Science-Transfer (AAS) balances preparation for direct employment and transfer to a bachelor of applied science (BAS) program in select colleges. This six-quarter program provides a solid foundation on information technology administration, integrates the principles and ethical standards expected of cybersecurity professionals, and requires a purposefully selected amount of general education courses to meet transfer requirements. The technical core of the program trains students in the fields of Security +, CySA+, N|DE, Linux, Cisco, and E|HE. Students explore system hardware, software, networking, cisco devices, and virtualization.
Embedded certificates focus on skills sought by the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) and the International Council of Electronic Commerce Consultants (E-Council) exams. Students can prepare themselves for industry certifications as well as internship opportunities through exclusive corporate and public partnerships with the program.
Courses are mostly delivered via hybrid (part onsite, part online) and online modalities. Students participate in hands-on learning through coursework and in a state-of-the-art cyber lab while on campus as well as engage in digital learning activities. Students will be responsible for either having their own laptop or checking one out from the college. They will need access to the Internet and to purchase 8GB+ USB, books, and Testout access.
Cybersecurity AAS-T differs from its Cybersecurity Associate in Applied Science (AAS) counterpart in the number and focus of technical core courses as well as the number of general education credits required to earn each credential. Consult with your advisor to determine the best option given your career and academic goals.
Cybersecurity AAS-T (105 Credits)
Technical Core (80 Credits)
Course Code Course Title Course Credits CCNT130 Server Administration 4 CCNT140 Cisco Networking Fundamentals 4 CCNT160 Cisco Routing & Switching 4 CYBR110 Ethical Hacking Essentials 5 CYBR111 Cybersecurity OS Fundamentals 4 CYBR201 Information Security I 5 CYBR202 Information Security II 5 CYBR209 Network Defense Essentials 5 CYBR210 Intro to Python for Cybersecurity 4 CYBR212 Cybersecurity Analyst I 5 CYBR213 Cybersecurity Analyst II 5 CYBR214 SQL Database Fundamentals 4 CYBR290 Independent Project 4 INFO102 IT Applications 4 INFO104 IT Systems I 5 INFO105 IT Systems II 5 INFO116 Modern Desktop Support I 4 INFO118 Cloud & Virtualization Technologies 4 General Education Requirements (25 Credits)
Communications (10 Credits)
Quantitative (5 Credits Required)
Course Code Course Title Course Credits MATH&107 Math in Society 5 MATH&141 Precalculus I 5 MATH&142 Precalculus II 5 MATH&146 Statistics 5 MATH&151 Calculus 5 MATH&152 Calculus II 5 MATH&153 Calculus III 5 Humanities/Social Sciences/Natural Sciences/Other (10 Credits)
Choose 25 credits in each of the following categories:
- 10 credits in Communications
- 5 credits in Quantitative
- 10 credits total in Humanities/Natural Science/Social Science
Humanities
Course Code Course Title Course Credits CMST&102 Introduction to Mass Media 5 CMST&220 Public Speaking 5 CMST&230 Small Group Communications 5 CMST&240 Culture & Diversity in Health Care 5 HIST&146 United States History I 5 HIST&146 United States History I 5 HIST&147 United States History II 5 HIST&148 United States History III 5 HUM&101 Introduction to Humanities 5 Natural Science
Course Code Course Title Course Credits BIOL&160 General Biology 5 BIOL&175 Human Biology with Lab 5 BIOL&241 Human Anatomy and Physiology I 5 BIOL&242 Human Anatomy and Physiology II 5 BIOL&260 Microbiology 5 CHEM&121 General Chemistry 5 CHEM&131 Introduction to Organic/Biochemistry 5 NUTR&101 Intro to Nutrition 5 PHYS&114 Introductory Physics I (Algebra based Physics) 5 PHYS&221 Engineering Physics I w/LAB 5 PHYS&222 Engineering Physics II w/LAB 5 PHYS&223 Engineering Physics III w/LAB 5 Social Science
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Network System Support Certificate of Competency (68 Credits)
Description:EPC:506
The Cybersecurity Network System Support Certificate of Competency (CoC) is a four-quarter program. It provides a foundation on information technology (IT) and administration with an introduction to the world of cybersecurity. Students explore system hardware, software, networking, cisco devices, and virtualization. They examine core principles of information security. The course focuses on skills and knowledge sought by the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) and the International Council of Electronic Commerce Consultants (E-Council) exams. Students A+, Cisco, Windows Administration, Linux, Security+, and E|HE.
Enrollments are in the fall and spring quarters. This program offers hybrid (part onsite, part online) and online courses. Refer to individual courses for detailed descriptions. Students need a laptop, Internet access, 8GB+ USB, books, Testout Access, and an EC-Council Voucher purchase.
Network System Support CoC (68 Credits)
Technical Core (53 Credits)
Course Code Course Title Course Credits CCNT130 Server Administration 4 CCNT140 Cisco Networking Fundamentals 4 CCNT160 Cisco Routing & Switching 4 CYBR110 Ethical Hacking Essentials 5 CYBR111 Cybersecurity OS Fundamentals 4 CYBR201 Information Security I 5 CYBR202 Information Security II 5 INFO102 IT Applications 4 INFO104 IT Systems I 5 INFO105 IT Systems II 5 INFO116 Modern Desktop Support I 4 INFO118 Cloud & Virtualization Technologies 4 General Education Requirements (15 Credits)
Communications (5 Credits)
Course Code Course Title Course Credits ENGL175 Professional Writing 5 ENGL&101 English Composition I 5 ENGL&235 Technical Writing 5 Quantitative (5 Credits)
Course Code Course Title Course Credits MATH171 Technical Math 5 MATH172 Business Math 5 MATH&107 Math in Society 5 MATH&141 Precalculus I 5 MATH&142 Precalculus II 5 MATH&146 Statistics 5 MATH&151 Calculus 5 MATH&152 Calculus II 5 MATH&153 Calculus III 5 Humanities/Natural Sciences/Social Sciences (5 Credits)
Choose 5 credits each in the following categories:
- Communications
- Quantitative
- Humanities/Natural Science/Social Science
Humanities
Course Code Course Title Course Credits CMST152 Intercultural Communication 5 CMST&102 Introduction to Mass Media 5 CMST&210 Interpersonal Communication 5 CMST&220 Public Speaking 5 CMST&230 Small Group Communications 5 HIST101 A History of Science and Technology 5 HIST&146 United States History I 5 HIST&147 United States History II 5 HIST&147 United States History II 5 HUM&101 Introduction to Humanities 5 Natural Science
Course Code Course Title Course Credits BIOL&160 General Biology 5 BIOL&175 Human Biology with Lab 5 BIOL&241 Human Anatomy and Physiology I 5 BIOL&242 Human Anatomy and Physiology II 5 BIOL&260 Microbiology 5 CHEM&121 General Chemistry 5 CHEM&131 Introduction to Organic/Biochemistry 5 CHEM&131 Introduction to Organic/Biochemistry 5 NUTR&101 Intro to Nutrition 5 PHYS&114 Introductory Physics I (Algebra based Physics) 5 PHYS&221 Engineering Physics I w/LAB 5 PHYS&222 Engineering Physics II w/LAB 5 PHYS&223 Engineering Physics III w/LAB 5 Social Science
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Computer Support Certificate of Training (26 Credits)
Description:EPC:506
The Cybersecurity Computer Support Certificate of Training (CoT) provides a foundation for Information Technology Helpdesk functionality and processes. Students explore system hardware, software, networking, virtualization, and the Linux operating system. Courses focus on skills and knowledge sought by the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) exam.
No eligibility requirements have been provided.
At Bates, our tuition is affordable and there are options to help make it even easier to gain an education. Federal aid is available for many of our students. Scholarships are also available through the Bates Foundation.
See if you qualify for other funding through our special funding programs with the Workforce Education office.
- National Median Salary: $88,550
- National Potential Annual Job Openings: 32,300
This information is based on data from O*Net, captured on June 2021.
Program Outcomes
- Well prepared to plan and carry out security measures to protect an organization’s computer networks and systems.
- Key members of an organization’s disaster recovery plan, a procedure that information technology employees follow in case of emergency. These plans allow for the continued operation of an organization’s Information Technology department. The recovery plan includes preventive measures such as regularly copying and transferring data to an offsite location. It also involves plans to restore proper information technology functioning after a disaster.
- Up to date on information technology security and on the latest methods attackers are using to infiltrate computer systems.
- The Project Ares education platform provides a hands-on lab environment of realistic network environments to support classroom learning. Through a game-like interface and immersive cyber realism, students practice skills that will transfer directly to the workplace.
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