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 (105 Credits)
Required Courses
Cybersecurity AAS (105 Credits)
Course Code Course Title Course Credits CYBR101 Security Professional Practices 5 CYBR102 Operating System Fundamentals 5 CYBR103 Database / SQL Fundamentals 5 CYBR104 IT Systems I 5 CYBR105 IT Systems II 5 CYBR106 Virtual Computing 5 CYBR107 Network Fundamentals I 5 CYBR108 Network Fundamentals II 5 CYBR109 Windows Server Administration 5 CYBR201 Information Security I 5 CYBR202 Information Security II 5 CYBR203 Advanced Operating Systems I 5 CYBR204 Advanced Operating Systems II 5 CYBR205 Mobile / Wireless Security 5 CYBR206 Attack Vectors 5 CYBR207 Network Attack Mitigation / Defense 5 CYBR208 Network Scripting 5 CYBR292 Independent Project 5 General Education Requirements
Communications (5 Credits Required)
Course Code Course Title Course Credits ENGL175 Professional Writing 5 ENGL&101 English Composition I 5 Note: See a Career Advisor prior to choosing courses that meet general education requirements.
Humanities/Social Sciences/Natural Sciences/Other (5 Credits Required)
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 CMST&102 Introduction to Mass Media 5 CMST&152 Intercultural Communication 5 CMST&210 Interpersonal Communication 5 CMST&220 Public Speaking 5 ECON&201 Microeconomics 5 HIST101 A History of Science and Technology 5 HREL111 Interviewing and Career Success 5 HUM&101 Introduction to Humanities 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 POLS&101 Introduction to Political Science 5 PSYC&100 General Psychology 5 PSYC&200 Lifespan Psychology 5 SOC&101 Introduction to Sociology 5 Note: See a Career Advisor prior to choosing courses that meet general education requirements.
Quantitative (5 Credits Required)
Course Code Course Title Course Credits AMATH170 Engineering Foundational Mathematics 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 Note: See a Career Advisor prior to choosing courses that meet general education requirements.
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Cybersecurity AAS-T (115 Credits)
Description: 6 quarter AASTRequired Courses
Cybersecurity AAS-T (115 Credits)
Course Code Course Title Course Credits CYBR101 Security Professional Practices 5 CYBR102 Operating System Fundamentals 5 CYBR103 Database / SQL Fundamentals 5 CYBR104 IT Systems I 5 CYBR105 IT Systems II 5 CYBR106 Virtual Computing 5 CYBR107 Network Fundamentals I 5 CYBR108 Network Fundamentals II 5 CYBR109 Windows Server Administration 5 CYBR201 Information Security I 5 CYBR202 Information Security II 5 CYBR203 Advanced Operating Systems I 5 CYBR204 Advanced Operating Systems II 5 CYBR205 Mobile / Wireless Security 5 CYBR206 Attack Vectors 5 CYBR207 Network Attack Mitigation / Defense 5 CYBR208 Network Scripting 5 CYBR292 Independent Project 5 General Education Requirements
Communications (5 Credits Required)
Course Code Course Title Course Credits ENGL&101 English Composition I 5 ENGL&235 Technical Writing 5 Note: See a Career Advisor prior to choosing courses that meet general education requirements.
Humanities/Social Sciences/Natural Sciences/Other (15 Credits Required)
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 CMST&102 Introduction to Mass Media 5 CMST&152 Intercultural Communication 5 CMST&210 Interpersonal Communication 5 CMST&220 Public Speaking 5 ECON&201 Microeconomics 5 HUM&101 Introduction to Humanities 5 NUTR&101 Intro to Nutrition 5 POLS&101 Introduction to Political Science 5 PSYC&100 General Psychology 5 PSYC&200 Lifespan Psychology 5 SOC&101 Introduction to Sociology 5 Note: See a Career Advisor prior to choosing courses that meet general education requirements.
Quantitative (5 Credits Required)
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Network System Support Certificate of Competency (60 Credits)
Description: 3 quarter Certificate of CompetencyRequired Courses
Network System Support CoC (60 Credits)
Course Code Course Title Course Credits CYBR101 Security Professional Practices 5 CYBR102 Operating System Fundamentals 5 CYBR104 IT Systems I 5 CYBR105 IT Systems II 5 CYBR106 Virtual Computing 5 CYBR107 Network Fundamentals I 5 CYBR108 Network Fundamentals II 5 CYBR201 Information Security I 5 CYBR205 Mobile / Wireless Security 5 General Education Requirements
Communications (5 Credits Required)
Course Code Course Title Course Credits ENGL175 Professional Writing 5 ENGL&101 English Composition I 5 Note: See a Career Advisor prior to choosing courses that meet general education requirements.
Humanities/Social Sciences/Natural Sciences/Other (5 Credits Required)
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 CMST&102 Introduction to Mass Media 5 CMST&152 Intercultural Communication 5 CMST&210 Interpersonal Communication 5 CMST&220 Public Speaking 5 ECON&201 Microeconomics 5 HIST101 A History of Science and Technology 5 HREL111 Interviewing and Career Success 5 HUM&101 Introduction to Humanities 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 POLS&101 Introduction to Political Science 5 PSYC&100 General Psychology 5 PSYC&200 Lifespan Psychology 5 SOC&101 Introduction to Sociology 5 Note: See a Career Advisor prior to choosing courses that meet general education requirements.
Quantitative (5 Credits Required)
Course Code Course Title Course Credits AMATH170 Engineering Foundational Mathematics 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 Note: See a Career Advisor prior to choosing courses that meet general education requirements.
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Computer Support Certificate of Training (30 Credits)
Description: 2 quarter Certificate of Training
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.
No course maps have been provided.
No forms have been provided.