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2026-2027 Catalog

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2026-2027 Catalog

Computer Information Technology, Cybersecurity, A.A.S.

Our Cybersecurity degree trains students to meet the growing need for security professionals in IT. Students learn security systems and operations, cyber defense techniques, and digital forensics related to the protection of today's networks and critical information systems. Graduates perform a variety of tasks related to the protection of today's networks and critical information systems.

Although many courses for this degree can be completed online, some courses may require in-person attendance.

Below are the required courses for this program. If you have questions please contact:

Kim Waswick, Program Co-Chair
402-437-2490, 800-642-4075 ext. 2490
kwaswick@southeast.edu

OR

College Admissions Office
Lincoln 402-437-2600, 800-642-4075 ext. 2600

General Education Requirements

See .The SCC CORE - General Education Requirements for a complete list.

GELO #1: Speech Communication (Choose ONE) Credits: 3

GELO #2: Written Communication (Choose ONE) Credits: 3

GELO #5: Analytical, Quantitative, and Scientific Reasoning Credits: 3

(Choose ONE):

MATH 1020 - Technical Math
MATH 1040 - Business Math
MATH 1050 - Thinking Mathematically
Or a higher level MATH class can be taken based on math placement scores

GELO #6: Career and Life Skills Credits: 3

BSAD 1010 - Microsoft Applications I

Choose ONE additional course from either of the two areas below: Credits: 3

GELO #3: Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

GELO #4: Global Awareness and Citizenship

Total: 15 hours

Cybersecurity Requirements

Take all the classes listed below:

ACFS 1015 - Success@SCC Credits: 1
INFO 1171 - PC Operating Systems Credits: 3
INFO 1215 - Programming Fundamentals Credits: 3
INFO 1283 - Networking Fundamentals Credits: 3
INFO 1411 - Database Concepts Credits: 3
INFO 1448 - Hardware & Windows Management Credits: 3
INFO 1491 - Network Security Fundamentals Credits: 3
INFO 1492 - Linux Network Administration Credits: 3
INFO 1494 - Windows Server Administration Credits: 3
INFO 2555 - PowerShell Fundamentals Credits: 2
INFO 2576 - Virtualization and Cloud Management Credits: 3
INFO 2581 - Network Security Systems Credits: 3
INFO 2586 - Security Operations & Ethical Hacking Credits: 2
INFO 2596 - Computer & Digital Forensics Credits: 2
INFO 2691 - Enterprise Security Capstone Credits: 3
ELEC 2760 - Introduction to Networks Credits: 3
ELEC 2761 - Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials (SRWE) Credits: 3

Total: 46 hours

Advisor Approved Electives

Select from the options below for a minimum of 2 credit hours

INFO course that is not a required course

OR
ELEC 2867 Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation Credits 3

OR

GIST 1110 Introduction to Geospatial Technology Credits 3

Total: 2 hours

Total: 63 hours