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Associate Degree in Cybersecurity

Provider:
Franklin University
Course Code:
CU-CS
Qualification Level:
Associate Degree
Course Area:
Information Technology
Duration:
2-Year
Study Mode:
Full Time
Location:
Grant Avenue, Ohio, United States of America
Course Fee:
USD 23,880 Per Course
Delivery Mode:
Online Delivery
Target:
International
Intake:
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Course Structure

Fundamental General Education (24 Credits)

English Composition

  • ENG 120 - College Writing (4 credits)

Mathematics

  • MATH 160 - College Algebra (4 credits)
  • OR MATH 215 - Statistical Concepts (4 credits)
  • Prerequisite: MATH 150 Fundamental Algebra (can count as a University elective)

Social and Behavioral Sciences

  • 6 credits from Anthropology, Geography, History, Political Science, Psychology, or Sociology disciplines

Science

  • 6 credits from the Science discipline (one course must have a lab component)

Arts & Humanities

  • HUMN 211 - Introduction to Critical Ethics (2 credits)
  • 4 credits from Art, English Literature, Fine Arts, Humanities, Music, Philosophy, Religion, or Theater disciplines

Additional General Education

  • PF 121 - Basic Learning Strategies (2 credits)
  • OR PF 321 - Learning Strategies (2 credits)
  • COMM 150 - Interpersonal Communication (4 credits)
  • OR SPCH 100 - Speech Communication (4 credits)
  • ENG 220 - Research Writing: Exploring Professional Identities (4 credits)

Major Area Required (36 Credits)

  • Computer Science and Information Technology
  • COMP 101 - Problem Solving With Computing (2 credits)
  • ITEC 136 - Principles of Programming (4 credits)
  • COMP 204 - Principles of Computer Networks (2 credits)
  • COMP 281 - Database Management Systems (4 credits)
  • WEBD 101 - Introduction to Web Page Construction (2 credits)
  • ITEC 200 - Linux Fundamentals (2 credits)
  • CLOUD 200 - Cloud Fundamentals (2 credits)
  • CYSC 200 - Cybersecurity Fundamentals (2 credits)
  • CYSC 325 - Network Security (4 credits)

Additional Requirements

Prerequisites:

  • All students are required to pass ENG 120 and either PF 121 or PF 321 prior to enrolling in any course at the 200 level or above.
  • Students with 30 or fewer hours of transfer credit must pass PF 121.
  • Interpersonal Communication (COMM 150) or Speech Communication (SPCH 100) must be taken prior to enrolling in any course at the 300 level or above.
  • Students must meet the University algebra competency requirement.

Entry Requirement

Admission Requirements
Academic Entry Requirements

A student who meets at least one of the following criteria is eligible for admission as a degree-seeking student:

High School Graduation or Equivalent:

  • Provided official documentation of graduation from an accredited high school or its equivalent.
  • Acceptable forms of documentation include:
  • Official high school transcript listing the date of graduation.
  • Official GED certificate.
  • Official documentation of having passed a State High School Equivalency examination.
  • Official documentation of a home school completion certificate/transcript.

Previous Degree:

Has an associate, bachelor, or master’s degree from an institutionally (formerly regionally) accredited institution of higher education, an institution recognized as a candidate for accreditation, or an institution recognized by the Council of Higher Education Accreditation.
Language Requirement
IELTS Score (Minimum)

IELTS

Reading 5.5

Writing5.5

Listening 5.5

Speaking 5.5


TOEFL-IBT Score (Minimum)
TOEFL (paper-based)
Overall 500 
Reading 15/30
Writing15/30
Listening 15/30
Speaking15/30 n/a
TOEFL (Internet)
Overall 60
Reading 15/30
Writing15/30
Listening 15/30
Speaking 15/30

Career Opportunities

  • Cybersecurity Analyst
  • Network Security Specialist
  • Information Security Officer
  • Penetration Tester
  • Digital Forensics Analyst
  • IT Security Consultant

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