Computer & Information Technologies
Information Security Track
First Year Course Schedule
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| ENG 101 - Writing I | 3 |
| CIT 105 - Intro to Computers | 3 |
| MAT 126 - Technical Algebra & Trigonometry (or higher*) | 3 |
| Heritage/Humanities Course | 3 |
| Social/Behavioral Sciences Course | 3 |
| Total Hours | 15 |
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| CIT 111 - Computer Hardware and Software |
4 |
| CIT 170 - Database Design Fund. | 3 |
| Level I Networking Course (CIT 160/CIT 161) |
4 |
| CIT 120 – Computational Thinking | 3 |
| Natural Sciences Course | 3 |
| Total Hours | 17 |
Second Year Course Schedule
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| CIT 180 - Security Fundamentals | 3 |
| CIT 217 - UNIX/Linux Administration | 3 |
| Approved Network Elective | 3-4 |
| Level I Programming Language | 3 |
| CIT Technical Elective | 3 |
| Total Hours | 16-17 |
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| CIT 182 – Perimeter Defense | 3 |
| CIT 184 – Attacks and Exploits | 3 |
| CIT 291 - CIT Capstone | 3 |
| Approved Security Elective | 3 |
| Approved Network Elective | 3-4 |
| Total Hours | 15-16 |
Electives
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| CIT 167 - Switching and Routing Essent | 4 |
| CIT 212 - Connecting Networks | 4 |
| CIT 213 - Microsoft Client Configuration | 3 |
| CIT 261 - MS Active Directory Services | 3 |
| CIT 262 - MS Network Infrastructure | 3 |
| CIT 264 - Microsoft Server Management | 3 |
| Any other network course approved by your advisor |
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| CIT 284 - Computer Forensics | 3 |
| CIT 285 - MS Windows OS Security | 3 |
| CIT 286 - UNIX/Linux OS Security | 3 |
| CIT 287 - Cisco OS Security | 3 |
| CIT 288 – Network Security | 3 |
Notes
- Students must earn a “C” or better in each CIT course to count towards a prerequisite or toward a degree or certificate.
- Students may not use one course to fulfill multiple requirements.
- All CIT graduates must take exit exam(s) as required by Ashland Community and Technical College/KCTCS.
- Have a question? Contact Randolph.Cullum@kctcs.edu
*If you plan to transfer to a four-year college/university, it is recommended that you take MAT 150 – College Algebra.
Revised February, 2021
