Associate's degree

Associate of Science in Cybersecurity

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2 years

Approximate Program Length

63

Total Credits

$398

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The International Council of E-Commerce Consultants (EC-Council) and University of Phoenix teamed up to launch the Associate of Science in Cybersecurity degree and elective courses that align with three EC-Council certification exams: Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Certified Network Defender (CND) and Certified Secure Computer User (CSCU). Awarded the EC-Council’s 2019 Academic Circle of Excellence Award as a result of this partnership, this program is designed to help you develop the problem-solving skills and techniques needed to defend the cyber domain.

Protect all assets of a computer infrastructure in the cyber domain
Explain security risk assessment and summarize a vulnerability mitigation plan
Outline technical problems and summarize computing requirements to solve them

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Courses

1

Course at a time

5

Weeks per course

8

Courses per year

Program Details

Requirements

You’ll need 63 credits to complete this Associate of Science in Cybersecurity. Your course schedule may vary based on transferable credits or credits earned through the University’s Prior Learning Assessment.

7 Core courses

Here’s where you’ll pick up the bulk of your program-specific knowledge. By the time you finish these courses, you should have the confidence and skills to succeed in an IT environment.

9 General Education courses

These courses lay the foundation for all our degree programs. Because communication, math and writing skills aren’t just universally applicable in IT — they’re useful in daily life.

5 Elective courses

Elective courses allow you to learn about topics you’re interested in, whether they’re related to your degree or not. That means you’ll have a degree that’s unique to you and your education goals.

Core Courses:

CYB/110: Foundations of Security
CYB/120: Computer Network Defense, Part 1
CYB/130T: Object-Oriented Scripting Language
CYB/135: Object-Oriented Security Scripting
CYB/140: Computer Network Defense, Part 2
CYB/150: Computer Network Defense, Part 3
CYB/225: Linux Fundamentals
CYB/227: Sniffing and Network Analysis
CYB/229: Ethical Hacking Part 1
CYB/231: Ethical Hacking Part 2
CYB/233: Ethical Hacking Part 3
CYB/235: Project Ethical Hacking

General Education Courses:

GEN/201: Foundations for University Success
PSY/110: Psychology of Learning
ENG/110: English Composition I
SCI/220T: Human Nutrition
HUM/115: Critical Thinking in Everyday Life
ENG/210: English Composition II
CYB/100: Cyber Domain
MTH/219T: Introduction to College Algebra
MTH/220T: College Algebra

Elective Courses:

Schedule

Attend class whenever it fits your life, day or night because our online classroom is available 24/7/365. Your academic counselor will help schedule your courses for the Associate of Science in Cybersecurity.

What you'll learn

When you earn your Associate of Science in Cybersecurity you’ll be equipped with a concrete set of skills you can apply on the job.

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Topics covered in this degree include:

Specific disciplinary knowledge
Clear and critical reasoning
Verbal and written communication
Effective access and use of information
Working effectively in diverse groups and teams
Explaining and applying information security concepts
Describing and explaining fundamentals of networking

Careers & Outcomes

Possible career outcomes for graduates of this program

The data below reflects recent conditions in a dynamic and changing Arizona labor market, which may be different when you graduate. University of Phoenix does not and cannot guarantee employment, salary levels, or career advancement, as those outcomes vary by many factors specific to the individual. This data is not specific to University of Phoenix students or graduates.

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Arizona

Information Security Analysts

Plan, implement, upgrade, or monitor security measures for the protection of computer networks and information. May ensure appropriate security controls are in place that will safeguard digital files and vital electronic infrastructure. May respond to computer security breaches and viruses.

Salary range ²

$82-122k

25th-75th percentile from BLS

EST. JOB POSTINGS ³

5537

12 mo. average from Emsi

Data last updated at 9pm on Oct. 20, 2020

The related occupation reflects the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) occupation for which this program prepares graduates.
Salary ranges reflect the 25th and 75th percentile for the occupation in Arizona, as reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).The salary ranges are not specific to students or graduates of University of Phoenix. Actual outcomes vary based on multiple factors, including prior work experience, geographic location, and other factors specific to the individual. University of Phoenix does not guarantee employment, salary level, or career advancement.
The estimated number of job postings over the past 12 months in your state are provided by Emsi, a labor market analytics firm. This data may not reflect your local market conditions. Further, market conditions are dynamic and can change. This data is not intended to predict the market conditions that will be present when you graduate from your program.

Arizona

Network and Computer Systems Administrators

Install, configure, and support an organization's local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), and Internet systems or a segment of a network system. Monitor network to ensure network availability to all system users and may perform necessary maintenance to support network availability. May monitor and test Web site performance to ensure Web sites operate correctly and without interruption. May assist in network modeling, analysis, planning, and coordination between network and data communications hardware and software. May supervise computer user support specialists and computer network support specialists. May administer network security measures.

Salary range ²

$65-103k

25th-75th percentile from BLS

EST. JOB POSTINGS ³

4502

12 mo. average from Emsi

Data last updated at 9pm on Oct. 20, 2020

The related occupation reflects the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) occupation for which this program prepares graduates.
Salary ranges reflect the 25th and 75th percentile for the occupation in Arizona, as reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).The salary ranges are not specific to students or graduates of University of Phoenix. Actual outcomes vary based on multiple factors, including prior work experience, geographic location, and other factors specific to the individual. University of Phoenix does not guarantee employment, salary level, or career advancement.
The estimated number of job postings over the past 12 months in your state are provided by Emsi, a labor market analytics firm. This data may not reflect your local market conditions. Further, market conditions are dynamic and can change. This data is not intended to predict the market conditions that will be present when you graduate from your program.

Arizona

Computer and Information Systems Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as electronic data processing, information systems, systems analysis, and computer programming.

Salary range ²

$107-171k

25th-75th percentile from BLS

EST. JOB POSTINGS ³

1029

12 mo. average from Emsi

Data last updated at 9pm on Oct. 20, 2020

The related occupation reflects the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) occupation for which this program prepares graduates.
Salary ranges reflect the 25th and 75th percentile for the occupation in Arizona, as reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).The salary ranges are not specific to students or graduates of University of Phoenix. Actual outcomes vary based on multiple factors, including prior work experience, geographic location, and other factors specific to the individual. University of Phoenix does not guarantee employment, salary level, or career advancement.
The estimated number of job postings over the past 12 months in your state are provided by Emsi, a labor market analytics firm. This data may not reflect your local market conditions. Further, market conditions are dynamic and can change. This data is not intended to predict the market conditions that will be present when you graduate from your program.

What can you do with an Associate of Science in Cybersecurity?

An ASCYB can prepare you to be an:

Information security analyst
Information security specialist

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Real-world faculty

28

Average years of industry experience

137

Chief Executive Officers

85 %

Of surveyed students would recommend their instructors

Faculty Spotlight

We don’t know what the field is going to look like three years from now. We just know the threats are growing exponentially. We have to prepare the workforce to be prepared to take on those threats.”

Stephanie Benoit-Kurtz

Faculty, College of Business & IT

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Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projections are not specific to University of Phoenix students or graduates.