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Degree
Bachelors
Major
Cybersecurity | Information Technology
Area of study
Information and Communication Technologies | Security Services
Course Language
English
About Program

Program Overview


Bachelor of Applied Science in Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics

Overview

The Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics expands on Highline’s already strong Computer Science and Computer Information Systems Department. It gives you a chance to build on your technical degree with upper-division coursework in a high-tech, high-demand area. Earning an applied bachelor’s degree may help you make higher wages and prepare you for higher-level specialized technical positions. The skill set may also prepare you to later move into a managerial position.


Learning Outcomes

A student earning a Bachelors of Applied Sciences in Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics will be able to:


  • Secure the commonly used operating systems.
  • Securely configure and maintain network infrastructure.
  • Evaluate, plan, and implement cloud security for varying cloud environments.
  • Evaluate, implement, and maintain mobile security.
  • Securely install and maintain popular database products, perform security audits, and apply knowledge to new technology such as big data installations and analytics.
  • Effectively perform the tasks related to penetration testing on various platforms, applications, and network designs including pre-evaluation, setting of parameters, evaluating and reporting results, and give recommendations on remediation of findings.
  • Plan, conduct, and report on the incident response processes while maintaining compliance and data protection requirements.
  • Design and conduct a forensic investigation that meets professional standards.
  • Apply knowledge of professional ethics when dealing with sensitive and confidential information or when making a decision on what path or methodology to use.

Program Eligibility

To qualify for admission to Highline’s BAS Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics Program, eligible applicants must have:


  • Completed a regionally accredited AAS or AAS-T degree in Informational Technology degree or related field
  • Other associate degrees will be considered on a case by case basis
  • Official transcripts from an accredited college or university, and
  • A cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or better.

Application Process

To be considered for the bachelor of applied science program prospective students must submit the following:


  • Completed Highline bachelor application form,
  • Completed a regionally accredited AAS or AAS-T degree in an informational technology-related field from a regionally accredited institution,
  • Other associate degrees will be considered on a case by case basis,
  • Official transcripts from a regionally accredited college showing a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.

Requirements

Please contact a faculty advisor or program manager for the most updated information. Students must have a total of 50 credits of general education courses and 60 credits of 300/400 level courses to be awarded a BAS degree. Students must achieve a minimum grade of 2.0 in each CIS and CSCI class.


Prerequisite Requirements

  • Associates degree in IT-related field or equivalent (90cr)
  • Pre-requisite courses for BAS in Cybersecurity. Note: students can take the following pre-requisite courses after admission to this program:
    • CIS 150, A+ certification or equivalent
    • CIS 160, CISCO I, Network+ or equivalent
    • CIS 161 Cisco II or equivalent
    • CIS 166 or equivalent - Security+, GSEC, and a variety of others
    • CIS 215 or equivalent - Linux+ or similar

General Education Requirements (50 credits)

Communication Requirement (10 credits)
  • ENGL& 101 - English Composition I
  • CMST& 101 - Introduction to Communication
Quantitative Skill Requirement (5 credits)

Select 1 course from the list below:


  • MATH& 146 - Introduction to Statistics
  • MATH& 141 - Pre Calculus I
Distribution Requirements
Humanities Requirement (5 credits)
  • ENGL& 235 - Technical Writing
Social Science Requirement (5 credits)
  • SOC 130 - American Diversity
  • Other Sociology or Psychology offerings
Natural Science Requirement (5 credits)
  • ENVS 301 - Environmental Sustainability: An Exploration
  • Other natural science with lab offerings

Electives: 20 credits

At least 5 credits of science courses, and extra 15 credits of science or social science or humanities courses. Please see below for the elective courses:


Science Elective Requirement
  • CSCI 100 - Survey of Computing
  • CSCI 132 - Python 1
Social Science Elective Requirement
  • PSYC& 100 - General Psychology
  • SOC 115 - Crime and Society
  • ECON 330 - Survey of Research Methods for Information Systems and Business
  • DGS 216 - Food, Culture, & Politics
  • Other Sociology or Psychology offerings
Humanities Elective Requirement
  • PHIL 346 - Professional Ethics
  • CMST 320 - Presentation Skills
  • CMST 330 - Communication and Organizational Behavior
  • ENGL 335 - Advanced Technical Writing
  • Other Communication or English offerings

300 and 400 Level Emphasis Courses: 75 credits

Business Skill Requirement
  • BUSN 318 - Project Management
Big Data Analytics
  • CIS 389 - Big Data Analytics
Database and API Security
  • CIS 310 - Database Installation & Configuration Management
  • CIS 412 - Database Security and Audit
  • CIS 414 - API Security
Digital Forensics and Investigations
  • CIS 155 - Information Security Foundations
  • CIS 360 - Mobile Forensics
  • CIS 370 - Network Forensics and Investigations
  • CIS 440 - Data Protection and Compliance
Advanced Network Security
  • CIS 320 - Advanced Network Defense
  • CIS 420 - Cloud Security
  • CIS 430 - Mobile Security
Penetration Testing and Incident Response
  • CIS 450 - Penetration Testing
  • CIS 460 - Incident Response
Cooperative Learning/Internship

This course requires 5 credits and students are allowed to enroll up to 10 credits.


  • CIS 480 - BAS Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics Internship

Associate Degree/Related Credits: 55 credits

Applicable credits from an associate degree issued by a regionally accredited institution.


Total Program Credits: 180 Credits

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