Cybersecurity - Associate of Applied Science
Doña Ana Community College 2026-2027 Catalog
(63-64 credits)
NOTE: Degree requires a minimum of 60 credit hours and a cumulative GPA of 2.0.
NOTE: Students must earn a final grade of C- or better in all Major Requirements courses and achieve a cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.0. A grade of C- or better is required in ENGL 1110G Composition I and designated Mathematics courses.
Students must complete all University degree requirements, which include: General Education requirements and elective credits to total at least 60-61 credits. Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits, but may be needed in order to take the necessary English and Mathematics coursework.
| Prefix | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education | ||
| Select one course from four of the following six content areas for a total of 14-15 credits 1, 2 | 14-15 | |
| This degree requires courses from Areas I, II, III, and IV; students do not need to take additional courses to complete the General Education requirements. | ||
Area I: Communications - English Composition Level 1 | ||
| Composition I 3 | 4 | |
Area II: Mathematics | ||
Choose one from the following (3-4 credits): | ||
| College Algebra 3 | 3 | |
| Trigonometry & Pre-Calculus 3 | 4 | |
| Introduction to Statistics 3 | 3 | |
| Applications of Calculus I 3 | 3 | |
| Calculus and Analytic Geometry I 3 | 4 | |
| Calculus and Analytic Geometry II 3 | 4 | |
| Calculus and Analytic Geometry II Honors 3 | 4 | |
Area III: Laboratory Sciences | ||
| Modern Computing in Practice 3 | 4 | |
Area IV: Social/Behaivoral Sciences | ||
| Introduction to Criminal Justice 3 | 3 | |
| General Education Elective - Area I: Communications - English Composition Level 2 | ||
| ENGL 2210G | Professional and Technical Communication 3 | 3 |
| Major Requirements | ||
| BCIS 1160 | Windows | 3 |
| CIST 1409 | IT Essentials I: PC Hardware, Software, and Practical Applications | 3 |
| CIST 1411 | Introduction to Networks | 4 |
| or CIST 1121 | A+ Hardware and Operating Systems | |
| or CIST 1605 | Internet of Things | |
| CIST 1412 | Network Device Configuration | 4 |
| CIST 1680 | Linux Essentials | 3 |
| CIST 2311 | Database Concepts and Principles | 3 |
| CIST 2611 | Windows Hybrid Server Administration | 3 |
| CIST 2636 | CLOUD Computing | 3 |
| CIST 2811 | Foundations of Security | 3 |
| CIST 2812 | Fundamentals of Cybersecurity | 3 |
| CIST 2881 | Cybersecurity Fundamentals | 3 |
| CIST 2887 | Ethical Hacking | 3 |
| Choose 8 credits from the following: | ||
| From BCIS, CSCI, E T, MATH, CIST, OR AIML | 8 | |
| Total Credits | 63-64 | |
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Each course selected must be from a different area and students cannot take multiple courses in the same area.
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See the General Education section of the catalog for a full list of courses.
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Courses are identical to those offered at New Mexico State University Las Cruces (main) Campus.
(63-64 credits)
A Suggested Plan of Study
The contents of this roadmap may vary depending on initial student placement in mathematics and English. This is only a suggested plan of study for students, and is not intended as a contract. Individual student academic plans may vary. Please contact your academic advisor to create a plan that works for you. Course availability may vary from fall to spring semester and may be subject to modification or change.
NOTE: Degree requires a minimum of 60 credit hours and a cumulative GPA of 2.0.
NOTE: Students must earn a final grade of C- or better in all Major Requirements courses and achieve a cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.0. A grade of C- or better is required in ENGL 1110G Composition I and designated Mathematics courses.
Students must complete all University degree requirements, which include: General Education requirements and elective credits to total at least 60 credits. Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits, but may be needed in order to take the necessary English and Mathematics coursework.
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| Area I: Communications - English Composition Level 1 | 4 | |
| Composition I | ||
| Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences | 3 | |
| Introduction to Criminal Justice | ||
| CIST 1680 | Linux Essentials | 3 |
| CIST 2311 | Database Concepts and Principles | 3 |
| ELECTIVES | ||
| From BCIS, CSCI, CIST, E T, MATH OR AIML | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| General Education Elective - Area I: Communications - English Composition Level 2 | 3 | |
| Professional and Technical Communication | ||
| BCIS 1160 | Windows | 3 |
| CIST 1411 | Introduction to Networks | 4 |
| CIST 2636 | CLOUD Computing | 3 |
| ELECTIVES | ||
| From BCIS, CSCI, C S, CIST, E T, MATH OR AIML | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| Area II: Mathematics - Choose one from the following: | 3-4 | |
| College Algebra | ||
| Trigonometry & Pre-Calculus | ||
| Introduction to Statistics | ||
| Applications of Calculus I | ||
| Calculus and Analytic Geometry I | ||
| Calculus and Analytic Geometry II | ||
| Calculus and Analytic Geometry II Honors | ||
| CIST 1409 | IT Essentials I: PC Hardware, Software, and Practical Applications or A+ Hardware and Operating Systems or Internet of Things | 3 |
| CIST 1412 | Network Device Configuration | 4 |
| CIST 2611 | Windows Hybrid Server Administration | 3 |
| CIST 2811 | Foundations of Security | 3 |
| Credits | 16-17 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| Area III: Laboratory Sciences | 4 | |
| Modern Computing in Practice | ||
| CIST 2812 | Fundamentals of Cybersecurity | 3 |
| CIST 2881 | Cybersecurity Fundamentals | 3 |
| CIST 2887 | Ethical Hacking | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| From BCIS, CSCI, C S, E T, MATH OR AIML | 2 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 63-64 | |