Cybersecurity (A.S.)

Study cybersecurity at JCC

Cybersecurity has become a major concern for organizations and individuals who utilize computers. With the Cybersecurity degree from Jamestown Community College, you can transfer to a four-year institution and major in cybersecurity or computer science. Career opportunities include corporations or law enforcement agencies investigating cyber crimes, conducting risk and vulnerability assessments, and implementing cybersecurity policies and procedures.

In JCC’s program, you’ll study tools, policies, and procedures for computers, computer networks, and system vulnerabilities, as well as methods for addressing cyber threats. You’ll also be prepared to complete industry certification in computer hardware and system software, networking, and security.

2023 median pay for information security analysts: $120,360/year according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Where to study at JCC

Cybersecurity skills

After you complete the program, you will be able to:

  • Identify security risks and threats to computers and computer networks.
  • Specify and implement appropriate hardware and software safeguards.
  • Demonstrate the ability to troubleshoot basic hardware and software problems.
  • Design a basic LAN and WAN, given specific parameters and constraints.

Semester 1

Course
Credits
Requirements Met

CSC 2510: Introduction to Networks

3
JCC
  • Applied Learning

CSC 1570: Programming Concepts & Applications

3

ENG 1510: English Composition I

3
SUNY
  • Humanities
JCC
  • College Composition

MAT 1590: College Algebra/Trigonometry (or higher)

4
SUNY
  • Math
JCC
  • Mathematical Reasoning

INT 1555: Inquire

2
JCC
  • Critical and Integrative Reasoning
  • Engage with the Learning Center for academic assistance.

Semester 2

Course
Credits
Requirements Met

CSC 1520: Introduction to Cybersecurity

3

CSC 1580: Computer Hardware & System Software

3

CSC 1590: Computer Programming

4

ENG 1530: English Composition II

3
SUNY
  • Written & Oral Communication
JCC
  • College Composition
  • Oral Communication

Social Sciences Elective

Recommended:

SOC 1510: Intro to Sociology

3
SUNY
  • Diversity
  • Social Sciences
JCC
  • Cultural Understanding
  • Diversity: Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice
  • Global Perspectives
  • Scientific Reasoning: Social Sciences
  • CSC 1590 is offered only in the spring.
  • Explore job shadowing opportunities.

Semester 3

Course
Credits
Requirements Met

CSC 1600: Data Structures

4

CSC 2660: Database Management

4

Natural Sciences Elective

Choose a course from SUNY Gen Ed – Natural Sciences category

3
SUNY
  • Natural Sciences
JCC
  • Scientific Reasoning: Natural Sciences

Choose a math course numbered higher than MAT 1590

3
SUNY
  • Math
JCC
  • Mathematical Reasoning
  • CSC 1600 and CSC 2660 are offered only in the fall.
  • Talk with advisor to see if lab course is needed.
  • Explore internship possibilities.
  • Work with your advisor to determine the MAT courses required at your transfer school.
  • MAT 1670 and MAT 1710 are required for computer science transfer at SUNY schools. MAT 1720 may also be required at some transfer institutions.

Semester 4

Course
Credits
Requirements Met

CSC 2480: Advanced Networking & Security

3

CSC 2670: Computer Organization

4
SUNY
  • Math

Elective

Recommended:

ANT 1520: Introduction to Anthropology

3
SUNY
  • Diversity
  • Social Sciences
JCC
  • Cultural Understanding
  • Diversity: Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice
  • Global Perspectives

Elective

Choose a SUNY Gen Ed category not yet completed

3
SUNY
  • Arts
  • Diversity
  • Humanities
  • Math
  • Natural Sciences
  • Social Sciences
  • U.S. History and Civic Engagement
  • World History and Global Awareness
  • World Languages
  • Written & Oral Communication

Elective

Choose a SUNY Gen Ed category not yet completed if needed

2
SUNY
  • Arts
  • Diversity
  • Humanities
  • Math
  • Natural Sciences
  • Social Sciences
  • U.S. History and Civic Engagement
  • World History and Global Awareness
  • World Languages
  • Written & Oral Communication
  •  Apply for graduation.