Credential(s) Offered
Associate's degree
Method of Delivery
In Person
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
FY: 2025-2026
Program Website: https://cochise.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/2025-2026-catalog/areas-of-study/computer-technology/cybersecurity-associate-of-applied-science-major-code-cyb/
Synopsis: The Cybersecurity Associate of Applied Science degree will equip students with knowledge, skills, and abilities to succeed in further academic endeavors or direct employment in the field of cybersecurity. Major areas of study include security fundamentals, operating systems, scripting, digital forensics, cyber operations, cloud computing, and network defense. The courses in this degree provide students a hands-on approach to develop and implement appropriate cybersecurity skills and abilities.
Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this program will be able to do the following:
- Describe cybersecurity and the application of the Confidentiality Integrity and Availability (CIA) model in cyber defense.
- Characterize and document how a systems compromise occurred through an analytical process.
- Securely configure network devices, servers, and workstations and through validation test the effectiveness of the applied controls.
- Analyze network operations, conduct network and host penetration tests, and implement passive countermeasures.
- Identify the basic components of a layered structure for host, network, and organizational defense.
- Differentiate and implement modern automation tools and techniques as they apply to cybersecurity.
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
72
Hours
61
Entrance Requirements
None
School
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Curriculum Competency Based
Yes
Training Location(s)
Sierra Vista
Local WIB
1 - ARIZONA@WORK - Southeastern Arizona
Type of Attainment:
Associate Degree;
Name of Credential
Cybersecurity AAS degree
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
Contact the Cochise College Financial Aid Dept at https://www.cochise.edu/paying-for-college/financial-aid/index.html
Refund Policy
https://www.cochise.edu/paying-for-college/refunds.html
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
Yes - HLC of North Central Assoc
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
No
Cost Items
Books (Estimated)
$292.00 MAT 142: $92.00 LIB ARTS: $200.00 (estimate for 2 classes) Total Books: $292.00
In-State Tuition
$5,856.00
Other Fees
$580.00 LAB Fees: CYB 101: $50.00 CYB 102: $50.00 CYB 103: $50.00 CYB 110: $50.00 CYB 125: $50.00 CYB 201: $50.00 CYB 210: $50.00 CYB 220: $50.00 CYB 260: $50.00 CYB 275: $50.00 CYB 290: $50.00 Total Lab Fees: $550.00 CIS 120 access to Microsoft Suite: $30.00 Total Other Fees: $580.00 Please be advised if you are enrolled in a CIS/CYB course, students will need a computer with a camera, a microphone, and internet access. Retail price of $0 up to $900.
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$15,738.00
Total In-State Program Cost
$6,728.00
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$16,610.00
