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Cybersecurity, A.S.

Program Overview

 

Cybersecurity, A.S. (CYSC-AS) 60 credits

Cybersecurity

The two-year Cybersecurity A.S. degree prepares students to detect, contain, and remedy IT threats. Students will learn to monitor networks and applications to identify cyber-attacks or intrusions, coordinate and report on cyber incident responses, analyze security log data, provide Incident Response (IR) support, and conduct threat and vulnerability analyses. The program emphasizes cybersecurity foundations, proactive threat intelligence, risk mitigation, and digital forensics techniques. Students will also gain knowledge of access control systems and legal and ethical issues and develop effective communication and soft skills. Upon completion, graduates will be exposed to competencies for industry certifications, including CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, Linux+, PenTest+, CySA+, and Cisco CyberOps Associate.

 

Meet with FGC Staff

Learn more about the College and this program by scheduling an appointment with an a program advisor. You can select in-person, phone or virtual meeting. We encourage you to visit campus if possible to see the beautiful landscape and feel the caring vibe from faculty and staff.

  • Contact a program advisor

Madison Morton
Coordinator, CTE Programs
 madison.morton@fgc.edu
 386-754-4219

Admission Requirements

Complete the FGC Application for Admission: Apply Now

  • Submit High School transcript(s) to Office of Enrollment Services
  • Submit College transcript(s) for any institutions previously attended

Testing Requirements

Students must demonstrate competence in reading, math, or language through placement examination or by passing the appropriate reading, math or language courses, if not exempt by state board of education rule 6A-10.0315.

ACT, SAT, and PERT test scores may be used for placement into college-level courses if the test was taken in the past two years. To access test prep materials and to schedule an exam, go to Test Center. The Test Center is located in Building 7 and may be contacted at test.center@fgc.edu or 386-754-7378.

If you started 9th grade in the 2003-2004 school year or later at a Florida public high school, and graduated from a Florida, public high school with a standard high school diploma, you may be exempt from Placement testing in accordance with Senate Bill 1720.  Advisors still recommend all students placement test prior to the first term of registration in order to determine where you should start in college-level courses in order to be successful. 

Location

Florida Gateway College Main Campus and Online. 

Hours

Classes are delivered primarily online with the exception of CTS 1134 and CIS 2352 being hybrid courses held on main campus. 

Costs

  • Resident Tuition and Fees: $6,199.20
  • Online fees: $600.00
  • Books: $1,058.74

        Total: $7,857.94

 

Cybersecurity, A.S.

60 credits

to earn certificate

4 semesters

at a full-time student status

6+ industry

certification competencies covered

Guided Pathway

Review the guided degree pathway where you will find a detailed plan for your courses and other requirements each semester that prepare you for graduation and your transfer goals.

Guided Pathway, Cybersecurity, A.S.

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What our graduates are doing now!

FGC cybersecurity graduates are initiating or advancing their careers as cybersecurity analysts, network security engineers, security consultants, incident response specialists, systems administrators, and security operations center (SOC) analysts.

STARTING SALARIES

Median salaries for graduates of this program are approximately $55,000.

 

 

  • Offered in the fall, spring, and summer semesters.
  • Prepares students for a contemporary high demand career.
  • Faculty have extensive professional experience and refereed publications in computer science and information systems.

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The Cost of Attendance (COA) is not a bill that you will receive from Florida Gateway College. It is an estimate of what it costs the typical student to attend Florida Gateway College for one academic year including tuition, books, course materials, living expenses, transportation, and miscellaneous personal expenses. Tuition and fees in the cost of attendance are calculated for credit hour programs, assuming enrollment in 12 credit hours in the Fall and Spring semesters. Actual tuition and fees may vary by program. For a better understanding of your chosen program’s tuition and fees, see program costs above.
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