Cybersecurity, A.S.

Associate in Science
HEGIS #5199
Chairperson: Dr. Ann B. Geisendorfer
Amstuz Science Hall, Suite 300, (518) 629-7342

Through a multidisciplinary approach, this program will provide students with a focus on cyberspace security and analysis of digital devices used within crime, as well as methods used and responsibilities necessary for government and private cybersecurity systems. This program is designed for students wishing to transfer to a bachelor’s level Cybersecurity or similar program.

All Criminal Justice courses must have been taken within seven years and all Computer Information Systems courses must have been taken within five years in order to be applicable toward this degree program. CISS 100, CISS 120, CISS 125 and CRJS 245 must be taken at Hudson Valley.

Program Entrance Requirements

Courses	Entry Term	Special Notes	H.S. Average
Algebra and geometry or 2 units of equivalent academic math (80 or above in each course)	Fall only	A 3.0 GPA is required for transfer students and major changes.	85 or above

Total Credits Required: 61

Major Requirements*

*or specific course equivalents as approved by department chairperson.
**Required of first time, full-time students.

FORM 109 College Forum Credits: (1) **
ACTG 110 Financial Accounting Credits: 4
CISS 100 Introduction to Computing and Information Sciences Credits: 4
CISS 110 Programming and Logic I Credits: 4
CISS 120 Networking I- Intro to Data Communication Credits: 3
CISS 125 Computer and Information Security Credits: 3
CRJS 101 Introduction to Criminal Justice Credits: 3
CRJS 244 Digital Forensics Credits: 3
CRJS 245 Forensic Science I Credits: 3
ENGL 101 English Composition I Credits: 3
ENGL 104 English Composition II: Writing About Literature Credits: 3
MATH 135 Elementary Statistics Credits: 4
PSYC 100 General Psychology Credits: 3
SOCL 100 Sociology Credits: 3
(1) Liberal Arts/General Education Arts Elective Credits: 3
(2) Liberal Arts/General Education American History Elective Credits: 3
(3) Liberal Arts/General Education Electives Credits: 9
(4) Restricted Elective Credits: 3

(1) Liberal Arts/General Education Arts Elective Credits: 3

Course must be designated as both “SUNY General Education Arts” and “HVCC Liberal Arts and Sciences Humanities” course.

(2) Liberal Arts/General Education American History Elective Credits: 3

Course must be designated as both “SUNY General Education American History” and “HVCC Liberal Arts and Sciences Social Science” course.

(3) Liberal Arts/General Education Electives Credits: 9

Courses must be designated as a both “SUNY General Education” and “HVCC Liberal Arts and Sciences” courses.

(4) Restricted Elective Credits: 3

CISS 111 Programming and Logic II – Data Structures Credits: 4
CISS 218 Introduction to Big Data and Analytics Credits: 3
CRJS 150 Principles of Criminal Investigation I Credits: 3
or any ACTG, BADM, BIOL, CHEM, CISS, CRJS, ENGR, MATH or PHYS course as advised and approved by department chair.

Total Credits Required: 61

Suggested Course Sequence for Full-Time Study

First Term

FORM 109 College Forum Credits: (1)
CISS 100 Introduction to Computing and Information Sciences Credits: 4
CRJS 101 Introduction to Criminal Justice Credits: 3
ENGL 101 English Composition I Credits: 3
PSYC 100 General Psychology Credits: 3

Term Total: 13

Second Term

CISS 110 Programming and Logic I Credits: 4
ENGL 104 English Composition II: Writing About Literature Credits: 3
Liberal Arts/General Education Arts Elective Credits: 3
Liberal Arts/General Education American History Elective Credits: 3
Restricted Elective Credits: 3

Term Total: 16

Third Term

CISS 120 Networking I- Intro to Data Communication Credits: 3
CRJS 244 Digital Forensics Credits: 3
MATH 135 Elementary Statistics Credits: 4
SOCL 100 Sociology Credits: 3
Liberal Arts/General Education Elective Credits: 3

Term Total: 16

Fourth Term

ACTG 110 Financial Accounting Credits: 4
CISS 125 Computer and Information Security Credits: 3
CRJS 245 Forensic Science I Credits: 3
Liberal Arts/General Education Elective Credits: 3
Liberal Arts/General Education Elective Credits: 3