Computer Information Systems - Cybersecurity Option (CIS.CYS.AAS)

Program Outcomes

Program outcomes represent broad areas of knowledge and skills developed over the duration of the program through a wide range of courses and experiences. These learning outcomes represent what a student should be able to know, think, or do upon successful completion of their program at Oakland Community College.

  • Students will use critical thinking and technical skills to perform reconnaissance and scanning with operating system and hacking tools.
  • Students will use critical thinking and technical skills to protect and maintain the integrity of data files by examining basic techniques of encryption and decryption and their application to computer security.
  • Students will use critical thinking and technical skills to examine security and access control in Windows and Linux operating systems.

Program Plan 2025-2026

Full Time - Fall Start

**Students should meet with an OCC counselor before attempting this plan of study**

Year 1 - Fall

Courses    Credits
CIS 1200 Introduction to Database Systems 4
CIS 2111 System Analysis and Design (UML) 4
Gen Ed Social Science 3
PHI 1710 Introduction to Informal Logic 3
  TOTAL CREDITS  14

Year 1 - Winter

Courses   Credits
COM 1290 Interpersonal Communication 3
MAT 1150 Intermediate Algebra 4
PER 1300 Stress Management 2
  TOTAL CREDITS  9

MILESTONE: Make an appointment to meet with a Counselor to verify that you have selected this degree.

Year 2 - Fall

Courses   Credits
CIS 1300  Networking Concepts 4
CIS 1550 Introduction to Secure Programming 3
CIS 1600 Fundamentals of Cybersecurity 4
CIS 2535 Microsoft Windows Server Administration 3
  TOTAL CREDITS  14

Year 2 -Winter

Courses   Credits
CIS 1620 Introduction to Cryptography 4
CIS 2434 Introduction to Linux and Unix Administration 3
CIS 2838 System Security 4
ENG 1510 Composition I 3
  or ENG 1510E Composition I Enhanced 3
  or ENG 1510S Composition I with Support 6
  TOTAL CREDITS  14

MILESTONE: Make an appointment to meet with a Counselor to apply for this degree.

Year 2 -Summer

Courses   Credits
CIS 1610 Data Security 4
  or CIS 2131 Python Programming 4
CIS 1630 Security Policy, Legal, Ethics and Compliance 3
CIS 2845 Computer Forensics 4
  TOTAL CREDITS  11
                                                                                                                                                      TOTAL CREDITS  62