Degree Map

A.A.S. in Cybersecurity

Catalog Year 2026-27

For students placing into MA-119 Placement

The number of credits you take each year will determine when you graduate. To graduate on time, you are strongly encouraged to enroll in at least 30 credits toward your degree during the calendar year, including fall and spring semesters and winter and summer sessions. This degree map is designed for students who place into MA-119.

Additional degree map for students who place into MA-440.

Additional degree map for students who place into other levels of mathematics. 

Semester 1

Class
Credit Hours

ENGL 101 - English Composition I

3

MA 114 - College Algebra and Trigonometry for Technical Students

4

OR

MA 119 and 121 - College Algebra and Elementary Trigonometry

4

ET 574 - Programming and Applications with Python

3

ET 704 - Netwoking Fundamentals I

4

Total credits for the term: 14

Milestone
In FYS, Research Baccalaureate Program, and Complete a Transfer Plan
Explore careers and academic majors using R.I.S.E. and FOCUS2 with support from the Career Center
Create a Handshake account
Join Cybersecurity Boot Camp
Join the IEEE/STEM Club
Draft a Basic Resume
Create a GitHub Account

Semester 2

Class
Credit Hours

ENGL 102 - English Composition II

3

MA 440 - Pre-Calculus Mathematics

4

ET 705 - Netwoking Fundamentals II

4

ET 725 - Computer Network Security

3

Total credits for the term: 14

Milestone
Find an Internship / Consider Applying for CUNY Spring Forward Internship program
Attend Tranfer Events
Look for Apprenticeship Opportunities
Attend Professional Development Events and Workshops
Draft a Basic Cover Letter
Get CompTIA Security+ Plus Certification
ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity CC
Google Cybersecurity Certification
Create a LinkedIn Account
AWS Security Training

Semester 3

Class
Credit Hours

ET 506 - Linux Operating System

3

ET 581 - Object-Oriented Programming in Java

3

ET 726 - Advanced Networking

3

ET 754 - Security Polices and Procedures

3

One course from Required Core 1C

3 - 4

Required Core 1C Science Laboratory Course

0 - 1

Total credits for the term: 16

Milestone
Start Your Internship Search
Finalize transfer plans & apply (some tech jobs require or prefer bachelor’s degrees)
Participate in research presentations & hackathons
Build electronic portfolio of projects (GitHub)
Find a Mentor to Check-in With Periodically
Update your LinkedIn and resume with your certifications, projects, and skills

Semester 4

Class
Credit Hours

ET 756 - Database Administration

3

ET 760 - Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing

3

Major Elective Course

4

One History or Social Science course from Flexible Core 2A , 2B , 2D , or 2E

3

One humanities course from Flexible Core 2A , 2B , 2C , or 2D

3

Note: SP-211 recommended

Total credits for the term: 16

Milestone
Update resume, cover letter & LinkedIn profile
Attend career fairs, hiring events, & job sites
Continue to update online portfolio and resume with applicable projects
Connect with professional network for job leads and mentors
Accept Your Offer to Enroll in a Baccalaureate Program (AA/AS only)
Complete Graduation survey in CUNYfirst checklist
Apply for full-time positions or advanced interships in cybersecurity through Handshake, Linkedln, and CUNY programs as you approach graduation.

Total required credits for the degree: 60

All students must complete two (2) WI designated classes to fulfill degree requirements.