Program Details

Associate of Applied Science Degree in Cybersecurity

Associate of Applied Science

Germanna Community College

This degree allows students to qualify for a career as cybersecurity technicians or analysts. Courses within this program will align with industry practice.

Program Overview & Guidance

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Program Guidance Element	What You Need to Know
Considerations for Selecting Degree	The Cybersecurity Associate of Applied Science Degree degree will prepare students for careers as Cybersecurity technicians or analysts by providing them with the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities identified in the National Initiative on Cybersecurity Education (NICE) Workforce Framework 2.0.
Considerations When Selecting Courses	Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, complete your first math and English courses in your first year Connect with an advisor at your community college and Germanna Community College within your first year via College Connect
Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses	Students in this program should enroll in SDV 100, ENG 111, ITE 152, ITP 100, BUS 236, and MTH 154 (or higher) their first semester.
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Related Programs & Certifications

Credential That Prepares You For This Program

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Certificate in Career Studies - Data Center Technician/IT Technician

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Credential That Prepares You For This Program

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Certificate in Career Studies - Cybersecurity and Network Foundations

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Credential That Prepares You For This Program

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Certificate in Career Studies - Cybersecurity

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Certifications You Can Now Complete

CompTIA A+

Program Credit Requirements

What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?

Transfer Guidance Element	What You Need to Know
Associate Transfer Degree Completion	Students who transfer with a completed Associate degree will be awarded SDV 100 and will have their transcript evaluated for other individual course transfer. Students who transfer with a completed Bachelor degree from a U.S. college or university will be awarded SDV 100, ENG 111 and ENG 112. The transcript will be evaluated for other individual course transfer.
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School	Students earning an associate degree while in high school are not eligible for guaranteed admission programs. All courses are evaluated and transferred as applicable to your degree.
Credit for Prior Learning	Yes; Germanna Credit for Prior Learning
Did You Know That...	Completing your Associate transfer degree post-high school satisfies all lower division general education requirements and increases the chance of completing your bachelor's degree? Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid at that college and have limited your future financial aid at: Germanna Community College

College Level Information

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Percent of Accepted Transfer Students

100

College Fit Guidance	What You Need to Know
Is This College Right For Me?	Germanna offers classes at seven commuter locations and online to 13,000 students annually with an average class size of 26 students.
Transfer Student Catalog Year	The catalog in effect at the time a student was formally admitted into a curriculum.
First Year Student Catalog Year	The catalog in effect at the time a student was formally admitted into a curriculum.
Applying for Guaranteed Admissions	Career and Transfer Center will assist students with GAA.

Where Can This Degree Transfer

This section displays VCCS degrees most closely related to this program and to which you may be able to most efficiently transfer your current course work. So, you can use this list to find a degree you can complete in your major. Please click the degree name to visit that program page.

If you are interested in transferring to a four-year degree view this degree on the Transfer Virginia site to explore degrees aligned with this program at Virginia's 4-year institutions.

Institution	Title	Degree	Award Name	Award Level	Delivery Mode
Laurel Ridge Community College	Associate of Applied Science Degree in Information Systems Technology	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	Hybrid
Laurel Ridge Community College	Associate of Applied Science Degree in Cybersecurity	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	Hybrid
Northern Virginia Community College	Cybersecurity, A.A.S.	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online
Tidewater Community College	Associate of Applied Science - Cyber Security	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person
Wytheville Community College	Associate of Applied Science Degree in Information Systems Technology	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid

Careers Where This Degree Applies

O*Net Code	Name	Description	Parent
15-1241.00	Computer Network Architects	Design and implement computer and information networks, such as local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), intranets, extranets, and other data communications networks. Perform network modeling, analysis, and planning, including analysis of capacity needs for network infrastructures. May also design network and computer security measures. May research and recommend network and data communications hardware and software.	Computer and Mathematical Occupations
15-1231.00	Computer Network Support Specialists	Analyze, test, troubleshoot, and evaluate existing network systems, such as local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), cloud networks, servers, and other data communications networks. Perform network maintenance to ensure networks operate correctly with minimal interruption.	Computer and Mathematical Occupations
11-3021.00	Computer and Information Systems Managers	Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as electronic data processing, information systems, systems analysis, and computer programming.	Management Occupations
15-1243.01	Data Warehousing Specialists	Design, model, or implement corporate data warehousing activities. Program and configure warehouses of database information and provide support to warehouse users.	Computer and Mathematical Occupations
15-1242.00	Database Administrators	Administer, test, and implement computer databases, applying knowledge of database management systems. Coordinate changes to computer databases. Identify, investigate, and resolve database performance issues, database capacity, and database scalability. May plan, coordinate, and implement security measures to safeguard computer databases.	Computer and Mathematical Occupations
15-1243.00	Database Architects	Design strategies for enterprise databases, data warehouse systems, and multidimensional networks. Set standards for database operations, programming, query processes, and security. Model, design, and construct large relational databases or data warehouses. Create and optimize data models for warehouse infrastructure and workflow. Integrate new systems with existing warehouse structure and refine system performance and functionality.	Computer and Mathematical Occupations
15-1212.00	Information Security Analysts	Plan, implement, upgrade, or monitor security measures for the protection of computer networks and information. Assess system vulnerabilities for security risks and propose and implement risk mitigation strategies. May ensure appropriate security controls are in place that will safeguard digital files and vital electronic infrastructure. May respond to computer security breaches and viruses.	Computer and Mathematical Occupations
15-1244.00	Network and Computer Systems Administrators	Install, configure, and maintain an organization's local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), data communications network, operating systems, and physical and virtual servers. Perform system monitoring and verify the integrity and availability of hardware, network, and server resources and systems. Review system and application logs and verify completion of scheduled jobs, including system backups. Analyze network and server resource consumption and control user access. Install and upgrade software and maintain software licenses. May assist in network modeling, analysis, planning, and coordination between network and data communications hardware and software.	Computer and Mathematical Occupations
15-1241.01	Telecommunications Engineering Specialists	Design or configure wired, wireless, and satellite communications systems for voice, video, and data services. Supervise installation, service, and maintenance.	Computer and Mathematical Occupations

Cost To Complete

This section provides you with a very high-level estimate of your costs and is purely intended as a guide. You should consult the institution via College Connect to get a more detailed estimate based on the totality of your circumstances. The selections below are based on information gathered from your Profile and the estimated costs are calculated based on the 62 credits remaining to be completed

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Estimated Cost for the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Cybersecurity at Germanna Community College These costs are based on an estimated 4 semesters or 2 years remaining to complete this degree (assuming a full-time load of 16 hours per semester)
Category		Cost	Basis	Cost (To You)	Estimated Benefits	Net Cost	Notes
Tuition		$175	Per Credit	$10,850	$0	$10,850	The In-state rate also applies to for active duty members, veterans and dependents stationed AND residing in Virginia. (165.95 tuition + 9.25 fees)

*Please note that the above estimated costs do not include all Federal, State or other financial aid, grants, scholarships, etc. for which you may qualify. All such aid could substantially reduce these costs.

Other Financial Aid to Pay for College:

You may be eligible for additional financial aid from Federal, State, and Local sources. Military education benefits are not considered in determining eligibility for federal financial aid. Everyone is therefore encouraged to apply for federal financial aid by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), because many will qualify for additional educational funds like Pell Grants, worth over $5,500/yr.