Laurus College

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Associate of Science in Cyber Security

Offered at Laurus College
DegreeUndergraduate
FieldCybersecurity

Cost & earnings at Laurus College What students borrow here, and what they go on to earn

You borrow $32,416 median federal debt
You repay $369/mo over 10 years
Graduates earn $30,896 10 yrs after entry
Debt clears in — yrs of the salary premium
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A two-year, 100 quarter-credit online Associate of Science that combines security theory with lab-based practice to prepare students to defend networks, systems and data. Suited to learners seeking hands-on technical training in network defense, incident response and ethical hacking, and to those aiming for entry-level cybersecurity and IT security roles.

What you'll study

The program comprises 30 credits of general education and 70 credits of program core courses. General education includes college orientation, introductory algebra, physical science, introduction to psychology, English composition, and world history.

  • Program core (selected courses):
  • CSC110 Technology Fundamentals — digital technology, Microsoft 365, Windows and macOS basics, web browsers and productivity apps.
  • CYBR200 Python Programming Fundamentals — Python basics, control structures, lists/strings, functions, file I/O and introductory object-oriented concepts.
  • CYBR210 Digital Forensics and Investigations — methodologies and tools for preserving and analyzing digital evidence to support investigations.
  • CYBR240 Fundamentals of Network Security — network threats, vulnerabilities, secure network design, malware types, communication protocols and wireless security; aligns with CompTIA Security+ objectives.
  • CYBR245 Network Defense and Security Operations — host and application hardening, authentication and access controls, encryption, monitoring, incident response and forensics; aligns with CompTIA Security+ objectives.
  • CYBR250 Incident Response and Disaster Recovery — incident management, forensic procedures, business continuity and disaster recovery planning, and legal/regulatory considerations.
  • CYBR260 Offensive Security and Ethical Hacking — ethical penetration testing, reconnaissance, vulnerability analysis and remediation planning.
  • ITS100 Hardware Technology Fundamentals — fundamentals of PC hardware, components, and Windows installation/configuration.

Entry requirements

The course catalog governs specific prerequisites listed for individual classes (several CYBR courses list ITS110, ITS150 or ITS250 as prerequisites). The published summary does not state institutional admission criteria; applicants should consult Laurus College admissions for formal entry requirements and prerequisite verification.

Career prospects

Graduates commonly move into entry-level cybersecurity and IT security positions. Roles cited by the college include Information Security Specialist, IT Security Analyst, Network Security Analyst, Security Analyst, Systems Analyst, Intelligence Analyst and Business Continuity Analyst.

Scholarships & funding angle

The source text does not specify scholarships or tuition details. Prospective students should investigate federal student aid, institutional scholarships, employer tuition assistance, and other funding sources through Laurus College admissions and financial aid offices to understand eligibility and application steps.

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