Academic Program Proposal

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Proposal
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Proposal
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Awarded
Academic
Program
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Deadline
MHEC Final
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Decision
Date
Cecil College
Proposal
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)Cybersecurity 9/26/2018Approved10/24/2018
Cybersecurity Program Description
government, and academia to solve computer networking and security related challenges. The Cybersecurity program prepares students to enter the workforce or transfer to a four-year institution for continued study in computer cybersecurity.&nbsp; <br> <br>The changes to this program are designed to prepare students for the workforce as it has evolved. Graduates will be better prepared to do critical components of their jobs, having learned skills which are essential to cybersecurity practitioners. Employers and certification exams require the skills addressed in· the courses required in the new curriculum. The program has been designed to meet the requirements of the NSNDHS sponsored National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense for 2-Year Education (CAE2Y). <br>