{"id":8135,"date":"2023-05-05T18:01:03","date_gmt":"2023-05-05T23:01:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/cs\/?page_id=8135"},"modified":"2026-01-09T14:17:34","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T20:17:34","slug":"bas-cybersecurity","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/cs\/bas-cybersecurity\/","title":{"rendered":"BAS &#8211; Cybersecurity"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; min_height=&#8221;576.2px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||-1px|||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; min_height=&#8221;456.2px&#8221; height=&#8221;500px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;|auto|-29px|auto||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/cs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/189\/2023\/05\/cybersecurity.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;cybersecurity&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; height=&#8221;450px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||119px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1>Bachelor of Applied Science in Cybersecurity<\/h1>\n<p>The BAS in Cybersecurity expands on ACC\u2019s<a href=\"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/cs\/computer-information-technology\/cybersecurity\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00a0Cybersecurity Specialization Associate Degree<\/a>. Students in the BAS program receive cybersecurity training that employers are looking for to safeguard company networks and data. Coursework includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li>Network infrastructure hardware and software<\/li>\n<li>Programming<\/li>\n<li>AI in cybersecurity<\/li>\n<li>Cloud security<\/li>\n<li>Penetration testing and security troubleshooting<\/li>\n<li>Security planning and policy<\/li>\n<li>Legal and ethical implications of cyber incidents<\/li>\n<li>Capstone project: secure system design<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; min_height=&#8221;438.7px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-25px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|300px||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; height=&#8221;100px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-75px|-586px|||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Questions about the BAS &#8211; Cybersecurity degree?<\/h2>\n<h2>Contact our BAS Coordinator:<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;|16px||||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|3px|0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4>La Tasha Roberts &#8211; BAS Cybersecurity Coordinator<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080\"><strong><a href=\"mailto:lrobert2@austincc.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: #000080\">lrobert2@austincc.edu<\/a><a href=\"mailto:lrobert2@austincc.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0 <b>Preferred<\/b> Method of Contact<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h6><strong><span style=\"color: #000080\">512-223-7527<\/span><\/strong><strong><span style=\"color: #000080\"><\/span><\/strong><\/h6>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000080\"><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=&#8221;https:\/\/calendly.com\/advising_lroberts&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text=&#8221;Schedule an Appointment&#8221; button_alignment=&#8221;left&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;|16px||||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000080\"><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000080\">For more information, please visit the<\/span> <\/strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.austincc.edu\/academic-and-career-programs\/areas-of-study\/computer-science-and-information-technology\/bachelor-applied-science-cybersecurity\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: #ff0000\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong>ACC website<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#a9dcfc&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000080\">Bachelor of Applied Science in Cybersecurity Degree Plan<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Bachelor of Applied Science program will prepare students for a successful career in the field of Cybersecurity including coursework balanced between theoretical and technical competencies associated with the CIT profession to prepare students for a highly competitive field.<\/p>\n<p>Students will study cybersecurity concepts as they pertain to evolving threat landscape. The program includes components of writing, computational thinking, and practical experience in the use of threat detection, prevention tools, and response.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.austincc.edu\/academic-planning\/core-curriculum-general-education\/core-curriculum-course-list\/\"><strong>General Core, <\/strong>42-45 hours<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Foundational IT Core, <\/strong>45-46\u00a0hours<\/li>\n<li><strong>IT Upper Division Courses, <\/strong>33 hours<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000080\">Award Plan &amp; Program Map<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Award plans provide a quick way to review the courses in your chosen degree while program maps offer a more detailed, guided pathway, to earn your certificate or degree. 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_builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #ff9900\">Apply to the Bachelor of Applied Science in Cybersecurity Program<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;13px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #fda317\">Spring and Fall 2026 Admissions Cycle:<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" dir=\"ltr\" border=\"1\" data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-baot=\"1\" width=\"486\" style=\"height: 218px\">\n<colgroup>\n<col width=\"201\" \/>\n<col width=\"282\" \/>\n<col width=\"148\" \/>\n<col width=\"234\" \/><\/colgroup>\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 48px\">\n<td style=\"width: 122.281px;height: 48px\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff\">Application Semester<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 124.969px;height: 48px\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff\">Deadline<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 103.438px;height: 48px\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff\">Decision Sent<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 132.656px;height: 48px\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff\">Starting Semester<\/span><br \/><span style=\"color: #ffffff\">(if admitted)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 48px\">\n<td style=\"width: 122.281px;height: 48px\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff\">Spring 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 124.969px;height: 48px\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff\">March 4, 2026, at 5:00 PM CST<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 103.438px;height: 48px\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff\">March 9, 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 132.656px;height: 48px\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff\">Summer\/Fall 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 48px\">\n<td style=\"width: 122.281px;height: 48px\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff\">Fall 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 124.969px;height: 48px\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff\">September 30, 2026, at 5:00 PM CST<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 103.438px;height: 48px\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff\">October 5, 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 132.656px;height: 48px\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff\">Spring 2027<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000\"><em><strong>Please note that all BAS application dates and deadlines listed above are subject to change. Applicants are encouraged to check the program website regularly for the most up-to-date information.<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; link_option_url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #ff9900\">Application process:<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff\">1.\u00a0 Learn about the program by:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff\">Review <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;color: #fda317\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/presentation\/d\/1z6HfMmZWLTxCOlOPR-Ni6V2aDVsypPb5\/edit?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=107082285274271527150&amp;rtpof=true&amp;sd=true\" style=\"color: #fda317;text-decoration: underline\">Info Slides<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff\">2. If you haven&#8217;t done so, meet with your advisor or BAS Coordinator to get 1-on-1 assistance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;color: #ffffff\">3. <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 16px;color: #ffffff\">Complete the<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 16px;color: #ff0505\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/app.smartsheet.com\/b\/form\/019b96fb872e77fb965afa7091b20e5b\" style=\"color: #ff0505\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Smartsheet form<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 16px;color: #ffffff\"> and attach your Letter of Interest to the form. The Letter of Interest should be 2 to 3 paragraphs long and include the reason you want to apply to the BAS and address any issues you may have of meeting the requirements.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff\">4. <\/span><span style=\"color: #ffffff;font-size: 16px\">\u00a0Application Deadline is March 4th.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff\">5. Notification emails sent to students by March 9th<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff\">6. Sign and return the acceptance letter no later than March 30th<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff\">7. Register for classes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<p>Below are the answers to commonly asked questions<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Do I need an Associate degree to apply for the BAS program?&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#083D77&#8243; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#FDA317&#8243; closed_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#083D77&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#083D77&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff\">In most cases, yes, you need either an Associate degree in cybersecurity, or 60 credit hours of related undergraduate courses, from an accredited institution.<\/span><span style=\"color: #ffffff\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff\">If you have a non-CSIT degree, it is likely only courses that will transfer into a CSIT degree are <a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.austincc.edu\/academic-planning\/core-curriculum-general-education\/core-curriculum-course-list\/\">core curriculum<\/a> courses.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; 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Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.austincc.edu\/students\/scholarships%20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Link to ACC's Scholarship webpage\">ACC&#8217;s Scholarship page<\/a> for more information. You can check with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.capitalidea.org\/careerups\/\">Capital Idea<\/a> to see if they have any funding available.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Is the tuition rate for the BAS degree more than other ACC credit courses?&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#083D77&#8243; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#FDA317&#8243; closed_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#083D77&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#083D77&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>No, the tution rate is the same as all ACC credit programs. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.austincc.edu\/students\/tuition-and-payments\/tuition-table\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Link to ACC tuition table\">ACC tuition table<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;How can I find more about financial aid?&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#083D77&#8243; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#FDA317&#8243; closed_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#083D77&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#083D77&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.austincc.edu\/students\/financial-aid\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Link to ACC's Financial Aid webpage\">ACC Financial Aid webpage<\/a>\u00a0for information about available financial aid.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_button button_url=&#8221;https:\/\/calendly.com\/advising_lroberts&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text=&#8221;Schedule an Appointment&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bachelor of Applied Science in Cybersecurity The BAS in Cybersecurity expands on ACC\u2019s\u00a0Cybersecurity Specialization Associate Degree. 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