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Information Assurance and Cybersecurity (AAS.IAC)

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Dive into cybersecurity with our Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense! From A+ to Ethical Hacking, our program covers Network+, Security+, CySA+, PenTest+, Computer Forensics, and Network Administration (Linux & Windows) — all built around real-world hacking environments, live systems, and highly customized labs. Learn how hackers attack and how to stop them.

Join the award-winning cybersecurity club, where students compete and win. Our students consistently rank among the top teams in national competitions like the National Cyber League, demonstrating their network security, cryptography, forensics, and ethical hacking skills.

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College Catalog

Want more information about the courses you’ll need to complete this degree and what you will achieve with it? 
 

Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity Community

Center for Academic Excellence-Cyber Defence (CAE-CD)

We meet the National Security Agency's requirements to be an Academic Excellence-Cyber Defense Program of Study.

Accreditation of RCBC's AAS.IAC

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RCBC secDef Club

Get ready to talk about cyber threats, become more efficient with Linux, learn to program in languages like python and javascript, pentest and defend networks, and participate in cyber war games.

Graduation Requirement

Students must complete a minimum of 12 semester hours of management and/or technical coursework at Rowan College in Burlington County.


 

Program Fall Enrollments
 2018FAR 2019FAR 2020FAR 2021FAR 2022FAR 2023FAR
Computer Science (CSE) 296 262 223 209 258 246
Computer Information Systems  (INF) 59 39 58 52 53 67
Cybersecurity (IAC) 109 124 99 98 110 134
Electrical Engineering Technology  (EET) 46 51 45 11 2
Electrical Engineering Technology  (ELT) 44 41 39
       

*The graduation rates are based on a 3-year completion time frame.

*For all RCBC students, the average amount of credits to degree is 75.3.

*For all RCBC full-time students, the average time to degree is 2.3 years.

*For all RCBC part-time students, the average time to degree is 5 years.

Career Placement Information



 

 

DegreeWorkforceContinuing EducationMilitaryOther
Computer Information Systems44%33%11%12%
Cybersecurity11%66%0%23%
Computer Science 11%88%0%1%
Electrical Engineering Technology50%   

*Continuing education indicates students who transfer to a 4-year institution.


 


AVERAGE TERM GPA
Program2017FAR2018FAR2019FAR2020FAR2021FAR2022FAR
Electrical Engineering Technology 2.832.442.362.562.462.78
Cybersecurity 2.982.892.572.812.832.74
Computer Science2.862.732.702.782.732.66
Computer Information Systems2.522.392.842.852.842.54

Employer Information by Degree

Computer Information Systems

  • TridentCare
  • Cooper University Health Care
  • Radwell International, Inc.
  • Naval Supply Systems Command Weapon Systems Support

Computer Science

  • Capital Services

Electrical Engineering Technology

  • Lockheed Martin

RCBC Financial Aid Data

At RCBC as a Whole Institution:

  • $20,294,000 in Federal Programs
  • $3,469,212 in State Programs
  • $817,000 in Institutional Programs
  • Average Owed by Students after Financial Aid: $2,385.95

Students in the Computer Science, Computer Information System, and Cybersecurity Students and Electrical Engineering Majors on Average Per Year:

  • Total Loans Borrowed: $48,102.00
  • Total Amount Owed After Loans: $306,067.04
  • Total Pell Awarded: $381,604.64
  • Total CCOG Awarded: $57,204.00
  • Other Aid Awarded: $139, 983.70

Other Scholarships and Grants Available: Academic Excellence Scholarship, Foundation Scholarship, Foundation Scholarship, Military Education Benefits, National Guard Waiver, NJ Best Grant, EOF scholarship, NJ CCOG Grant, NJ CCOG Grant, NJ Stars, NJ TAG Grant, and Other/Outside Scholarship

Tuition Information:

RCBC students taking the Cybersecurity Program who are in good standing can obtain a passing grade if they currently hold an active certification or pass the certification while enrolled in the class.  The following courses and the equivalent certifications is below.



 

Course NumberCourse TitleEquivalent Certification# of Credits
CIS 138Introduction To Operating SystemCompTIA A+ 220-1002 4
CIS 150Network FundamentalsCompTIA Network+4
CIS 200Fundamentals of Network SecurityCompTIA Security+4
CIS 208Introduction to CybersecurityCompTIA CySA+3
CIS 215Penetrating Penetration Fund

CompTIA PenTest+

GIAC Penetration Tester

CREST

CPTC

CPTE

3
CIS 218Ethical Hacking Fundamentals

CEH(Certified Ethical Hacking)

Foundstone Ultimate Hacking

3

If you are not a current student at RCBC and is planning to attend RCBC and hold active certifications in any of the areas listed above you will be awarded the appropriate credits with a maximum number of 8 credits. 


 

RCBC Computer Science Advisory Board 

Understanding the need to meet community and industry expectations for our graduates and recognizing the value of diverse perspectives, »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ values the role Program Advisory Boards play in the creation and continual improvement of RCBC’s programs and services. Program Advisory Boards are filled with volunteer employer groups, community organizations, professional associations, students and alumni, and related educational institutions. These groups work collaboratively with the college to encourage innovative approaches to learning in both traditional and nontraditional settings and to ensure that timely and responsive review and assessment keeps RCBC’s programs of study and services relevant and current. These boards serve a critical role in linking the college’s strategic objectives and activities with the interests of external constituents and industry groups.

 

Rich TemplerDeborah Heart & Lung Center
Tony WittockCyber Security Consulting Ops
William GreenRCBC/TNT Rental
Shreeya KamalRCBC Student
Stephanie ParrinoRowan University
Stephen SpadaroRCBC Student
Alassane TogolaRCBC Alumni
Wayne HinnantHinnant SolutionsN/A
Tavon-Peterson EvansRowan University 
Dean ColombanOccupational Training Center
Terry RossiPics ITech
Ben UzochukwuVirginia State

 


 

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