AAS in Cyber Defense to BS in Cybersecurity
Transferring from Hennepin Technical College (HTC)
Transfer Process
All transfer students following the AAS in CyberDefense to Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity Transfer Agreement must follow the admission process to be admitted to St. Cloud State University. Students must complete the entire sending program and meet graduation requirements at both institutions.
Courses listed below are listed on individual Transfer Agreements, additional courses will transfer according to currently determined transfer equivalencies.
This agreement is effective from 1/1/2023 through 12/31/2028.
Course Breakdown
Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MNTC) Courses Completed for HTC AAS in CyberDefense |
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| HTC Course | Credits | SCSU Equivalent/Substitution | Credits |
| Goal 1: COMM 1260 Small Group Communication | 3 | CMST 340 Teams, Innovation, and Communication | 3 |
| Goal 1: ENGEL 1070 Technical Writing | 3 | MnTC Elective | 3 |
| Goal 3, 4 or 5: General Education Elective | 3 | MnTC Elective | 3 |
| Goal Area: General Education Elective | 6 | MnTC Elective | 6 |
| HTC Credits | 15 | MNTC/General Education Total | 15 |
Major, Emphasis or Elective Course Completed for SCTCC AAS in Computer Programming
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| HTC Course | Credits | SCSU Equivalent/Substitution | Credits |
| ITEC 1421 Network Admin 2 AND itec 1431 Network Admin 3 | 8 | CYB 301 Computer Networks AND CYB 461 Network Administration | 6 |
| ITEC 1110 Windows Admin 1 AND itec 1122 Linux Admin 1 | 7 | CYB 270 Operating Systems of Microcomputers AND CYB 462 Systems Administration | 6 |
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ITEC 1505 Fundamentals of Programming |
4 | CYB 267 Introduction to Programming AND CYB 268 Introduction to Programming Lab | 4 |
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ITEC 2505 Cybersecurity Essentials AND ITEC 2511 Software Security and Cryptography |
5 | CYB 422 Security Principles and Laws | 4 |
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ITEC 2515 Firewall Essentials AND ITEC 2242 CCNS Security |
4 |
CYB 428 Defensive Security and Firewalls |
3 |
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ITEC 2536 Ethical Hacking |
3 |
CYB 428 Ethical Hacking |
3 |
| ITEC 1431 Network Admin 1 ITEC 2122 Linux Admin 2 ITEC 2415 IT Security Management and Compliance ITEC 1005 Computer Security Awareness |
14 | Electives | 12 |
| Major, Emphasis and Elective Total | 45 | Total College Credits Applied | 53 |
St. Cloud State Requirements
Remaining Courses to be complete at SCSU (69-73 credits)
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| SCSU Course | Credits |
| Liberal Education Program | |
| Remaining LEP | 25 |
| Major Courses | |
| MATH 115 Precalculus* | 5 |
| MATH 271 Discrete Mathematics | 3 |
| STAT 239 Statistical Methods I for Natural Sciences | 3 |
| CSCI 201 Computer Science 1 | 4 |
| CSCI 220 Computer Architecture | 4 |
| CSCI 332 Computing Ethics | 3 |
| SE 211 Introduction to Database Systems | 3 |
| SE 480 Software Project Management | 3 |
| ENGLS 332 Writing for the Professions | 4 |
| CYB 338 Applied Cryptography | 4 |
| CYB 460 Advanced Scripting for Unix and Windows | 3 |
| CYB 490 Senior Capstone | 3 |
| IS 381 Introduction to Computer Forensics | 3 |
| Technical Electives | 12 |
Note: If student does not transfer Pre-Calculus, they must complete MATH 115 or the qualification exam.
Be Advised
To be admitted to the BS in Cybersecurity major all students will have to complete the remaining requirements at SCSU:
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Work with your advisor as well as SCSU Transfer Admissions to ensure requirements for each institution's program are being met. Refer to www.transferology.com for up-to-date information on course equivalencies.
The college and university shall work with students to resolve the transfer of courses should changes to either program occur while the agreement is in effect.
Ready to take the next step?
Our Transfer Admissions team specializes in providing a full-service, student-centered approach. No matter where you are starting from, they will be able to get you where you want to be.
Phone: 1-877-654-7278
Email: scsu4u@stcloudstate.edu