Technology Pathway

ACC's Cybersecurity program prepares individuals to assess the security needs of computer and network systems, recommend safeguard solutions, and manage the implementation and maintenance of security devices, systems, and procedures. Through ACC's partnership with CSU-Pueblo, you can earn both your A.A.S. in Cybersecurity or Secure Software Development, as well as, your B.S. in Computer Information Systems at the Sturm Collaboration Campus.  As an ACC Cybersecurity student, you are eligible to begin CSU-Pueblo courses as early as your second semester.

A secure software developer develops security software and integrates security into applications software during the course of design and development.

Degrees offered at the ACC Sturm Collaboration Campus that align with these careers:

  • A.S. Computer Science Transfer Degree
  • A.A.S. Cybersecurity
  • A.A.S. Secure Software Development
  • Bachelor's Degree Computer Information Systems (Cybersecurity Emphasis), CSU-Pueblo
  • Bachelor's Degree Computer Information Systems (Software Development Emphasis), CSU-Pueblo

Do you like…

  • Solving complex and logical problems
  • Reading technical materials to find solutions
  • Working with your hands

Do you want to be a(n)…

  • Network Administrator
  • Computer Programmer
  • Computer Network Architect
  • Computer Information Systems Manager
  • Computer Network Support Specialist
  • Information Security Analyst
  • Computer Systems Analyst
  • Software Developer, Systems Software
  • Software Quality Assurance Engineer/Tester

Castle View - AAS Computer Information Systems - Business Emphasis 

Castle View - AAS Computer Network Technology-General Networking

Castle View - AAS Computer Network Technology Systems Administration Emphasis

Castle View - AAS Computer Network Technology Network Security Emphasis

Castle View - AAS Cybersecurity

Castle View - AAS Secure Software Development 

Castle View - Certificate in Computer Information Systems

Castle View - Certificate in Computer Network Technology

Castle View - Certificate in Computer Technician

WAGE AND EMPLOYMENT TRENDS — COLORADO STATISTICS
Profession Annual Median Wages (2019) Projected Annual Job Openings
Network Administrator $88,130 1,100
Computer Programmer $93,690 260
Computer Network Architect $121,040 590
Computer Information Systems Manager $172,810 860
Computer Network Support Specialist $75,040 420
Information Security Analyst $104,510 450
Computer Systems Analyst $99,860 900
Software Developer, Systems Software $111,540 1,190