Earn your A.A. degree at SPC - finish your degree at USF Tampa
The Cybersecurity A.A. transfer plan is for students who want to pursue a bachelor of science degree in cybersecurity at the University of South Florida Tampa. Students who complete these requirements graduate from SPC with an Associate in Arts Degree and meet the state-mandated pre-requisites of their four-year major.
A degree in Cybersecurity can prepare you for a long career in the field of IT security, where jobs are prolific across nearly every industry, including defense, technology and financial services firms, public safety, transportation, medical facilities, education, and energy and utilities.
Cybersecurity Transfer Plan
CYSEC-TR
Effective Beginning Catalog Term: Fall 2025 (655)
The requirements shown below are valid beginning Fall 2025 (655). Course content may have changed to reflect new developments or improvements, even if the overall program structure has not. Current students should visit My SPC and view My Learning Plan to see specific degree requirements for their effective term.
Program Summary
This Program of Study is intended to assist in the transfer advising process. Students following transfer plan (CYSEC-TR) will graduate with an Associate of Arts degree from SPC. The following requirements include State Mandated Prerequisite courses and are intended to prepare students for transfer into SPC's Cybersecurity baccalaureate program or an equivalent in the State of Florida (CIP 11.1003, Track #4). Please note that each track within a CIP code designation has unique State Mandated Prerequisite courses. *This transfer plan is not designed for students transferring to USF. If you are planning to transfer to the Cybersecurity Bachelor's program at USF, please consult an advisor for guidance.* You should always consult with your SPC advisor or desired transfer institution to determine if your anticipated program is limited access and to ensure the correct coursework is being taken (including any foreign language requirements). For institution specific information, click here to access the FloridaShines website.
Academic Pathways
The Academic Pathway is a tool for students that lists the following items:- the recommended order in which to take the program courses
- suggested course when more than one option exists
- which semester each course is typically offered
- if the course has a prerequisite
- courses that may lead to a certificate (if offered in the program)
Please verify the Academic Pathway lists your correct starting semester.
Program Leadership Information
Florida CIP Code
1192401010 - ASSOCIATE IN ARTS
Federal CIP Code
24.0101 - Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
FUSE – Transfer to USF
FUSE is a program that guarantees your admission to specific University of South Florida System institution bachelor's programs after you earn your associate degree from St. Petersburg College. Save time and money by starting at SPC and transferring to USF.