Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity

CIP Code: 11.1003

(SLO) Expected Outcomes
1. Graduates will demonstrate an understanding of fundamental digital computing theory and the associated mathematical foundations essential for establishing a strong foundation for a lifelong career in cybersecurity.
2. Graduates will demonstrate communication, problem solving, and analytical skills necessary for professional employment or graduate studies in cybersecurity or a related field.
3. Graduates will demonstrate an understanding of the fundamentals of computer architecture as well as the capabilities and the limitations of digital computers.
4. Graduates will demonstrate proficiency in modern programming languages.
5. Graduates will explain the ethical and professional considerations inherent in software and hardware design and application.

Degree Requirements (Semester Hours)

General Education Core

Note: The Core should include:

MAT 142

Calculus I

Required Criminal Justice Courses (3)

HS 344

Cyber Crime

Required Math Course (6-7)

MAT 231	Statistics	3
MAT 235	Linear Algebra	3
	Or
MAT 241	Calculus II	4

Required Cybersecurity Courses (48)

CS 200	Discrete Structures	3
CS 210	Foundations of Cybersecurity	3
CS 220	Data Structures	3
CS 230	Design & Analysis of Algorithms	3
CS 240	Introduction to Project Management	3
CS 300	Cyber Policy, Privacy, and Governance	3
CS 310	System Architecture & Assembly Lang Programming	3
CS 315	Operating Systems Analysis & Administration	3
CS 330	Networks & Distributed Data Processing	3
CS 340	Systems Analysis and Design	3
CS 350	Ethics & Professionalism in Computer Programming	3
CS 360	Security of Information Systems	3
CS 435	Software Engineering	3
CS 460	Software Reverse Engineering	3
CS 475	Digital Forensics	3
CS 498	Internship	3

Cybersecurity Elective (Choose one) (3)

CS 370	Wireless Networking & Devices	3
CS 380	Cryptography	3

General Electives (14-15)

Recommended Electives: BUS 320, BUS 330, BUS 434, CJ 101, CJ 305, CJ 380, CS 410, CS 411, CS 450, CS 451, CS 480, HS 230, or MAT 241.

For the Bachelor of Science Degree: Computer Literacy (3)

CS 110

Introduction to Programming Logic & Design

Note: A minimum of forty-two hours (42) must be numbered 300 or above