Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity

Of the 120 credits for the Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity, 60 credits minimum are required in the arts and sciences component; 52 credits minimum are required in the cybersecurity component, with at least 15 credits at the upper level; and 8 credits maximum are permitted in the free elective component and must include information literacy.

• Humanities: 15 credits minimum
  • Ethics (3 credits minimum)
  • Communications (9 credits minimum)
    • Written English Requirement (6 credits)
    • Credits to reach a minimum of 9 credits
  • Humanities Electives (3 credits minimum)
• Social Sciences/History: 9 credits minimum
• Natural Sciences and Mathematics: 15 credits minimum
  • Natural science (3 credits)
  • Math (12 credits)
    • Discrete Math
    • Calculus I
    • Calculus II
    • Statistics
• Arts and Sciences Electives: 21 credits minimum

Core Cybersecurity Courses: 36 Credits

• Introduction to Microprocessors or Computer Systems Architecture
• Introduction to Cybersecurity
• Governance, Legal and Compliance
• Cybersecurity Defense in Depth
• Cyber Attacks and Defense
• Security-Focused Risk Management
• Data Communications and Networking
• Operating Systems
• Overview of Computer Security
• Network and Application Security
• Computer Forensics
• System Administration

Cybersecurity Capstone (3 credits)

This capstone course examines computer security technologies and principles, including access control, authentication, external attacks, software security, security assessment and testing, and legal issues in cybersecurity. Students complete a research project that will expose students to real-life scenarios in cybersecurity.

Concentrations (Choose One): 15 Credits

General Cybersecurity

This customizable concentration provides you with the flexibility to design an area of specialization to meet ever-changing job demands and build upon your current achievements. Choose from approved technical electives to meet the degree requirements.

Cyber Operations

The Cyber Operations concentration gives you the opportunity to specialize your skills on the front line of cybersecurity. The courses prepare you to handle cyber incidents and respond to incidents as part of a cyber team. Learn to identify fundamental security design principles that lead to system vulnerabilities, conduct exploits as part of an offensive cyber operation, and apply fundamental security design principles during system design, development, and implementation to minimize vulnerabilities.

• Programming
• Introduction to Homeland Security
• Reverse Engineering
• Secure Software Development
• Large-scale Cybercrime and Terrorism

• Information Literacy (1 credit)
• Electives to reach 8 credits

Describe defensive network architecture that use multiple layers of protection.

Analyze technologies and processes that monitor, maintain, and protect the data of an institution.

Evaluate and apply industry tools to respond to cyber incidents.

Create and disseminate cybersecurity reports to stakeholders.

Conduct risk and vulnerability assessments of existing and proposed security systems.

Develop and implement organizational cybersecurity policies and procedures.

Demonstrate the ability to understand professional, ethical, and social responsibility, including the effect of culture, diversity, and interpersonal relations.

Demonstrate proficiency in communicating technical information in formal reports, documentation, and oral presentations to users and information technology professionals.

Demonstrate a commitment to professional development and to continue to engage in lifelong learning.