Cybersecurity (B.S.)

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Program Learning Outcomes

Analyze a complex computing problem and apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline.
Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline.
Apply security principles and practices to maintain operations in the presence of risks and threats.

Program Information

All courses must be passed with a “C” (2.0) or better to be counted in the major.
Credits older than 10 years must be approved by the CSIS Department Chair before being allowed to count towards the major due to the rapid change in the industry.

General Education Requirement (30-35 Credits)

See General Education for course options.

Core Course Requirements (12-15 Credits)
Knowledge Area Requirements (16-20 Credits)

Please note: All students must complete a minimum of 30 credits between the Core and Knowledge Area requirements.

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Degree Requirement (12 Credits*)

Bachelor of Science Degree - Math or Science minimum requirement 12 Credits

* Note: A portion of the B.S. requirements may be met by fulfilling the General Education Core and Knowledge Areas. Because of this, these credits are typically not counted in the degree total at the bottom of page. Some students majoring in non-science fields may need additional math/science courses to reach the minimum 12 credits. Consult your Student Success Advisor for details.

Cybersecurity Curriculum (85-86 Credits)

Core Requirements (76-77 Credits)

COMM 2120 - Team Work, Decision Making, and Leadership 3 Credit(s)
CS 1400 - Fundamentals of Programming 3 Credit(s)
CS 1410 - Object Oriented Programming 3 Credit(s)
CS 3200 - Database Design and Management 3 Credit(s)
CSIS 1000 - Introduction to Computer Applications and the Internet 3 Credit(s)
CSIS 1300 - Programming with Python 3 Credit(s)
CSIS 2010 - Computer Applications 3 Credit(s)
CSIS 3670 - Information Assurance Fundamentals 3 Credit(s)
CSIS 3700 - Introduction to Digital Forensics 3 Credit(s)
CSIS 4700 - Advanced Digital Forensics 3 Credit(s)
EET 2750 - PC Hardware 3 Credit(s)
IS 2000 - Web Development 3 Credit(s)
IS 2400 - Technology and Ethics 3 Credit(s) (can be used to fulfill General Education Social & Behavioral Sciences Knowledge Area)
IS 2600 - Data Communications and Networking 3 Credit(s)
IS 2610 - System Administration I 3 Credit(s)
IS 2670 - Fundamentals of Security 3 Credit(s)
IS 3010 - Technology Project Management 3 Credit(s)
IS 3100 - Systems Analysis and Design 3 Credit(s)
IS 3610 - System Administration II 3 Credit(s)
IS 3640 - Network and Cloud Security 3 Credit(s)
IS 3650 - Defensive Security 3 Credit(s)
IS 3680 - Offensive Security and Ethical Hacking 3 Credit(s)
IS 4810 - Senior Capstone 3 Credit(s)
MATH 1050 - College Algebra 4 Credit(s) * (can be used to fulfill General Education Quantitative Literacy requirement)

Select One of the Following

MATH 1031 - Statistical Reasoning 3 Credit(s) * (can be used to fulfill General Education Quantitative Literacy requirement)
MATH 1040 - Statistical Inference 4 Credit(s) * (can be used to fulfill General Education Quantitative Literacy requirement)

Note

* Students who are not prepared for this math course may need additional math credits/preparation. Please consult your Student Success Advisor for more information.

Cybersecurity Electives (9 Credits)

Select 9 credits from the following:

CS 2300 - Discrete Structures 3 Credit(s)
CS 2420 - Introduction to Algorithms and Data Structures 3 Credit(s)
CS 3150 - C and C++ Programming 3 Credit(s)
CS 3300 - Mobile App Development for Android 3 Credit(s)
CS 3600 - Operating Systems 3 Credit(s)
CS 4300 - Mobile App Development for iOS 3 Credit(s)
CSIS 1100 - Outreach Computing Projects 1 Credit(s)
CSIS 4540 - Human-Computer Interfaces 3 Credit(s)
CSIS 4560 - Big Data Analytics 3 Credit(s)
CSIS 4880 - Community Engagement 1 Credit(s)
CSIS 4890 - Internship 1 Credit(s)
IS 3550 - Virtualization and Cloud Computing 3 Credit(s)
IS 3660 - Server Administration 3 Credit(s)
IS 4400 - Emergency Technical Planning and Response 3 Credit(s)
CSIA 6060 - IT Risk Management 3 Credit(s)
CSIA 6230 - Cryptography Fundamentals 3 Credit(s)
CSIA 6300 - Cyber Law and Investigations 3 Credit(s)
CSIA 6310 - Compliance and Cybersecurity 3 Credit(s)
CSIA 6320 - Security Frameworks 3 Credit(s)
CSIA 6330 - Cybersecurity Auditing 3 Credit(s)

Free Electives (0-11 Credits)

Total elective credit is determined by General Education courses taken, degree type selected, additional credits earned, and any additional math or other prerequisite courses needed. For a bachelor’s degree, students must earn a minimum of 40 upper-division credits (courses numbered 3000-4999). Students may need to select additional upper-division courses not included in their major requirements in order to reach this minimum. Please consult your Student Success Advisor for details.