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Oct 14, 2024
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2024-2025 General Catalog [Current]
Cybersecurity (B.S.)
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Return to: Department of Computer Science and Cybersecurity
Program Information
- All courses must be passed with a “C-” (1.7) or better to be counted in the major.
- Credits older than 10 years must be approved by the CSCY Department Chair before being allowed to count towards the major due to the rapid change in the industry.
- If a student does not possess computer application skills, the following course is suggested but does not pertain to the degree: CSCY 1000 - Introduction to Computer Applications and the Internet .
- Students who complete the Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity requirements have also completed the requirements for the Information Technology (A.A.S.) . Please see the program’s catalog entry for more details.
- All Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity students can also earn the Computer Science (Minor) . Please see the program’s catalog entry for more details.
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General Education Requirement (30-35 Credits)
See General Education for course options.
- Core Course Requirements (12-15 Credits)
- Breadth Area Requirements (16-20 Credits)
Please note: All students must complete a minimum of 30 credits between the Core and Breadth 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 Breadth 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 (82 Credits)
Mathematics Requirements (7 Credits)
Complete One of the Following
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.
CSCY Common Core (15 Credits)
Cybersecurity Core Requirements (48 Credits)
Complete One of the Following
Cybersecurity Major Electives (9 Credits)
Complete 9 credits from the following:
Cybersecurity Electives (3 Credits)
Complete 3 credits from the following:
Free Electives (3-17 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.
Total Credits, B.S. Degree: 120
Program Learning Outcomes
Graduates of the program will have the ability to:
- 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.
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Return to: Department of Computer Science and Cybersecurity
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