Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
The rise in cyber threats has created an unprecedented demand for cybersecurity specialists. Data breaches, malware infections, and software vulnerabilities are common in today's technology and it is critical to fully understand how these attacks occur, how to prevent them, and how to recover. A cybersecurity major will understand techniques used as well as the best methods to protect data. The cybersecurity degree includes courses in programming, wireless technologies, mathematics, and networking concentrating on theory and hands-on experience.
Curriculum
The matrix below is a sample plan for all coursework required for this program.
Fall | Credits |
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ENGL 1013 Composition I 1 | 3 |
FAH 1XXX Fine Arts and Humanities Courses 1 | 3 |
MATH 2243 Calculus for Business and Economics 3 | 3 |
TECH 1001 Orientation to the University 2 | 1 |
CSEC 1113 Introduction to Networking | 3 |
Total Hours | 13 |
Spring | Credits |
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ENGL 1023 Composition II 1 | 3 |
3 | |
COMS 1011 Programming I Lab and COMS 1013 Programming I | 4 |
CSEC 1213 Wireless and Cellular Security | 3 |
CSEC 2113 Introduction to Information Systems | 3 |
Total Hours | 16 |
Spring | Credits |
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SCIL 1XXX SCIENCE WITH LABORATORY 1 | 4 |
COMM 2003 Public Speaking or COMM 2173 Business and Professional Speaking 4 | 3 |
COMS 2213 Data Structures | 3 |
COMS 2223 Computer Organization and Programming | 3 |
CSEC 2223 Virtualization | 3 |
Total Hours | 16 |
Spring | Credits |
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FAH 1XXX Fine Arts and Humanities Courses 1 | 3 |
Elective | 3 |
CSEC 3223 Programming Embedded Systems | 3 |
CSEC 3233 Cyber Defense II | 3 |
CSEC 3243 Computer Architecture | 3 |
Total Hours | 15 |
Spring | Credits |
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CSEC 4213 Information Systems Risk Management | 3 |
CSEC 4243 Software Security Analysis and Reverse Engineering | 3 |
CSEC 4293 Cybersecurity Capstone Project | 3 |
Elective (3000-4000 Level) | 4 |
Total Hours | 13 |
1See appropriate alternatives or substitutions in "General Education Requirements".
2TECH 1013 Introduction to the University is a substitution for TECH 1001 Orientation to the University; Electives would reduce from 3 hours to 1 hour.
3MATH 2914 Calculus I is a substitution for MATH 2243 Calculus for Business and Economics.
4 COMM 2003 Public Speaking is a substitution for COMM 2173 Business and Professional Speaking.