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2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog

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2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog

Cybersecurity, B.S.

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CIP Code: 11.1003

(SLO) Expected Outcomes

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.
Graduates will demonstrate communication, problem solving, and analytical skills necessary for professional employment or graduate studies in cybersecurity or a related field.
Graduates will demonstrate an understanding of the fundamentals of computer architecture as well as the capabilities and the limitations of digital computers.
Graduates will demonstrate proficiency in modern programming languages.
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 Credits: 4

Required Criminal Justice Courses (3)

HS 344 - Cyber Crime Credits: 3

Required Math Course (6-7)

MAT 231 - Statistics Credits: 3
MAT 235 - Linear Algebra Credits: 3
OR
MAT 241 - Calculus II Credits: 4

Required Cybersecurity Courses (48)

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

Cybersecurity Elective (Choose one) (3)

CS 370 - Wireless Networking & Devices Credits: 3
CS 380 - Cryptography Credits: 3

General Electives (14-15)

Recommended Electives:

BUS 320 - Management of Information Systems Credits: 3
BUS 330 - Principles of Management Credits: 3
BUS 434 - Organizational Behavior Management Credits: 3
CJ 101 - Introduction to Criminal Justice Credits: 3
CJ 305 - Criminal Investigations Credits: 4
CJ 380 - Forensics and Crime Scene Investigations Credits: 4
CS 410 - Server Administration Credits: 3
CS 411 - Server Administration Lab Credits: 1
CS 450 - Database Development & Administration Credits: 3
CS 451 - Database Development & Administration Lab Credits: 1
CS 480 - Capstone Credits: 3
HS 230 - Introduction to Homeland Security Credits: 3
OR
MAT 241 - Calculus II Credits: 4

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

CS 110 - Introduction to Programming Logic & Design Credits: 3

Note:

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

Recommended Four-Year Plan for Cybersecurity

It is the student’s responsibility to contact the program coordinator for current requirements, transfer information, and advising assistance.

Freshman Year

Fall Semester (14)

CS 110 - Introduction to Programming Logic & Design Credits: 3
MAT 142 - Calculus I Credits: 4
ENG 101 - Composition I Credits: 3
FYE 101 - First Year Experience Credits: 1
Religion/Philosophy Core Credits: 3

Spring Semester (14)

MAT 241 - Calculus II Credits: 4
OR
MAT 235 - Linear Algebra Credits: 3
Fine Arts Core Credits: 3
ENG 102 - Composition II Credits: 3
FYE 102 - First Year Experience II Credits: 1
History Core Credits: 3

Sophomore Year

Fall Semester (16)

CS 200 - Discrete Structures Credits: 3
CS 240 - Introduction to Project Management Credits: 3
Literature Core Credits: 3
COMM 221 - Speech Communication Credits: 3
Natural Science Core Credits: 4

Spring Semester (16)

CS 210 - Foundations of Cybersecurity Credits: 3
CS 220 - Data Structures Credits: 3
CS 230 - Design & Analysis of Algorithms Credits: 3
MAT 231 - Statistics Credits: 3
Behavioral Science Core Credits: 3
PE Activity Credits: 1

Junior Year

Fall Semester (15)

CS 310 - System Architecture & Assembly Lang Programming Credits: 3
CS 330 - Networks & Distributed Data Processing Credits: 3
CS 350 - Ethics & Professionalism in Computer Programming Credits: 3
CS 360 - Security of Information Systems Credits: 3
General Elective Credits: 3

Spring Semester (16)

CS 300 - Cyber Policy, Privacy, and Governance Credits: 3
CS 315 - Operating Systems Analysis & Administration Credits: 3
CS 340 - Systems Analysis and Design Credits: 3
CS Concentration Credits: 3
Natural Science Core Credits: 4

Senior Year

Fall Semester (14)

HS 344 - Cyber Crime Credits: 3
CS 435 - Software Engineering Credits: 3
CS 475 - Digital Forensics Credits: 3
General Elective Credits: 3
General Elective Credits: 3

Spring Semester (14)

CS 460 - Software Reverse Engineering Credits: 3
CS 480 - Capstone Credits: 3
OR
CS 498 - Internship Credits: 3
Humanities Core Credits: 3
General Elective Credits: 3
General Elective Credits: 3