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2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Cybersecurity, B.S.


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The 120 credit hour Bachelor of Science degree in Cybersecurity prepares the next generation of cyber defenders: white hat hackers, threat analysts, and cryptologists. The program develops analytical skills while putting theory into practice with hands-on training. Courses in Cybersecurity cover both offensive and defensive techniques, with a dual focus on both theory and research.

Core Curriculum: 38 - 51 credit hours


Please review the Core Curriculum  page for course options.

Required Core Courses


Students in the Cybersecurity major must take the following liberal arts core courses regardless of whether the core is otherwise met:

Liberal Arts, Mathematics

Core Designations


Students in the Cybersecurity major will meet 3-hours of Global Studies or Community Engagement by the following course:

Community Engagement

Electives (minimum of 15 credit hours)


Technology Requirements


Computer competency will be demonstrated by successful completion of CS 499  with a “C” or better within the major.

Outcomes


Cybersecurity majors will be expected to meet the following program outcomes.

Outcome 1.

Develop skills in secure programming, compliance, and evidence handling (CS 225 , CY 350 ).

Outcome 2.

Evaluate the performance of the security penetration tools to enhance system defenses in virtual environments (CS 225 , CY 305 ).

Outcome 3.

Understand intrusion network detection methodologies, tools, and approaches to incident responses, including computer forensic principles, registry structures, and file system concepts (CY 360 , CY 370 ).

Outcome 4.

Acquire the knowledge and training to prepare and pass the industry standard cybersecurity certification, including CompTIA Security+, CEH, CISSP, etc. (CS 225 , CY 305 , CY 320 , CY 330 , CY 350 , CY 370 ).

Assessment


The outcomes for the Cybersecurity major are assessed through a combination of written and performance examinations, written and performance assignments, practicum and internship supervisor evaluations, and a completed capstone project. CS 499 requires a senior capstone project to be designed, completed, and then presented to Computer Science faculty.

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