Cybersecurity, BS

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Students will be able to manage information technology and security projects, effectively communicating across the project life span. Students will acquire the technical skills to work in Java, C++, C# and web programming languages and develop software using agile processes. Students will understand the theory and techniques encompassed by relational data bases, computer systems functions and management, and network design, management and security. Students will be able to conduct digital investigations, processing evidence according to accepted professional standards, and utilize a broad skill base to anticipate, identify, assess, protect and respond to digital threats to their employer, nation, and global society.

Program Learning Outcomes:

Communicate effectively across the project life span for information technology and security projects.
Conduct work in Java, C++, C#, web programming languages and Agile software development.
Apply relational data base, computer systems functions and management, and network design, management and security techniques.
Describe how to conduct digital investigations and process evidence according to accepted professional standards.
Anticipate, identify, assess, protect and respond to digital threats.

Program CIP: 11.1003 - Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance.

Program SOC: 11-3021 - Computer and Information Systems Managers

General Education Requirements (39-42 sem. hrs.)

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Ethics Course Requirement (3 sem. hrs.)

Core Requirements (53-54 sem. hrs)

All courses must be completed with a grade of C or higher. Courses in the major may not be taken as Pass/Fail.

Cybersecurity Electives (3 sem. hrs.)

Choose one of the following:

Electives (18-22 sem. hrs.)

Total: 120 (sem. hrs)

The total reflects the minimum number of hours to obtain a bachelor’s degree. Some courses listed above may fulfill more than one requirement block. Please speak to your academic advisor to plan your specific degree path.