Cyber Security, BS
57 credit hours
The School of Accelerated Degree Programs Bachelor of Science in Cyber Security provides a wide range of courses for students interested in a career as an information security analyst. Information security analysts plan and carry out security measures to protect an organization's computer networks and systems. Their responsibilities are continually expanding as the number of cyber-attacks increase. Classes are taught by experienced professionals in the various areas.
The School of Accelerated Degree Programs general education requirements of the university must be met by each student. The Bachelor of Science in Cyber Security requires 57-semester hours of credit in the major beyond the general education requirements. IMH 14200 Basic Statistics is required for the major, which may be used to fulfill a general education elective requirement. The student will work with a faculty advisor to determine an appropriate sequence of courses from the following lists of nine credit hour clusters and individual three semester hour courses.
Network Technician Cluster (10) IC1
| ICS 11100 | Cisco I-Introduction to Networks | 5 |
| ICS 11200 | Cisco II-Routing and Switching Essentials | 5 |
Network Administrator Cluster (10) IC2
Network Security and Design Cluster (10) IC3
| ICS 31100 | Cisco V-Implementing Cisco Security | 5 |
| ICS 31200 | Cisco VI-Network Infrastructure Design | 5 |
Network Operating System Cluster (9) IC4
| ICS 41100 | Microsoft Windows Server Installation & Configuration | 3 |
| ICS 41200 | Linux Server Installation & Configuration | 3 |
| ICS 41300 | Linux Network Installation & Configuration | 3 |
Digital Forensics Cluster (9) IC5
Project Management/Capstone Cluster
| IIT 48100 | Introduction to the Project Management Body of Knowledge | 3 |
| IIT 48200 | Introduction to the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge | 3 |
| IIT 48900 | Information Technology Capstone | 3 |
Prerequisite: Last cluster in IIT or ICS.