Cyber Security, BS
63 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 63-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. An additional GE-Math course is required for this major, which may be used to fulfill the mathematics general education 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.
General Education Math Requirements for Cyber Security
6 credit hours
Required:
One of the following:
| IMH 12100 | Introduction to Contemporary Mathematics | 3 |
| IMH 13200 | Quantitative Management Applications | 3 |
| IMH 22000 | Research Design and Methodology | 3 |
| | or | |
| | Any GE-Math course. | 3 |
Note: These required courses may also be used to complete general education requirements. Please refer to the general education requirements section of this catalog for more information.
Cyber Security Core Curriculum
57 credit hours
Foundations of Cyber Security Cluster (10) IC6
Network Technician Cluster (10) IC1
| ICS 32300 | Cisco I-Introduction to Networks | 5 |
| ICS 32400 | Cisco II-Routing and Switching Essentials | 5 |
Network Administrator Cluster (10) IC2
Network Operating System Cluster (9) IC4
| ICS 41100 | Microsoft Windows Server Installation & Configuration | 3 |
| ICS 41200 | Linux Server Installation & Configuration | 3 |
| ICS 41400 | Microsoft Server Identity Administration | 3 |
Digital Forensics Cluster (9) IC5
Project Management/Capstone Cluster (9) IT24
| IIT 48100 | Project Management in Information Technology | 3 |
| IIT 48200 | Business Analysis in Information Technology | 3 |
| IIT 48900 | Information Technology Capstone | 3 |
Prerequisites: Last cluster in IIT or ICS.