Our cybersecurity and operations major is intended to equip you with the knowledge and skills to defend computer operating systems, networks, and data from cyberattacks. You will be taught by faculty and experts using both theoretical and hands-on approaches to prepare you for high demand jobs. 

Cybersecurity is important because it encompasses everything that pertains to protecting our sensitive data, personally identifiable information, protected health information, intellectual property, and governmental and industry information systems from theft and damage attempted by criminals and adversaries. Cybersecurity risk is increasing, driven by global connectivity and usage of cloud services to store sensitive data and personal information. Improperly configured cloud services and devices paired with increasingly sophisticated cybercriminals means the risk that organizations will suffer from a cyberattack or data breach is on the rise.

Bachelor of Science with a major in Cybersecurity and Operations

General Education		40
Required CSCI Core (72 cr.)
CSCI 160	Computer Science I	4
CSCI 161	Computer Science II	4
CSCI 221	Web and Internet Programming	4
CSCI 242	Algorithms & Data Structures I	4
CSCI 260	UNIX Environment	4
CSCI 275	Computer and Digital Hardware I	4
CSCI 331	Social Implications	4
CSCI 340	Computer Networks I	4
CSCI 370	Computer Organization	4
CSCI 380	Malware Analysis	4
CSCI 390	Ethical Hacking	4
CSCI 410	Defensive Network Security	4
CSCI 415	Vulnerability Analysis	4
CSCI 420	Mobile and Wireless Security	4
CSCI 425	Applied Cryptography	4
CSCI 450	Operating Systems	4
CSCI 458	Computer & Network Security	4
CSCI 460	Capstone Project (Security Related)	4
Required Support Math Courses (11-12 cr.)
MATH 146	Applied Calculus	3
or MATH 165	Calculus I
MATH 208	Discrete Mathematics I	4
MATH 210	Elementary Statistics	4
Total Hours		123

Cybersecurity and Operations Minor

Required Core (16 cr.)
CSCI 160	Computer Science I	4
CSCI 161	Computer Science II	4
CSCI 242	Algorithms & Data Structures I	4
CSCI 340	Computer Networks I	4
Select one of the Following: (4 cr.)		4
CSCI 221	Web and Internet Programming
CSCI 260	UNIX Environment
CSCI 275	Computer and Digital Hardware I
Select three of the following: (12 cr.)		12
CSCI 380	Malware Analysis
CSCI 390	Ethical Hacking
CSCI 410	Defensive Network Security
CSCI 415	Vulnerability Analysis
CSCI 420	Mobile and Wireless Security
CSCI 425	Applied Cryptography
Total Hours		32