Cybersecurity and Operations
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 | |
Web and Internet Programming | ||
UNIX Environment | ||
Computer and Digital Hardware I | ||
Select three of the following: (12 cr.) | 12 | |
Malware Analysis | ||
Ethical Hacking | ||
Defensive Network Security | ||
Vulnerability Analysis | ||
Mobile and Wireless Security | ||
Applied Cryptography | ||
Total Hours | 32 |