2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog

Cybersecurity Comprehensive Major, 54 hours: B.S.—No Minor Required

CIP: 111003

Graduates will have skills and expertise related to cybersecurity including the prevention and detection of cyberattacks on computer related infrastructure within an organization. Students will have a broad understanding of computer systems including software, hardware, networks, information assurance, and programming. Students will also develop skills related to computer security policies and its implementation as well as a relevant understanding of social engineering as a means of computer vulnerability.

Requirements

Institutional Requirements (4 hours)

Must include the following:

CSIS 44101Foundations of Computing

3

OR

CSIS 44130Computers and Information Technology

3

A grade of C or better is required.

The Northwest Core (44-47 hours)

Must include the following:

MATH 17117Precalculus *

5

OR

MATH 17120Calculus I

4

A grade of C or better is required.

Required Courses

CSIS 44141Computer Programming I

3

CSIS 44181Introduction to Cybersecurity

3

CSIS 44241Computer Programming II

3

CSIS 44242Data Structures

3

CSIS 44296Professional Development Seminar

3

CSIS 44312Information Technology Hardware and Software

3

CSIS 44345Computer Organization

3

CSIS 44349A Survey of Algorithms

3

CSIS 44356Network Fundamentals

3

CSIS 44359Secure System Administration

3

CSIS 44382Secure Programming

3

CSIS 44386Digital Forensics

3

CSIS 44457Applied Cryptography

3

CSIS 44460Database Systems

3

MATH 17215Discrete Mathematics

3

Approved Cybersecurity Electives

Choose 6 hours from the following courses:

CSIS 44418Information Technology Project Management

3

CSIS 44481Ethical Hacking

3

CSIS 44484Cyber Risk Management and Incident Response

3

Approved Math Options

MATH 17114General Statistics *

3

OR

MATH 17230Probability and Statistics

3

Total Credit Hours: 54