B.S. in Cybersecurity (Old)

Overview

This new major grows out of the enormous importance of network computing and the major challenges to security that these networks pose. Students examine the architecture, properties, management, and performance of both wired and wireless networks, including how to keep them reliable and secure. Students gain the talents and skills necessary for success in today’s organizations according to current industry practices: planning, designing, implementing and administering voice and data communication networks; assessing and implementing the communication and security requirements of an organization in the form of a secure communication infrastructure; functioning as an effective member of a network and security services division in an organization.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates high median pay and estimates an 18% increase (much higher than average) in the demand for information security analysts for the period 2014 to 2024.

Curriculum

If you enrolled prior to Fall 2013 you may use the old Communication Networks and Security B.S. curriculum located here.

Major Requirements (48 Credit Hours)

One of the following must be taken:

• MATH 131: Applied Calculus I

• MATH 161: Calculus I

One of the following must be taken:

• COMP 170: Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming

• COMP 215: Object-Oriented Programming with Mathematics

One of the following must be taken:

• COMP 264: Introduction to Computer Systems

• COMP 271: Data Structures I

All of the following must be taken:

• COMP 163: Discrete Structures or MATH 201: Introduction to Discrete Mathematics and Number Theory

• COMP 317: Social, Legal, and Ethical Issues in Computing

• COMP 343: Computer Networks

• COMP 347: Intrusion Detection and Security

• COMP 348: Network Security

Two courses taken from:

• COMP 331: Mathematical Foundations of Cryptography/MATH 331: Cryptography

• COMP 340: Computer Forensics

• COMP 445: Internet of Things Device and Application Security

• COMP 349: Wireless Networks and Security

• COMP 352: Introduction to Computer Vulnerabilities

Practicum Capstone

Six (6) credits taken from one or more of COMP 312: Open Source Software Practicum, COMP 390: Broadening Participation in STEM (Computing, Math & Science), COMP 391: Internship in Computer Science, COMP 392: Metagenomics, and COMP 398: Independent Study. See the details of registering in the links for each course. Students are encouraged to complete these credits during junior and senior years to draw on prior experience.

Electives

12 credits comprised of:

• 3 credits of any COMP course except COMP 391: Internship in Computer Science COMP 398: Independent Study

• 6 credits from; * COMP 250: Introduction to Scientific and Technical Communication or ENGL 210: Business Writing, COMP 264: Introduction to Computer Systems or COMP 271: Data Structures I

  Note

  One of these must be taken as part of the Major requirements, while the other can be used as an elective.

  • Any COMP 3xx courses except COMP 391: Internship in Computer Science and COMP 398: Independent Study

• 3 credits of any COMP 3xx courses or ISSCM 349: Project Management

Suggested Ordering of Courses

Year 1

• MATH 131: Applied Calculus I or MATH 161: Calculus I

• COMP 163: Discrete Structures

• COMP 170: Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming

Year 2

• COMP 264: Introduction to Computer Systems or COMP 271: Data Structures I

• COMP 317: Social, Legal, and Ethical Issues in Computing

• Electives

Year 3

• COMP 343: Computer Networks

• COMP 347: Intrusion Detection and Security

• COMP 348: Network Security

• Electives

Year 4

• Electives

• Practicum