BS in Cyber Security

Program Overview

This four-year Computer Science and Engineering Technology program provides a comprehensive foundation in computer science, cybersecurity, and engineering principles. Students develop skills in programming, data structures, networking, and security, preparing them for careers in the rapidly growing field of technology. The program emphasizes hands-on learning, ethical behavior, and professional development, ensuring graduates are well-equipped to meet the demands of the industry.

Program Outline

Outline:

First Year

First Term

• CSET 1100 Introduction to Computer Science and Engineering Technology (4 hours)
• PHIL 1010 Introduction To Logic (3 hours)
• ENGT 1000 Engineering Technology Orientation (1 hour)
• ENGL 1110 College Composition I (3 hours)
• Social Science Elective (3 hours)

Second Term

• CSET 1200 Object Oriented Programming and Data Structures (3 hours)
• PHYS 2070 General Physics I (5 hours)
• Communication Elective (3 hours)
• ENGL 2950 Technical Writing (3 hours)

Second Year

First Term

• MATH 2450 Calculus For Engineering Technology I (4 hours)
• PHYS 2080 General Physics II (5 hours)
• CSET 2200 PC and Industrial Networks (4 hours)
• Multicultural Elective (3 hours)

Second Term

• MATH 2460 Calculus For Engineering Technology II (4 hours)
• CYBR 1400 Ethical Behavior in Computing (4 hours)
• CSET 2520 Discrete Structures (3 hours)
• CYBR 2410 Digital Forensics (3 hours)
• Social Science Elective (3 hours)

Third Year

First Term

• MATH 2890 Numerical Methods And Linear Algebra (3 hours)
• ENGT 2000 Professional Development (1 hour)
• ENGT 3010 Applied Statistics And Design Of Experiments (4 hours)
• CYBR 3350 Managing Security Projects (3 hours)
• CYBR 3200 Client-Server Security Models (3 hours)

Second Term

• Natural Sciences Elective (4 hours)
• CSET 3150 Introduction to Algorithms (4 hours)
• CSET 3300 Database-Driven Web Sites (4 hours)
• EECS 4720 Fundamentals of Cyber Security (3 hours)

Fourth Year

First Term

• INFS 3400 Principles of Information Systems Security (3 hours)
• CSET 4250 Applied Programming Languages (3 hours)
• CSET 3600 Software Engineering and Human Interfacing (4 hours)
• CSET 4350 Operating Systems (3 hours)
• CSET 4750 Computer Networks And Data Communication (4 hours)

Second Term

• CYBR 4500 Risk Vulnerability Analysis (3 hours)
• Humanities/Multicultural Elective (3 hours)
• CYBR 4200 Software Assurance (4 hours)