Bachelor of Applied Science - Information Technology - Cybersecurity
Bachelor of Applied Science: Information Technology in Cybersecurity
The Department of Computer Science and Engineering in the College of Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is now offering a transformative, accelerated Bachelor of Applied Science degree program in Information Technology in Cybersecurity (BAS-IT CyS) starting Spring 2023. The program is intended for individuals who have completed the UTC General Education requirements and BAS-IT program pre-requisites and:
- Have completed an Associate of Science (AS).
- Are transferring from a 4-year institution.
- Are working individuals with a bachelors or associates degree seeking to transition their careers to the IT field.
- Are changing majors.
This innovative, accelerated program is designed to maximize student learning opportunities in workplace settings through internship experiences throughout the program and intends to quickly move students to the workplace. Full-time students meeting the pre-enrollment requirements will finish the program in a year with six terms of intense year-round learning. Scholarships and supplementary stipends are available for enrolled students.
To apply, click the link above and it will take you to the UTC Application Portal. You will use the same email address and password as you used to complete your admissions application to UTC. Once logged in, select the blue button that says, "Other Applications" and you will see the option to select "BAS-IT Cybersecurity Program Application" from that drop down.
Academic Requirements
Prerequisites to Enroll in the Program: Completion of a minimum of 60 credit hours including general education and basic science (minimum of two science courses) and math courses including college level statistic and a minimum of pre-calculus MATH 1720 or MATH 1730. An AS degree from a Tennessee community college typically meets the requirements. For more specific information, please see the UTC Catalog, BAS-IT CyS page
BAS-IT CyS Employer Partners
The BAS-IT CyS Program has created partnerships with local employers who have a vested interest in the Chattanooga community and surrounding areas. Our common goal is to address the need for technical skills in IT and Cybersecurity in our local industry and keep the talent in the greater Chattanooga area to attract more employers and jobs.
Program Curriculum
60 credit hours taken at UTC in six terms as shown in catalog
First and Second Terms - 42 hours
| Semester 1: 21 Hours | Hours | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CYIT 3000: OS Fundamentals (Part term 1) | 3 | |||
| CYIT 3100: Secure Programming Fundamentals (Part term 1) | 3 | |||
| CYIT 4100: Info Sec Regulations, Policies, and Ethics (Part term 1) | 3 | |||
| CYIT 3110: Scripting, Automation, and Orchestration (Part term 2) | 3 | |||
| CYIT 3200: Server Administration (Part term 2) | 3 | |||
| CYIT 3300: Network Administration (Part term 2) | 3 | |||
| MATH 2030: Discrete Mathematics (Part term 2) | 3 |
| Semester 2: 21 hours | Hours | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CYIT 3120: Data Structures, File and DB Processing (Part term 1) | 3 | |||
| CYIT 3400: Cloud Administration (Part term 1) | 3 | |||
| CYIT 3500: DB Administration and Design (Part term 1) | 3 | |||
| CYIT 3130: Secure Web and Mobile Development (Part term 2) | 3 | |||
| CYIT 4200: Server, Network, and Cloud Security (Part term 2) | 3 | |||
| CYIT 4300: Emerging Technologies and Issues (Part term 2) | 3 | |||
| CYIT 4500: DB Security (Part term 2) | 3 |
Third Semester (Graduation Term) – 18 Hours
| Semester 3: 18 Hours | Hours | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CYIT 4000: Principles of Project Management (Part term 1) | 3 | |||
| CYIT 4310: Computer Forensics (Part term 1) | 3 | |||
| CYIT 4510: Fundamentals of Cryptography (Part term 1) | 3 | |||
| CYIT 4320: Penetration Testing (Part term 2) | 3 | |||
| CYIT 4520: Principles of Biometrics (Part term 2) | 3 | |||
| CYIT 4700: Incident Response (Part term 2) | 3 |