Cyber Security, B.S.

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Graduation & Degree Requirements

Clear Path for Advising – Computer Science: Cyber Security, B.S. 2022-23

First Year - 28-29 Credit Hours

• Meet with Academic Advisor two times each semester.

Fall Semester	Spring Semester
CPSC 1100: Fundamentals of Computer Science / 4 Credit Hours Pre/Co: Math ACT 26+	CPSC 1110: Data Structures / 4 Credit Hours Pre: CPSC 1100
MATH 1950: Calculus I / 4 Credit Hours Pre: Math ACT 28+ or Math 1720/1730	MATH 1960: Calculus II / 4 Credit Hours Pre/Co: Math 1950
ENGL 1010 or 1011: Rhetoric and Writing I / 3-4 Credit Hours	ENGL 1020 or HIST 2100: Rhetoric and Writing II  / 3 Credit Hours
FAH: Historical Understanding / 3 Credit Hours	CRMJ 1100: Intro. to Criminal Justice / 3 Credit Hours
Total Credit Hours: 14-15	Total Credit Hours: 14

Second Year - 30 Credit Hours

• Using MyMocsDegree, create a course plan for your remaining degree requirements.

Fall Semester	Spring Semester
CPSC 2800: Intro to Operating Systems / 3 Credit Hours Pre: CPSC 1110	CPSC 3600: Principles of Information Security / 3 Credit Hours Pre: CPSC 1100
FAH: Visual & Performing Arts / 3 Credit Hours	MATH 2200: Linear Algebra / 3 Credit Hours Pre/Co: MATH 1950 or MATH 2030
CPSC 2100: Software Design & Development / 3 Credit Hours Pre: CPSC 1110	CPEN 3700: Digital Logic / 4 Credit Hours Pre: CPSC 1100
Natural Science + Lab (Sequence) / 4 Credit Hours	Natural Science + Lab (Sequence) / 4 Credit Hours
MATH 3100: Applied Stats, 2100: Introductory Stats, or ENCE 2220: Probability & Stats for Engr (Statistics) / 3 Credit Hours
Total Credit Hours: 16	Total Credit Hours: 14

Third Year - 31 Credit Hours

• Participate in study abroad, leadership opportunities, service-learning, civic engagement, internships, research projects, and other learning opportunities.

Fall Semester	Spring Semester
CPSC 3220: File & Database Processing / 3 Credit Hours Pre: CPSC 2100	CPSC 3200: Algorithm Analysis / 3 Credit Hours Pre: CPSC 2100 & MATH 2030 or 3030
CPSC 4550: Computer Networks / 3 Credit Hours Pre: CPSC 2800 & a Statistics course	CPSC 4600: Biometrics & Cryptography / 3 Credit Hours Pre: CPSC 1110, 3600 & MATH 2030/3030
CPSC 3610: Ethical Issues in Computing / 3 Credit Hours Pre: ENGL 1020 & CPSC 1000 or CPSC 1100	CPEN 3710: Assembly Lang. Programming / 4 Credit Hours Pre: CPSC 1110 & CPEN 3700
MATH 2030: Discrete Math (or MATH 3000: Intro to Logic & Proof) / 3 Credit Hours Pre: MATH 1830 or 1950 & CPSC 1100	CPSC 4680: Computer Crime Investigation / 3 Credit Hours
Non-Western Culture / 3 Credit Hours	CPSC 4620: Computer Network Security / 3 Credit Hours
Total Credit Hours: 15	Total Credit Hours: 16

Fourth Year - 31 Credit Hours

•  Complete your Graduation application with the Registrar.

Fall Semester	Spring Semester
CPSC 4900: Software Engineering / 3 Credit Hours Pre: CPSC 3200	CPSC 4660: Systems Vulnerability Analysis & Auditing / 3 Credit Hours
CPEN 4700: Computer Architecture / 3 Credit Hours Pre: CPSC 2800 & CPEN 3700	CPSC 4910r or 4995r: Senior Capstone or Departmental Thesis / 3 Credit Hours Pre: CPSC 4900
FAH: Visual and Performing Arts / 3 Credit Hours	CPSC 4100: Survey of Programming Langs. / 3 Credit Hours Pre: CPSC 2800 & CPSC 3200
CPSC 4270: Database & Security / 3 Credit Hours Pre: CPSC 3220	Behavioral & Social Science / 3 Credit Hours
Natural Science + Lab / 4 Credit Hours	Natural Science / 3 Credit Hours
Total Credit Hours: 16	Total Credit Hours: 15

Core CPSC Courses

The following table represents a list of courses all CPSC majors must take. The table also illustrates which courses are generally offered which semesters. In regards to the CPSC 4910 and CPSC 4995, one course must be chosen.

Cyber Security Courses

The following table represents a list of courses all Cyber Security majors must take. The table also illustrates which courses are generally offered which semesters where applicable.

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