Academic Offerings
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga offers a variety of academic training programs in information security and assurance geared to meet the needs of those individuals seeking to become information security professionals. Each individual security program combines theory and practice to enable the student to gain the necessary knowledge to compete in the information security field. Currently, the following programs are offered:
- B.S. Computer Science with ISA concentration
- M.S. Computer Science with ISA concentration
- Undergraduate Certificate Programs
B.S. Computer Science with ISA concentrations
This degree program is for the individual seeking a 4-year degree in computer science with a concentration in information security and assurance. It is designed for new and transfer students.
M.S. Computer Science with ISA concentrations
This degree program is for the individual seeking an advanced degree in computer science with a concentration in information security and assurance.
Information Security and Assurance Concentration (Project option)
Core Courses
|
Course Number |
Course Title |
Hours |
|---|---|---|
|
CPSC 5100 |
Computer Programming Languages |
3 |
|
CPSC 5550* |
Client-Server Systems |
3 |
|
CPSC 5800 |
Advanced Topics in Software System |
3 |
|
CPSC 5700 |
Advanced Computer Architecture |
3 |
|
CPSC 5210 |
Design and Analysis of Computer Algorithms |
3 |
Specialty Courses
|
Course Number |
Course Title |
Hours |
|
CPSC 5550* |
Client-Server Systems (both core and specialty course) |
3 |
|
CPSC 5620 |
Computer Network Security |
3 |
|
CPSC 5680 |
Computer Forensics |
3 |
|
Plus at least 6 hours chosen from: |
||
|
CPSC 4600 |
Biometrics and Cryptography |
3 |
|
CPSC 4610 |
Information Security Management |
3 |
|
CPSC 4660 |
Vulnerability Analysis and Auditing |
3 |
|
CPSC 4670 |
Database Security and Auditing |
3 |
|
CPSC 4640 |
Internet Security Protocol |
3 |
|
CPSC 5140 |
Design of Distributed Systems |
3 |
* CPSC 5550 is both a core and a specialty course. This requires 15 credit hours of specialty courses under the project option.
Unrestricted Electives
Courses related to the student's degree objectives may be chosen from the Computer Science Electives or from an area(s) other than computer science in consultation with the adviser and Graduate Coordinator.
Project
|
CPSC 5900 |
Project |
3 |
Total 36
Information Security and Assurance Concentration (Thesis option)
Core Courses
|
Course Number |
Course Title |
Hours |
|
CPSC 5100 |
Computer Programming Languages |
3 |
|
CPSC 5550* |
Client Server Systems |
3 |
|
CPSC 5800 |
Advanced Topics in Software System |
3 |
|
CPSC 5700 |
Advanced Computer Architecture |
3 |
|
CPSC 5210 |
Design and Analysis of Computer Algorithms |
3 |
Specialty Courses 12
|
Course Number |
Course Title |
Hours |
|
CPSC 5550* |
Client Server Systems (both core and specialty course) |
3 |
|
CPSC 5620 |
Computer Network Security |
3 |
|
CPSC 5680 |
Computer Forensics |
3 |
|
Plus at least 3 hours chosen from: |
||
|
CPSC 4600 |
Biometrics and Cryptography |
3 |
|
CPSC 4610 |
Information Security Management |
3 |
|
CPSC 4660 |
Vulnerability Analysis and Auditing |
3 |
|
CPSC 4670 |
Database Security and Auditing |
3 |
|
CPSC 4640 |
Internet Security Protocol |
3 |
|
CPSC 5140 |
Design of Distributed Systems |
3 |
* CPSC 5550 is both a core and a specialty course. This requires 15 credit hours of specialty courses under the project option.
Unrestricted Electives 6
Courses related to the student degree objectives may be chosen from the Computer Science Electives or from an area(s) other than computer science in consultation with the adviser and Graduate Coordinator.
Project
|
CPSC 5900 |
Project |
3 |
Total 36
Unrestricted Elective 3
A course(s) related to the student?s degree objectives may be chosen from the Computer Science Electives or from an area other than computer science in consultation with the adviser and Graduate Coordinator.
Thesis 6
|
CPSC 5999r |
Thesis |
6 |
Total 33
Undergraduate Certificate Programs
The Department of Computer Science and Engineering offers two undergraduate certificate programs intended to provide interested individuals with Information Security knowledge and skills they can use to enhance their work in industry and government.
Certificate in Information Systems Security Admission Requirements
Knowledge of Math and Programming is required as demonstrated by the satisfactory completion of Math 1910/1911 and CPSC 1100, with a minimum grade of C or their equivalents. Individuals will be admitted to the Certificate in Information Systems Security if they meet the admission requirements of the University as stated in the Undergraduate Catalog, and have satisfied all prerequisite courses assigned by the Computer Science Coordinator.
Course Requirements
|
Course Number |
Course Title |
Hours |
|
CRMJ 1100 |
Introduction to the Criminal Justice System |
3 |
|
CPSC 1110 |
Data Structures and Problem Solving |
3 |
|
CPSC 3600 |
Principle of Information Security and Assurance |
3 |
|
CPSC 4550 |
Computer Networks |
3 |
|
CPSC 4600 |
Biometrics and Cryptography |
3 |
|
CPSC 4620 |
Computer Network Security |
3 |
Total hours 18
Certificate in Advanced Information Systems Security
Admission Requirements
Individuals will be admitted to the Certificate in Advanced Information Systems Security if they meet the admission requirements of the University as stated in the Undergraduate Catalog, have a Certificate in Information Systems Security, and have satisfied all prerequisite courses assigned by the Computer Science Coordinator.
Course Requirements
|
Course Number |
Course Title |
Hours |
|
CPSC 4680 |
Computer Crime Investigations |
3 |
|
CPSC 4670 |
Database Security and Auditing |
3 |
|
CPSC 4660 |
System Vulnerability Analysis and Auditing |
3 |
Total hours 9