Cybersecurity & Networking - Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology with a major in Cybersecurity & Networking addresses the technology and processes used by IT and Network professionals to protect an organizations’ computer systems and networks from digital attacks. This program provides hands on instruction in computing, routers and switches with a focus on security including designing secure networks, penetration testing, cryptography, and ethical hacking. Additionally, students who complete the program will obtain a strong background in technology including database, problem-solving, systems analysis, and project management skills as well as a foundation in the politics of cybersecurity. Students are prepared for the following professional certifications: Certified Ethical Hacker, Cisco CCNA Routing & Switching, Cisco CCNA Security, CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security +, ICAgile ICP, ICAgile ICP-FDO, and Microsoft MCSE.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Information Technology Core | ||
| CIT 168 | Information Technology Tools and Techniques for Organizations | 4 |
| CIT 205 | Agile Launchpad I | 3 |
| CIT 214 | Database Design and Development | 3 |
| CIT 262 | Technology, Ethics, and Global Society | 3 |
| CIT 268 | Introduction to Human-Computer Interaction | 3 |
| CIT 273 | Web Application Development | 3 |
| CIT 348 | Information Management and Retrieval | 3 |
| CIT 357 | Current Practices in Information Technology | 3 |
| CIT 376 | IT for Organizations | 3 |
| CIT 448 | Global and Strategic Issues in Information Technology | 3 |
| CIT 457 | IT Project Lifecycle I: Requirements and Design | 3 |
| CIT 458 | IT Project Lifecycle II: Implementation and Deployment | 4 |
| CSE 163 | Introduction to Computer Concepts and Programming | 3 |
| Technical Electives | ||
| Select 6 hours from the following: 1 | 6 | |
| Digital Media and Design Tools | ||
| Advanced Spreadsheets and Analytics | ||
| Healthcare Information Technology Around the World | ||
| Contemporary Programming Languages | ||
| Agile: Business Value Analysis | ||
| Agile: Project Management | ||
| Healthcare Workflow and Process Improvement | ||
| Business Intelligence Tools | ||
| Introduction to C/C++ Programming | ||
| Fundamentals of Problem Solving and Programming | ||
| Object-Oriented Programming | ||
| Data Abstraction and Data Structures | ||
| Cybersecurity & Networking Major | ||
| CIT 225 | Fundamentals of DevOps [ICAgile] | 3 |
| CIT 258 | Introduction to Global Cybersecurity | 3 |
| CIT 263 | Advanced Topics in Programming | 3 |
| CIT 281 | Enterprise Network Infrastructure | 3 |
| CIT 284 | Enterprise Server Installation and Configuration | 3 |
| CIT 358 | Ethical Hacking | 3 |
| CIT 386 | Designing/Deploying Secure Networks | 3 |
| CIT 480 | Advanced Topics in Cybersecurity | 3 |
| POL 271 | World Politics | 3 |
| POL 388 | Politics of Cybersecurity | 3 |
| Other Required Courses | ||
| EGS 319 | Medical Writing | 3 |
| or EGS 305 | Integrative Writing in Global Contexts | |
| ENG 111 | Composition and Rhetoric | 3-4 |
| or ENG 109 | Composition and Rhetoric for Second-Language Writers | |
| ENG 313 | Technical Writing | 3 |
| or EGS 215 | Workplace Writing | |
| MTH 122 | College Algebra (or higher) | 3 |
| STA 261 | Statistics | 4 |
| or STA 301 | Applied Statistics | |
| STC 136 | Introduction to Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| or STC 135 | Principles of Public Speaking | |
| Total Credit Hours | 96-97 | |
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May not select courses used to meet other program requirements. Other technical electives must be pre-approved.