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, and Microsoft MCSE.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Information Technology Core | ||
| CIT 163 | 3 | |
| CIT 168 | Information Technology Tools and Techniques for Organizations | 3 |
| CIT 181 | Network Fundamentals | 3 |
| 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 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 |
| 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 325 | Network Automation | 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 |
| Technical Electives | ||
| Select 6 hours from the following: 1 | 6 | |
| Digital Media and Design Tools | ||
CIT 153 | ||
| Beginning Concepts of Object-Oriented Programming | ||
| Independent Studies | ||
| Advanced Spreadsheets and Analytics | ||
| Healthcare Information Technology Around the World | ||
| Contemporary Programming Languages | ||
| Special Topics in Computer and Information Technology | ||
| Independent Studies | ||
| Agile: Business Value Analysis | ||
| Agile: Project Management | ||
| Healthcare Workflow and Process Improvement | ||
| Business Intelligence Tools | ||
| Internship | ||
| Special Topics in Computer and Information Technology | ||
| Independent Studies | ||
| Advanced Topics in Information Technology | ||
| Independent Studies | ||
| Data Abstraction and Data Structures | ||
| Object-Oriented Programming | ||
| Other Required Courses | ||
| ENG 111 | Composition and Rhetoric | 3 |
| or ENG 109 | Composition and Rhetoric for Second-Language Writers | |
| ENG 313 | Technical Writing | 3 |
| or EGS 215 | Workplace Writing | |
| EGS 319 | Medical Writing | 3 |
| MTH 122 | College Algebra (or higher) | 3 |
| STA 261 | Statistics | 4 |
| or STA 301 | Applied Statistics | |
| STC 136 | Introduction to Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 98 | |
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May not select courses used to meet other program requirements. Other technical electives must be pre-approved.