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Undergraduate Catalog 2024-2025



Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity

Description

Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà is recognized by the National Security Agency and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security as a Center for Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense from 2004 to present. Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà has 20 years of expertise behind each class that drives you as a professional to be the best in your field. You will receive an outstanding and well-rounded education that will not only teach you the foundations of the field but also will hone your ability to think critically and analytically, adapt to change and communicate effectively.

For students who are not majoring in this field, consider a Cybersecurity minor which will provide a foundation in database networking and cybersecurity principles. Visit the Cybersecurity minor catalog page for more information.

Program Student Outcomes

The program enables students to attain the following by the time of graduation:

  • Analyze a problem and identify and define the security risks and requirements appropriate to its solution.
  • Demonstrate the use of techniques, skills and tools necessary for cyber defense within an organization.
  • An understanding of professional, ethical, legal, security and social issues and responsibilities related to computing.
  • Function effectively on teams to accomplish a common goal.

Degree Requirements - Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity (120 credits)

To obtain this undergraduate degree, the student must fulfill the requirements of the University Core Curriculum, the requirements for the program major and complete a minimum of 120 credit hours.

Requirements for the Major (48 credits)

Required Courses (42 credits):

  • CIS 1010 Foundations of Cybersecurity (3 credits)
  • CIS 2570 Network Engineering Fundamentals (3 credits)
  • CIS 3070 Software Testing and Quality Assurance (3 credits)
  • CIS 3350 Introduction to Human Factors in IT Security (3 credits)
  • CIS 3720 Incident Response and Disaster Recovery (3 credits)
  • CIS 3850 Cybersecurity Risk Management (3 credits)
  • CIS 4060 Systems Analysis and Design (3 credits)
  • CIS 4075 Enterprise Architecture (3 credits)
  • CIS 4450 Introduction to Digital Forensics (3 credits)
  • CIS 4505 Software Project Management (3 credits)
  • CIS 4560 Database Design (3 credits)
  • CIS 4650 Information and Society (3 credits)
  • CIS 4710 Ethical Hacking (3 credits)
  • ENL 3030 Technical Writing (3 credits)

Plus Two Electives (6 credits):

  • Any CIS classes not listed in the major (3 credits)
  • BUS 3170 Management of Information Systems (3 credits)
  • CSSE 1710 Introduction to Programming I (3 credits)
  • CSSE 2130 Java (3 credits)
  • CSSE 4440 Web Technology (3 credits)

Program Contact Information

Gregory Laidlaw, DMIT, CISSP
Lecturer and Chair
Department of Cybersecurity & Information Systems
Briggs Building, Room 213
McNichols Campus

Email: laidlags@udmercy.edu
Telephone: 313-993-3337
Fax: 313-993-1166