Cybersecurity, BS (43-892) (120 hours) [Also available as an accelerated program]

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Major, Bachelor of Science Degree

Program Educational Objectives - Within a few years of graduation, a graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree in Cybersecurity will use the knowledge and skills obtained in the program to:

Have established themselves in successful cybersecurity-focused careers and/or pursuing advanced degrees.
Continue to update their professional knowledge and skills to adapt to innovation and change to meet the needs of industry and/or academia.
Contribute to the greater good of their communities through professional involvement and service.

Additionally, graduates with a Bachelor of Science degree in Cybersecurity will demonstrate the following specific student outcomes:

Analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline.
Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline.
Apply security principles and practices to maintain operations in the presence of risks and threats.

The B.S. Cybersecurity is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET. http://www.abet.org

Cybersecurity, BS (43-892) (4 Year Guide)

Cybersecurity, BS (43-892) (Missouri Innovation Campus (MIC)) (4 Year Guide)

Major Requirements: 61-69 Semester Hours

Core: 42 Semester Hours

Choose one of the following areas: 13-15 Semester Hours

Cyber Operations - 13 Sem. Hours
NET 1060 - Introduction to Networks (3: 2 lecture, 1 lab)
NET 1061 - Routers and Switching Essentials (3: 2 lecture, 1 lab)
NET 2060 - Scaling Networks (3: 2 lecture, 1 lab)
OR
CJ 3450 - Computer Crime Investigation (3)
NET 3068 - Network Security I (4: 3 lecture, 1 lab)
Secure Software Development - 15 Sem. Hours
CS 1100 - Computer Programming I (3)
CS 1110 - Computer Programming II (3)
CS 2300 - Data Structures (3)
SE 3910 - Software Engineering (3)
SE 4950 - Secure Software Engineering (3)

Electives from the following: 6-12 Semester Hours

General Education Requirements: 42-44 Semester Hours

All students must complete a minimum of 42 credit hours in general education. See The General Education Program Requirements for full listing of requirements. The following general education classes are required by this major:

Free Electives: 10-20 Semester Hours

Minimum Total: 120 Semester Hours

¹⁰Competency 10 course

Accelerated Program Notes:

The Accelerated model for this program is designed for the MS Cybersecurity & Information Assurance.

UCM students having completed at least 9 hours of cybersecurity courses above the 1000 level with a major GPA of at least 3.00 may consult with their faculty advisor and complete a school application to declare the accelerated BS/MS major in cybersecurity. Prior to beginning the graduate portion of the program, students in the accelerated program will need to apply to the UCM Graduate School for formal admission to the Accelerated BS/MS program.

Accelerated student may be eligible to include the following courses as overlap between the undergraduate and graduate programs. They would be taken at the Graduate level (5XXX):

CYBR 4140 - Web Applications Security (3)

CYBR 4610 - Cloud Security (3)

CYBR 4820 - Introduction to Information Assurance (3)

CYBR 4840 - Ethical Hacking (3)