Computer Science - Secure Computing Emphasis, B.S.

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Program Description

The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with Secure Computing emphasis is a degree to provide a solid foundation in secure computing and develop advanced skills to master the technical details to develop complex systems securely. It consists mainly of 36 credit hours of security-focused classes, 30 core computer science classes, plus several additional computer sciences elective courses to have the greatest practical applicability. The degree will highly qualify students to meet the high-demand workforce in the security domain.

Matriculation Requirements

1. Completion of CS 1400 Fundamentals of Programming, CS 1410 Object Oriented Programming, CS 2300 Discrete Mathematical Structures I,  CS 2420 Introduction to Algorithms and Data Structures, CS 2450 Software Engineering I,  with a grade of C+ better.
2. Completion of MATH 1210 Calculus I and ENGL 1010 Introduction to Academic Writing or ENGH 1005 Literacies and Composition Across Contexts with a grade of C or better.  
3. Each of CS 1400, CS 1410, CS 2300, CS 2420, CS 2450, MATH 1210, and (ENGL 1010 or ENGH 1005) cannot be taken more than twice to obtain the required grade.
4. Overall GPA of 2.5 or higher.

Program Requirements

Core Requirements

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 Minimum grade required (see Graduation Requirements).

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If students choose CS 1420, please see advisor.

Graduation Requirements

1. Completion of a minimum of 120 semester credits, with a minimum of 40 upper-division credits.
2. Overall grade point average of 2.0 or above. Must have a minimum grade of C- with a combined GPA of 2.5 or higher in all discipline core and emphasis requirements and the General Education requirements marked with a footnote.
3. Residency hours -- minimum of 30 credit hours through course attendance at UVU. 10 of these hours must be within the last 45 hours earned. At least 12 of the credit hours earned in residence must be in approved CSE Department courses.
4. All transfer credit must be approved in writing by UVU.
5. No more than 80 semester hours and no more than 20 hours in CS type courses of transfer credit from a two-year college.
6. No more than 30 semester hours may be earned through independent study and/or extension classes.
7. Successful completion of at least one Global/Intercultural course.
8. Successful completion of at least two Writing Enriched (WE) courses.

Graduation Plan

This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track.

Program Learning Outcomes

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