Cybersecurity, B.S.

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Program Description

Program Requirements 

Graduation Requirements

1. Completion of at least 120 semester credits required in the BS degree; at least 40 credit hours must be upper-division courses.
2. Overall grade point average 2.0 or above with a minimum of 2.5 GPA in all discipline core, specialty core, and elective courses with no grade lower than a "C-."
3. Residency hours: Minimum of 30 credit hours through course attendance at UVU, with at least 10 hours earned in the last 45 hours.
4. Completion of GE and specified departmental requirements. Students are responsible for completing all prerequisite courses.
5. Completion of GE global intercultural requirement. INFO 4050G Global Ethical and Professional Perspectives in IS and IT  satisfies this requirement.  
6. Successful completion of at least one Global/Intercultural course.
7. 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.

Plan of Study Grid

First Year
Semester 1		Credit Hours
ENGL 1010	Introduction to Academic Writing	3
Complete Math Requirement		3
Social/Behavior Science		3
INFO 1120	Information Systems and Technology Fundamentals	3
IT 1510	Introduction to System Administration--Linux/UNIX	3
	Credit Hours	15
Semester 2
ENGL 2010	Intermediate Academic Writing	3
Fine Arts Distribution		3
INFO 1200	Computer Programming I for IS IT	3
IT 1600	Computer Architecture and Systems Software	3
IT 2600	Data Communication Fundamentals	3
	Credit Hours	15
Second Year
Semester 3
CYBR 2650	Cloud Computing and Security	3
INFO 2410	Database Fundamentals	3
MGMT 2340	Business Statistics I	3
Personal, Professional, and Civic Growth		3
CYBR 2700	Information Security Fundamentals	3
	Credit Hours	15
Semester 4
CYBR 2750	Scripting for Cybersecurity	3
CYBR 2800	Computer Forensic Fundamentals	3
INFO 3300	Web Systems Development	3
IT 2530	Introduction to System Administration--WIndows Client	3
CS 2300	Discrete Mathematical Structures I	3
	Credit Hours	15
Third Year
Semester 5
Biology Distribution		3
ENGL 2100	Technical Communication	3
CS 3110	Applied Cryptography	3
IT 3600	Internetworking and Router Management	3
Discipline Elective		3
	Credit Hours	15
Semester 6
Physical Science Distribution		3
CYBR 3700	Ethical Hacking and Countermeasures	3
CYBR 4350	Web and Application Security	3
Discipline Elective (Upper Division)		3
Major Elective		3
	Credit Hours	15
Fourth Year
Semester 7
American Institutions		3
INFO 3430	Systems Analysis and Design	3
CYBR 4550	Threat Hunting and Incident Response	3
CYBR 4700	Enterprise Cybersecurity Management	3
Major Elective		3
	Credit Hours	15
Semester 8
INFO 4050G	Global Ethical and Professional Perspectives in IS and IT	3
CYBR 4150	Data Security Analytics	3
CYBR 4750	Cybersecurity Capstone	3
Major Elective		3
Major Elective		3
	Credit Hours	15
	Total Credit Hours	120

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.