Cybersecurity
General
Program Title
Cybersecurity
Degree Designation
MIN
Award Type
Minor
Program Level
Undergraduate
Instruction Mode
On Campus
Program Description
Students in the Cybersecurity minor will learn many aspects of computer and network security, including intrusion detection, ethical hacking, high-level programming, privacy, and cryptography. Demand is high for students with skills and knowledge in Cybersecurity. The Cybersecurity minor is intended for students pursuing degrees in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or Mathematics but it is open to any student wanting to supplement their degree program with a solid background in programming, networking, and cybersecurity topics.
Department/Unit(s)
College/School
College of Science and Engineering
Status
Active
Admission Requirements
What previous degree and/or experience is required prior to admission to this program?
Associates Degree, Bachelors Degree
Minimum undergraduate GPA for admission
2.5
Other requirements applicants MUST complete prior to admission.
Students may apply when the following conditions are met:
• Currently enrolled in the university with a specific major program.
• Earned at least 30 college credits with a GPA of 2.5 or better.
Students who do not meet the above requirements or are on academic probation will not be accepted to the minor and will not be allowed to take any 400-level courses in the discipline.
• Currently enrolled in the university with a specific major program.
• Earned at least 30 college credits with a GPA of 2.5 or better.
Students who do not meet the above requirements or are on academic probation will not be accepted to the minor and will not be allowed to take any 400-level courses in the discipline.
Required GPA for graduation
2.5
Minimum Course Grade
C- (1.67)
Minimum Course Grade Applies To
All courses in this program
Requirements
Program Learning Outcomes
Outcome
Analyze a complex computing problem and apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
Outcome
Design, implement and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline.
Outcome
Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
Outcome
Apply security principles and practices to maintain operations in the presence of risks and threats.
Degree Maps
Major Code
8116
Program Code
8116.01