Degree Plan

Bachelor of Science in Cyber Security Systems

The B.S. in Cyber Security is a structured program and does not include course electives in the degree plan. This sequence is developed to ensure course material is presented and built upon as the student progresses toward degree completion.

UIW Core - Total Hours 43
Major - Total Hours 79 (CIS and CSEC courses)
Degree - Total Hours 122

B.S. in Cyber Security 4-Year Degree Plan
B.S. in Cyber Security Degree Checklist

Fall
Course Hrs.
CIS 1100 Orientation 1
CIS 2340 Introduction to Operating Systems 3
CIS 2328 Hardware & Systems Software 3
MATH 2303 Probability and Statistics 3
ENGL 1311 Composition I 3
1st semester of a Modern Language 3
Total hours 16
Spring
Course Hrs.
CIS 2350 UNIX/Linux Operating Systems 3
CIS 2330 Programming Languages I 3
CIS 2335 Computer Networks 3
ENGL 1312 Composition II 3
2nd semester of a Modern Language 3
Total hours 15
Fall
Course Hrs.
CSEC 2300 Foundations of Cyber Security 3
CIS 2333 Scripting Languages 3
CIS 2368 Website Development I 3
CIS 3367 Networks and Telecommunications 3
PHIL 1381 Introduction to Philosophy 3
Total hours 15
Spring
Course Hrs.
CSEC 3300 Cyber Systems and Components 3
CIS 3340 Client-Server Networks 3
CIS 3325 Linux Networking 3
ENGL 2310 World Literature Studies 3
PHIL 3312 Logic 3
Total hours 15
Fall
Course Hrs.
CIS 3353 Computer Systems Security 3
CSEC 3370 Law and Ethics in Cyber Security 3
CIS 3362 Systems Analysis and Design 3
ECON 2301 Macroeconomics 3
HIST 1311, 1312, 1321, or 1322 3
Total hours 15
Spring
Course Hrs.
CIS 3335 Cryptography 3
CIS 4355 Cloud Computing 3
CIS 3310 Database Systems Management 3
CSEC 3319 Internship in CSEC 3
Fine Arts 3
Total hours 15
Fall
Course Hrs.
CIS 3345 Digital Forensics 3
CIS 3370 Intrusion Detection System 3
CSEC 3320 Network Security Management 3
Science Course with Lab 4
DWHP 1200 Dimensions of Wellness 2
PEHP Physical Fitness course 1
Total hours 16
Spring
Course Hrs.
CSEC 4300 Malware Analysis 3
CSEC 4320 Risk Management and Policy 3
CIS 4370 Network Penetration Testing 3
CSEC 4390 Practicum (Honors CSEC 43RCH) 3
RELS Religious Studies 3
Total hours 15