Cybersecurity
Majors and Minors
Major Minor
B.B.A. with a Concentration in Cybersecurity Minor in CybersecurityCourses
(1-6 hours) An opportunity for students to gain added early applied experience and insight in approved off-campus settings. Internships consist of at least 40 working hours per credit hour in areas related to the discipline. Assignments may include selected readings, public presentation, and a final portfolio containing essays, weekly journal, and supporting material. Advisors, program coordinators, department chairs, and the internship coordinator (or designee) must approve the internship before a student begins their work. Lower level internships will be taken as pass/no credit.
Provides a foundational understanding of cybersecurity principles, threats, and defensive techniques, equipping students with the knowledge and skills to protect digital assets and secure online privacy.
Guides students through the process of identifying and securing rewarding careers in cybersecurity, with a focus on career exploration, job search strategies, professional networking, and effectively showcasing skills to potential employers.
Covers how to identify and mitigate common network and system vulnerabilities, implement security controls, and utilize tools like SIEM and encryption to protect against cyber attacks.
Explores the methods used by cybercriminals as well as the laws and policies in place to deter them. This course explores the critical role of governance in mitigating cybercrime and ensuring the integrity of digital environments. Develop and implement robust security policies procedures that align with legal and ethical standards and help create a resilient, compliant digital ecosystem.
Provides hands-on experience in incident detection and response, investigating cybercrimes, gathering digital evidence, and communicating findings effectively.
Teaches students to think like hackers, using ethical hacking tools and techniques to identify vulnerabilities, conduct penetration tests, and improve the security posture of networks and systems.
Explores emerging trends and technologies in cybersecurity, such as mobile and cloud security, social engineering countermeasures, and the impact of AI and blockchain, with a focus on how to assess and mitigate risks in these evolving landscapes.
A comprehensive, project-based culmination of the program where students apply their knowledge to real-world challenges, integrating various aspects of cybersecurity including risk assessment, security implementation, incident response, and policy development, while preparing for industry certifications.
(1-6 hours) An internship is designed to give students direct exposure and experience working in a professional environment. It requires, and develops, both content knowledge and soft skills. Pre-majors may consider an exploratory internship in any area; majors are encouraged to complete an internship in the discipline in which they desire to work after graduation. Students will work with the department faculty and the Career Center to initiate the internship request. Since this is an academic experience, students will develop a learning contract in collaboration with the site supervisor, will complete written reflections during the semester, and will complete a portfolio at the end of the semester. Students may choose to complete more than one internship, but no more than 6 credit hours may be applied toward the student’s graduation requirements. Internships consist of at least 40 working hours per credit hour in areas related to the discipline. Advisors, program coordinators, department chairs, and the internship coordinator (or designee) must approve the internship before a student begins their work
