2020-21 University Catalog 
    
    Mar 29, 2024  
2020-21 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Cybersecurity (Portland-Metro Campus), BS


The BS in Cybersecurity provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to competently scan, assess, report, and mitigate cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and exploits on information systems and technology. A graduate of the BS in Cybersecurity program is prepared to assess the security needs of computer and network systems, recommend safeguard solutions, and manage the implementation and maintenance of security devices, systems, and procedures. Includes instruction in computer architecture, scripting, systems analysis, networking, cryptography, security system design, applicable law and regulations, risk assessment and policy analysis, contingency planning, user access issues, investigation techniques, and troubleshooting.

Curriculum


Required courses and recommended terms during which they should be taken:

Freshman Year


Total: 15 Credit Hours

Winter


Total: 15 Credit Hours

Spring


Total: 17 Credit Hours

Sophomore Year


Fall


Total: 18 Credit Hours

Total: 16 Credit Hours

Total: 17 Credit Hours

Junior Year


Total: 15 Credit Hours

Total: 16 Credit Hours

Total: 13 Credit Hours

Senior Year


Total: 13 Credit Hours

Total: 17 Credit Hours

Total: 12 Credit Hours

Total for a B.S. in Cybersecurity: 184 Credit Hours