Computer Security, B.A./B.S.

Curriculum 0310/0311

Computer Security has become an important field of study as computers become integrated into all aspects of life. Computer security professionals analyze and counteract threats to networks and computer systems, detect intrusions, and assure confidentiality. For more information contact the Computer Science Department . For help with schedule planning refer to the 4-Year Degree Map .

Major Departmental Requirements 51-55 Credits

Computing Prerequisites: (0-3 cr.)

CSC 121 - Introduction to Computing and the Web (3 cr.) or
CSC 122 - Physical Computing (3 cr.) or
CSC 123 - Scientific Simulation and Modeling (3 cr.) or
CSC 124 - Communicating Data (3 cr.)
Familiarity with programming.

Core Requirements: (35 cr.)

Elective Concentration: (9-13 cr.)

Select one concentration from the following:

Threat Analysis Concentration

CSC 324 - Information Visualization (3 cr.) or
CSC 330 - Human Computer Interaction (3 cr.)
CSC 452 - Threat Analysis and Modeling (3 cr.)
Select one of the following:
CSC 341 - Introduction to Databases with Web Applications (3 cr.) or
CSC 223 - Data Structures and Algorithms (3 cr.) and
CSC 233 - Data Structures and Algorithms Lab (1 cr.) and
CSC 441 - Database Management Systems (3 cr.)

Reliability Concentration

Privacy Concentration

Intrusion Detection Concentration

CSC 345 - Artificial Intelligence (3 cr.)
CSC 462 - Intrusion Detection (3 cr.)
Select one of the following:
CSC 341 - Introduction to Databases with Web Applications (3 cr.) or
CSC 223 - Data Structures and Algorithms (3 cr.) and
CSC 233 - Data Structures and Algorithms Lab (1 cr.) and
CSC 441 - Database Management Systems (3 cr.)

Management Information Systems Concentration

Security Elective: (3 cr.)

Select one course not applied to another section from the following:

Experiential Elective: (3 cr.)

Select three credits from the following:

Cognate Requirement 3-9 Credits

Communication Elective: (3 cr.)

Select one course from the following:

CMM 101 - Introduction to Public Speaking (3 cr.)
Another AWR course (other than CSC 372 ) by advisement

Mathematics Prerequisite/Placement: (0-6 cr.)

MAT 101 - Elementary College Mathematics (3 cr.) or equivalent (0-3 cr.)
MAT 102 - Precalculus (3 cr.) or Calculus Readiness Test (0-3 cr.)

Additional Degree Requirements

Completion of all Undergraduate Degree Requirements, including General Education: The Cardinal Core Curriculum, elective courses if applicable, and a total of 120 credits minimum.
A minimum GPA of 2.0 in Major Departmental Requirements.