Cyber Security
Courses You May Take
First Semester
| CISY1023 | Intro to Information Tech | 3 |
| CISY1113 | Computer Programming I | 3 |
| COMP1503 | Writing Studies | 3 |
| GLST2113 | Global & Diverse Perspectives | 3 |
| General Education Elective | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 15 | |
Second Semester
| CISY2133 | Computer Programming II | 3 |
| CISY2143 | Microcomputer Systems I | 3 |
| Literature Elective (Course Set) | 3 | |
| College Algebra or higher | 3 | |
| CISY2153 | Database Appl and Programng I | 3 |
| Total Credits | 15 | |
Entrance Requirements
Required
- Algebra
- Geometry
- Algebra 2
Required Course Prerequisites
If students do not place into MATH 1033 College Algebra, MATH 1084 Calculus I, MATH 1323 Quantitative Reasoning, 1034 College Algebra of Functions, 1054 Precalculus, or 2124 Statistical Methods & Analysis, then MATH 1014 Algebra Concepts is a required prerequisite for completion of the major.
In cyber security, you’ll learn to troubleshoot threats, configure secure servers, and design disaster recovery systems. You’ll apply forensic tools, firewall authentication, and vulnerability scans across diverse networks while gaining expertise in both Windows and Linux security. Training also emphasizes documentation, compliance, and risk management, so you’ll graduate prepared to prevent attacks, protect digital assets, and safeguard the systems organizations rely on every day.
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