Cybersecurity - Program Description
The Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity program prepares students to assess security needs of computer and network systems, recommend safeguard solutions, and manage the implementation and maintenance of security devices, systems, and procedures. The program includes instruction in computer architecture, programming, and systems analysis; networking; telecommunications; cryptography; security system design; applicable law and regulations; risk assessment and policy analysis; contingency planning; user access issues; investigation techniques; and troubleshooting.
Students in this Major
- Develop management skills, communication skills, and other skills in order to meet their challenging career.
- Are taught by qualified faculty in small classes.
- Gain hands-on experience on security and risk management, asset security, security engineering, communication and network security, identity and access management, security assessment and testing, security operations, and software development security.
- Are encouraged to pursue Cybersecurity internships during their senior year.
Admission Requirements
- Refer to the table of high school course prerequisites for admission.
- Students must be qualified to enter at least College Algebra (MATH 121) and Composition and the Spoken Word (ENGL 101).
- Computer or technology courses are strongly recommended.
- Transfers into this program must have a 2.0 GPA for admission. Students from other institutions and majors may have to complete certain bridge courses that could extend their graduation date.
Students who do not meet necessary prerequisites may be admitted to the College. However, completing the program may require more than four years.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS* (Curriculum 2698)
The following shows the typical course sequence and program requirements.
Semester I Credits
| Prefix | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CYBR 153 | Computer Logic & Algorithms | 3 |
| CYBR 165 | Survey of Cybersecurity | 3 |
| ENGL 101 | Composition and the Spoken Word (GER 1/2) | 3 |
| Mathematics Elective1 (GER 4) | 3-4 | |
| Natural Science Elective (GER 5) | 3 | |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 15-16 |
Semester II Credits
| Prefix | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CYBR 172 | Computer Fundamentals | 3 |
| MATH 141 | Statistics (GER 4) | 3 |
| Liberal Arts Elective (GER 3) | 3 | |
| Liberal Arts Elective (GER 7) | 3 | |
| Liberal Arts Elective (GER 6, 8, 9, 10, 11) | 3 | |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 16 |
Semester III Credits
| Prefix | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CYBR 181 | Programming Fundamentals | 4 |
| CYBR 216 | Database Fundamentals | 3 |
| CYBR 223 | Network Fundamentals | 3 |
| CYBR 273 | OS Fundamentals | 3 |
| Liberal Arts Elective (GER 6, 8, 9, 10, 11) | 3 | |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 17 |
Semester IV Credits
| Prefix | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CITA 204 | Systems Analysis and Design (WI)** | 3 |
| CYBR 250 | Information Security | 3 |
| Liberal Arts Elective (Any GER) | 3 | |
| Liberal Arts Elective (Any GER) | 3 | |
| Liberal Arts Elective | 3 | |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 15 |
Semester V Credits
| Prefix | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 351 | Discrete Mathematics | 3 |
| Data Security Elective4 | 3 | |
| Network Security Elective3 | 3 | |
| General Elective | 3 | |
| Liberal Arts Elective | 3 | |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 15 |
Semester VI Credits
| Prefix | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CYBR 352 | Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing | 3 |
| Data Security Elective4 | 3 | |
| Network Security Elective3 | 3 | |
| General Elective | 3 | |
| Liberal Arts Elective | 3 | |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 15 |
Semester VII Credits
| Prefix | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CYBR 450 | Cybersecurity Body of Knowledge | 3 |
| U/L Liberal Arts Elective | 3 | |
| U/L Liberal Arts Elective | 3 | |
| U/L Liberal Arts Elective | 3 | |
| Liberal Arts Elective | 3 | |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 15 |
Semester VIII Credits
| Prefix | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CYBR 485 | Cybersecurity Practice OR U/L Program Elective2 U/L Program Elective2 |
6 |
| U/L General Elective | 3 | |
| U/L Liberal Arts Elective | 3 | |
| U/L Liberal Arts Elective | 3 | |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 15 |
** Fulfills writing intensive requirement.
U/L = Upper Level Courses (300/400)
GER = General Education Requirement
LA = Liberal Arts and Sciences
1 MATH 121 College Algebra or higher.
2 Program elective - CYBR, CITA, DATA, JUST
3 Network Security Elective - CYBR 354, CYBR 356, CITA 440
4 Data Security Elective - CYBR 360, CYBR 365, CYBR 455.
Students in this program must take at least 45 UD credits and a minimum of 60 LA credits.
Students need to pass a total of 30 GER credits with a course in at least 7 of the 10 GER categories.
Review the Index of Course Descriptions
Cybersecurity Department Chair & NSA Point of Contact
Kambiz Ghazinour
Associate Professor
ghazinourk@canton.edu
Minhua Wang
Lecturer
wang@canton.edu