Computer Science, B.S., Concentration in Cybersecurity

The Department of Computer Science and Engineering offers an optional concentration in Cybersecurity to students interested in broadening their knowledge in this specific area of computing and wishing this area of concentration in their degree. The concentration is available to, but not required of, any student enrolled in the Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science. The concentration will be noted on the transcript of the students. Students may earn only one concentration and the concentration must be completed as part of their degree.

Requirements for the Computer Science, B.S., Concentration in Cybersecurity

To earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science with a concentration in Cybersecurity, students must complete the following sequence of courses to satisfy their professional track and professional electives requirements of the Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science. See Computer Science degree requirements for detail. Students who are interested in the concentration are advised to select Cybersecurity Track and to consult an academic adviser for guidance on course selection. Completing the concentration requires a minimum of 128 credits.

Primary Subjects

Select at least three courses

Additional Subjects

Select a course if only three are selected from the primary subjects

Note

Students can substitute one of the additional subjects with at least 3 credits of CSI 4900 (Special Topics), CSI 4995 (Undergraduate Research), or CSI 4996 (Independent Study) provided that the coursework is in the area of cybersecurity. Approvals of both the instructor and the chair of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering are required for such a substitution.