The Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems (BS-CIS) with a cyber security concentration prepares students for a variety of IT managerial and technical cyber security and cyber defense positions. Students will gain working knowledge in a multitude of areas such as identifying cyber threats, cyber-exploits, network and server side attacks, defensive IT countermeasures, wireless network security, cryptography, password cracking, web exploitation, cyber terrorism, and various aspects of identifying threat vulnerabilities, IT security risk management, disaster recovery planning, cyber law, information assurance (IA), and more.

Cyber security concentration students will acquire the core cyber security knowledge that is required for key technical and managerial IT security positions. Students will develop the foundational skills needed to be successful in their chosen cyber security career path.

Program Objectives

The program seeks to develop a deeper understanding of the role of information systems within organizations and the processes that support technology-enabled business development.

At the conclusion of the CIS program, students will demonstrate the ability to:

1. Analyze, design, implement, and maintain an information system.
2. Communicate clearly and effectively in writing and speaking.
3. Work effectively as a team member for a common purpose.
4. Identify ethical issues and provide alternatives or solutions.

Specific Program Requirements

CIS majors must complete a total of 120 credits.

These credits include 36 credit hours of general education, 10 credits of quantitative analysis, 9 credits of non-CIS related courses, 52 credits in CIS major courses, 1 open elective, and 12 credits of Cyber Security Concentration.

CIS majors are encouraged to complete a minor in Business Administration or another Business-related minor.

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General Education courses must include the courses listed under "Specific General Education Requirements."

Specific General Education Requirements

Specific Graduation Requirements

• Students majoring in computer information systems must maintain grades of C or higher in all CIS courses. In addition, all required CIS prerequisites must be completed with a grade of C or higher.
• Students must complete at least 120 semester hours in an approved program of study, including 52 hours in the major.
• Students must complete a minimum of 21 credits of CIS upper-division course work. At least 16 of these upper-division CIS credits must be taken in residence.
• Students must complete a course planning worksheet and participate in the advisement process with a CIS faculty advisor.

Summary of Graduation Requirements (CIS)

General Education: 36¹
Quantitative Analysis Requirement: 10
Required Related: 9
Open Electives: 13
Major: 52

TOTAL (minimum credits): 120

Planning Sheet

Disclaimer: The Planning Sheet is designed as a guide for student's planning their course selections. The information on this page provides only a suggested schedule. Actual course selections should be made with the advice and consent of an academic advisor. While accurately portraying the information contained in the college catalog, this form is not considered a legal substitute for that document. Students should become familiar with the catalog in effect at the time in which they entered the institution.