Program Requirements

First Semester

Course #Course TitleCreditsPrerequisites/Comments

151-100Intro to Cybersecurity3Program studentThis course introduces current cybersecurity threats, security responses and prevention strategies. Students will learn about cybersecurity standards, cybersecurity framework, and applications in multiple environments. Students will also learn about methods and techniques used to mitigate risks and vulnerability found in business environments.

TOTAL CREDITS:3 

Second Semester

Course #Course TitleCreditsPrerequisites/Comments

151-109Ethical Hacking3151-100This course is the first course in preparing students for the EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker certification exam. Students will learn the steps and methodology used by threat actors in a modern environment. Students will learn various methods of gathering information and identifying vulnerabilities in systems and how to defend against these techniques.

151-113Cybersecurity Response Mgmt3Program student; 151-100This course will help students identify effective planning strategies in response to a cybersecurity event at an organization. Students will examine potential benefits and drawbacks in the communication of a cybersecurity event. The course will also help students identify possible recovery and mitigation strategies for the cybersecurity attack. Students will evaluate changes and improvements to be made within organizational processes to prevent future events.

TOTAL CREDITS:6 

Third Semester

Course #Course TitleCreditsPrerequisites/Comments

151-103Cybersecurity Policy & Mgmt3Program student; 151-100 or concurrentStudents identify effective cybersecurity polices and operations found in society today. In addition, students will analyze responsible governance of cybersecurity policies. This course will identify legal impacts and obligations for an organization in the context of a cybersecurity attack. Students will evaluate best practices in ensuring accountability in the areas of individual ethical behavior and organizational cybersecurity strategic planning.

151-111Offensive Cyber Security3151-109This course is the second course preparing students for the EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker certification exam. Students will exam various common types of systems used in personal and enterprise environments and examine common vulnerabilities and tools used against these systems as well as steps to properly secure these systems.

TOTAL CREDITS:6 

Fourth Semester

Course #Course TitleCreditsPrerequisites/Comments

151-116Cybersecurity Management3Program student; 151-103In this course students will demonstrate the ability to implement cybersecurity processes, policies and procedures into an organization. Students will research how cybersecurity problems impact an organization. Students will then identify applications and networks which may be vulnerable to a cybersecurity attack. Upon identification of security vulnerabilities students will research regulations and standards to create a series of operational plans and procedures to incorporate into an organization's cybersecurity practices.

TOTAL CREDITS:3