2025 - 2026 Academic Catalog

Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity

The Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity program is designed to provide students with a robust understanding of the methods and tools used to secure digital infrastructures. The program will emphasize technical skills, risk management, legal and ethical considerations, and real-world applications of cybersecurity strategies. Students will be equipped to pursue careers in cybersecurity operations, network defense, and information security management.

General Education Foundation

Communications

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
ENG 151Introduction to College Composition

3

ENG 152Intermediate College Composition

3

COM 200Introduction to Speech Communication

3

Total Credit Hours:9

Humanities/Fine Arts

Choose one of the following:

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
HUM 101Appreciation of the Arts

3

HUM 102Applied Humanities

3

HUM 103The Humanities-Ancient to Medieval

3

HUM 104The Humanities-Renaissance to Twen tieth Century

3

MT 100Music Fundamentals

2

MU 201Introduction to Church Music - Philosophy and Administration

2

MU 303Worship Song Literature

2

MU 330Musical Drama

2

Any ensemble

Any applied music course by audition

Total Credit Hours:3

Literature

Choose one of the following:

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
ENG 221Survey of World Literature

3

ENG 222Survey of American Literature I

3

ENG 226Survey of American Literature II

3

ENG 223Survey of British Literature I

3

ENG 227Survey of British Literature II

3

ENG 224Survey of Christian Literature

3

Total Credit Hours:3

Mathematics

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
MA 130Business Mathematics

3

Or

Equivalent or higher

Total Credit Hours:3

History

Choose one of the following pairs:

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
HI 211Western Civilization- Earliest Times to 1700

3

And

HI 212Western Civilization-1700 to Present

3

 

HI 223American History- Age of Exploration to Reconstruction

3

And

HI 224American History- Reconstruction to Present

3

 

MH 403Music History and Literature - Antiquity to Baroque

3

And

MH 404Music History and Literature - Classical to Twentieth Century

3

Total Credit Hours:6

Science

Choose one of the following:

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
SCI 201Introduction to Biological Science

3

SCI 202Introduction to Earth Science

3

SCI 203Physical Science

3

SCI 204Introduction to Chemistry

3

Total Credit Hours:3

Psychology

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
PSY 201General Psychology

3

Total Credit Hours:3

Technology

Choose one of the following:

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
IT 202Information Technology Applications

3

EDU 2040Information Technology for Educators

3

MU 202Basic Technology for Worship Ministry

3

MUE 360FTechnology for the Music Classroom K-12

3

Total Credit Hours:3

Biblical/Theological Foundation

Requirements

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
BF 101Old Testament Survey

3

BF 103New Testament Survey

3

SF 101Spiritual Formation

3

EV 201Personal Evangelism

3

MI 202Introduction to Christian Missions

3

Total Credit Hours:15

Major Specific Coursework

Core Coursework

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
CSCY 101Introduction to Cybersecurity

3

CSCY 110Networking Fundamentals

3

CSCY 120Operating Systems Security

3

CSCY 210Cryptography

3

CSCY 220Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing

3

CSCY 230Cyber Defense and Countermeasures

3

CSCY 310Cybersecurity Risk Management and Governance

3

CSCY 320Cybersecurity Law and Ethics

3

CSCY 330Incident Response and Forensics

3

CSCY 340Cloud Security

3

CSCY 410Advanced Network Security

3

CSCY 420Secure Software Development

3

CSCY 430Security Operations and Siem

3

CSCY 450Capstone Project in Cybersecurity

3

Total Credit Hours:42

Core Electives

Choose three of the following:

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
CSCY 470Mobile Device Security

3

CSCY 480Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity

3

CSCY 490Blockchain and Security

3

CSCY 499Cybersecurity Internship

3

Total Credit Hours:9

General Electives

Requirements

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
Choose four elective courses

Total Credit Hours:12

Total Credit Hours: 120