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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

ENG 151Introduction to College Composition

3
ENG 152Intermediate College Composition

3
COM 200Introduction to Speech Communicat ion

3
Total Credit Hours:9

Humanities/Fine Arts

Choose one of the following:

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:

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

MA 130Business Mathematics

3
Or
Equivalent or higher
Total Credit Hours:3

History

Choose one of the following pairs:

HI 211Western Civilization. Earliest Time to 1700

3
And
HI 212Western Civilization-1700 to Pre- sent

3
 
HI 223American History-Age of Exploration to Reconstruction

3
And
HI 224American History-Reconstruction to Present

3
 
MH 403Music History and Literature-Anti- quity to Baroque

3
And
MH 404Music History and Literature-Classi cal to Twentieth Century

3
Total Credit Hours:6

Science

Choose one of the following:

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

PSY 201General Psychology

3
Total Credit Hours:3

Technology

Choose one of the following:

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

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

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:

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

Choose four elective courses
Total Credit Hours:12

Total Credit Hours: 120