Program Overview

The multidisciplinary program in Cybersecurity is designed to produce graduates who can identify, assess, and manage cyber threats. The educational objectives for students completing this BS degree program are that they:

1. Grow as well-educated professionals with an integrated high-level understanding of cyber systems, processes, and the main body of knowledge of computing and cybersecurity as a whole.
2. Be able to creatively apply theoretical and practical knowledge of cybersecurity to identify, assess, and manage cyber threats.
3. Work effectively, as an individual or as a member of a team, while communicating effectively with diverse audiences; contributing to a collaborative and inclusive environment; and complying with the ethical, legal, and professional standards of the discipline; and
4. Maintain their skills as the field evolves and appreciate the need for continuing professional growth and development to keep current in the profession.

All undergraduate students majoring in Cybersecurity will meet the following student general outcomes, specified by ABET CAC, upon their graduation:

1. Analyze a complex computing problem and apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
2. Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline.
3. Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
4. Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
5. Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline.
6. Specifically, graduates should have an ability to apply security principles and practices to maintain operations in the presence of risks and threats.

The Bachelor of Science (BS) in Cybersecurity requires successful completion of 120 hours, including (1) the UCA Core: complete 39 hours to meet lower-division UCA Core requirements and complete upper-division UCA Core requirements using major, minor, or elective courses (see the UCA Core requirements); (2) degree requirements; and (3) major requirements outlined below. This program does not require a minor.

Mathematics Pathway: First-time, first-year students majoring in Cybersecurity enter the College Algebra Mathematics Pathway and must enroll in MATH 1390 during their first year of study, unless they have been awarded credit for MATH 1390.