Computer Science Cybersecurity (B.S.) - Online
Important: This degree plan is effective for those starting this degree program in fall 2024 through summer 2025. This degree plan will remain in effect for students who do not break enrollment or who do not change degree programs, concentrations, or cognates.
General Education/Foundational Skills Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Communication & Information Literacy 1 | ||
| ENGL 101 | Composition and Rhetoric | 3 |
| Communications Elective | 3 | |
| Information Literacy Elective | 3 | |
| Information Literacy Elective | 3 | |
| Technological Solutions & Quantitative Reasoning 1 | ||
| UNIV 104 | Instructional Technology for Successful Online Learning | 0-3 |
| Math Elective | MATH 114 or higher | 4 |
| Critical Thinking 1 | ||
| RLGN 104 | Christian Life and Biblical Worldview 2 | 4 |
| Critical Thinking Elective | 3 | |
| Civic & Global Engagement 1 | ||
| Cultural Studies Elective | 3 | |
| Social & Scientific Inquiry 1 | ||
| Natural Science Elective | 4 | |
| Social Science Elective | 3 | |
| Christianity & Contexts 1 | ||
| BIBL 104 | Survey of Old and New Testament | 4 |
| THEO 104 | Introduction to Theology Survey 2 | 4 |
| Total Hours | 41-44 | |
- 1
Refer to the list of approved general education electives before enrolling in foundational skill requirements
- 2
Students transferring in 45 or more UG credit hours will have the requirement of RLGN 104 waived; Students transferring in 60 or more UG credit hours will also have the requirement of THEO 104 waived
Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major Foundational Courses | ||
| CSIS 110 | Introduction to Computer Science 1,2 | 3 |
| MATH 128 | Elementary Functions and Coordinate Geometry 1,2 | 4 |
| PHYS 201 | General Physics I 1,2 | 4 |
| Total Hours | 11 | |
- 1
Course may fulfill select general education requirements.
- 2
Minimum grade of 'C' required
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major Core | ||
| CSIS 100 | Introduction to Information Sciences and Systems | 3 |
| CSIS 111 | Introduction to Programming Using C++ | 3 |
| CSIS 112 | Advanced Programming | 3 |
| CSIS 215 | Algorithms and Data Structures | 3 |
| CSIS 325 | Database Management Systems | 3 |
| CSIS 340 | Studies in Information Security | 3 |
| CSIS 342 | Computer Architecture and Organization | 3 |
| CSIS 345 | Introduction to Linux | 3 |
| CSIS 352 | System Administration | 3 |
| CSIS 355 | Network Architecture and Protocols | 3 |
| CSIS 434 | Theory of Programming Languages | 3 |
| CSIS 443 | Operating Systems | 3 |
| CSIS 461 | Technical Aspects of Computer Security | 3 |
| CSIS 463 | Modern Cryptography | 3 |
| CSIS 471 | Software Engineering | 3 |
| CSIS 485 | Cybersecurity Capstone I | 3 |
| CSIS 486 | Cybersecurity Capstone II | 3 |
| Total Hours | 51 | |
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Quantitative Studies Courses | ||
| MATH 131 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry I | 4 |
| MATH 211 | Introduction to Statistical Analysis | 3 |
| MATH 250 | Introduction to Discrete Mathematics | 3 |
| MATH 350 | Discrete Mathematics | 3 |
| Total Hours | 13 | |
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Lab Sciences Courses | ||
| Lab Science Elective 1 | 4 | |
| Total Hours | 4 | |
- 1
Choose from BIOL 101 Principles of Biology (3 c.h.) and BIOL 103 Principles of Biology Laboratory (1 c.h.), or PHSC 210 Elements of Earth Science (3 c.h.) and PHSC 211 Elements of Earth Science Lab (1 c.h.), or any other Lab Science Course and its associated Lab
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Technical Elective Courses | 12-15 | |
| Technical Elective 1,2 | ||
| Technical Elective 1,2 | ||
| Technical Elective 1,2 | ||
| Technical Elective 1,2 | ||
| Total Hours | 12-15 | |
- 1
Choose a minimum of 12 credits from any CSIS course not already required in the degree, or any ENGx (Engineering) course
- 2
A 300-400 level Computer Science Information Systems internship is strongly recommended
All applicable prerequisites must be met
Graduation Requirements
- 121 Total Hours
- 2.0 Overall grade point average
- 30.25 Hours must be upper-level courses (300-400 level)
- Grade of ‘C’ Minimum required for all courses in the major, quantitative studies, lab science, and technical electives
- 25% Of major taken through Liberty University
- 30.25 Hours must be completed through Liberty University
- Grad App Submission of Degree Completion Application must be completed within the last semester of a student's anticipated graduation date
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Hours | |
| Math Elective (MATH 128) 1 | 4 | |
| CSIS 100 | Introduction to Information Systems and Information Technology | 3 |
| UNIV 104 | Instructional Technology for Successful Online Learning | 0-3 |
| Information Literacy Elective (CSIS 110) 1 | 3 | |
| ENGL 101 | Composition and Rhetoric | 3 |
| Hours | 13-16 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| MATH 131 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry I | 4 |
| Technical Elective 2,3 | 3 | |
| CSIS 111 | Introduction to Programming Using C++ | 3 |
| Communications Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Hours | 13 | |
| Second Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| MATH 211 | Introduction to Statistical Analysis | 3 |
| Technical Elective 2,3 | 3 | |
| CSIS 112 | Advanced Programming Using C++ | 3 |
| MATH 250 | Introduction to Discrete Mathematics | 3 |
| BIBL 104 | Survey of Old and New Testament | 4 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| CSIS 340 | Studies in Information Security | 3 |
| MATH 350 | Discrete Mathematics | 3 |
| CSIS 215 | Algorithms and Data Structures | 3 |
| Natural Science Elective (PHYS 201) 1 | 4 | |
| Information Literacy Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Third Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| CSIS 345 | Introduction to Linux | 3 |
| THEO 104 | Introduction to Theology Survey | 4 |
| CSIS 325 | Database Management Systems | 3 |
| Cultural Studies Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Lab Science Elective 4 | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| CSIS 342 | Computer Architecture and Organization | 3 |
| CSIS 352 | System Administration | 3 |
| CSIS 355 | Network Architecture and Protocols | 3 |
| CSIS 434 | Theory of Programming Languages | 3 |
| Social Sciences Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| CSIS 463 | Modern Cryptography | 3 |
| CSIS 443 | Operating Systems | 3 |
| CSIS 461 | Technical Aspects of Computer Security | 3 |
| CSIS 471 | Software Engineering | 3 |
| RLGN 104 | Christian Life and Biblical Worldview | 4 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| CSIS 485 | Cybersecurity Capstone I | 3 |
| Technical Elective 2,3 | 3 | |
| CSIS 486 | Cybersecurity Capstone II | 3 |
| Technical Elective 2,3 | 3 | |
| Critical Thinking Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 120-123 | |
- 1
Refer to the list of approved general education electives at www.liberty.edu/gened before enrolling in foundational skills requirements
- 2
Choose from: any CSIS course3 not already required in the degree, or any ENGx (Engineering) course. A total of 12 credits are required for Technical Electives.
- 3
A 300-400 level Computer Science Information Systems internship is strongly recommended
- 4
Choose from BIOL 101 and BIOL 103, OR PHSC 210 and 211, OR any other Lab Science course and its associated Lab