Computer Science (B.S.) - Cyber Security - Resident
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 101 | Foundational Skills | 1 |
| Math Elective | MATH 114 or higher | 4 |
| Technology Competency 2 | 0-3 | |
| Critical Thinking 1 | ||
| RLGN 105 | Introduction to Biblical Worldview 3 | 2 |
| Critical Thinking Elective | 3 | |
| Civic & Global Engagement 1 | ||
| EVAN 101 | Evangelism and the Christian Life 3 | 2 |
| Cultural Studies Elective | 3 | |
| Social & Scientific Inquiry 1 | ||
| Natural Science Elective | 4 | |
| Social Science Elective | 3 | |
| Christianity & Contexts 1 | ||
| BIBL 105 | Old Testament Survey | 2 |
| BIBL 110 | New Testament Survey | 2 |
| THEO 201 | Theology Survey I 3 | 2 |
| THEO 202 | Theology Survey II 3 | 2 |
| Total Hours | 42-45 | |
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Refer to the list of approved general education electives before enrolling in foundational skill requirements
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All students must pass the Computer Assessment OR complete applicable INFT course
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Students transferring in 45 or more UG credit hours will have the requirements of RLGN 105 & EVAN 101 waived; Students transferring in 60 or more UG credit hours will also have the requirements of THEO 201 & THEO 202 waived
Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major Foundational Courses | ||
| BUSI 240 | Organizational Behavior and Management 1 | 3 |
| CSCN 110 | Introduction to Computer Sciences 1 | 3 |
| CSCN 111 | Programming In C++ Beginner 1 | 3 |
| ENGR 270 | Technical Communication 1 | 3 |
| MATH 131 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry I 1 | 4 |
| PHYS 201 | General Physics I 1 | 4 |
| Total Hours | 20 | |
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Course may fulfill select general education requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major Core 1 | ||
| CSCN 112 | Programming in C++ Advanced | 3 |
| CSCN 215 | Data Structures and Algorithms using C++ | 3 |
| CSCN 230 | Business Data Communications and Networks | 3 |
| CSCN 326 | Database Design and Management | 3 |
| CSCN 340 | Information Security Concepts and Principles | 3 |
| CSCN 342 | Computer Architecture | 3 |
| CSCN 345 | Linux Operating System | 3 |
| CSCN 352 | Windows System Administration | 3 |
| CSCN 355 | Network Architecture, Protocols, and Theory | 3 |
| CSCN 434 | Programming Language Design and Compiler Theory | 3 |
| CSCN 443 | Operating Systems Design | 3 |
| CSCN 471 | Software Engineering Management | 3 |
| CSCN 485 | Cybersecurity Practicum I | 3 |
| CSCN 486 | Cybersecurity Practicum II | 3 |
| Total Hours | 42 | |
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Students are required to take these courses residentially in support of ABET accreditation. Exceptions are on a case-by-case basis and require ABET coordinator review and Department Chair approval.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Cognate 1 | ||
| CSCN 461 | Aspects of Computer Security-Defensive | 3 |
| CSCN 462 | Advanced Aspects of Computer Security-Ethical Hacking | 3 |
| CSCN 463 | Modern Cryptography | 3 |
| Computer Science Programming Language Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 12 | |
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Students are required to take these courses residentially in support of ABET accreditation. Exceptions are on a case-by-case basis and require ABET coordinator review and Department Chair approval.
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Choose one of the following Programming Language courses: CSIS 209, CSIS 212, CSIS 244, CSIS 312, CSIS 315, CSCN 315, CSIS 316, CSCN 316, CSIS 354, CSCN 354, or BMIT 212. Other languages may be approved by the department chair.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Quantitative Studies Courses | ||
| MATH 128 | Precalculus with Trigonometry 1 | 4 |
| MATH 211 | Introduction to Statistical Analysis | 3 |
| MATH 250 | Introduction to Discrete Mathematics | 3 |
| MATH 350 | Discrete Mathematics | 3 |
| Total Hours | 13 | |
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Any student entering the major directly into MATH 131 will require a 4 credit MATH Elective to substitute in place of MATH 128 (for example, MATH 132 may sub for credit)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Lab Sciences Courses | ||
| Lab Science Elective 1 | 4 | |
| Total Hours | 4 | |
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Choose any science course which includes a lab component. If choosing a Physics course, it must be PHYS 202 and PHYS 202L, or a higher level Physics course. PHYS 101 and PHYS 103 are not allowable.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Technical Elective Courses | ||
| Technical Elective 1 | 7 | |
| Total Hours | 7 | |
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Choose from: BUSI 300, BUSI 301, BUSI 313, BUSI 424, BUSI 427, any 200-400 level Computer Science course, any 200-400 level Engineering course (except ENGR 210), or any Advanced Math course (MATH 132 or higher) not already required by the degree.
All applicable prerequisites must be met
Graduation Requirements
- 120 Total hours
- 2.0 Overall grade point average
- 30 Hours must be upper-level courses (300-400 level)
- Grade of 'C' Minimum required for all courses in the Major, Quantitative Studies, Lab Sciences and Technical Elective, and Major Foundational sections
- 25% Of major, core, and cognate taken through Liberty University
- 30 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
- CSER All requirements must be satisfied before a degree will be awarded
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Hours | |
| ENGL 101 | Composition and Rhetoric | 3 |
| EVAN 101 | Evangelism and the Christian Life | 2 |
| INQR 101 | Inquiry | 1 |
| RLGN 105 | Introduction to Biblical Worldview | 2 |
| Information Literacy Elective (CSCN 110) 1 | 3 | |
| Technology Competency 2 | 0-3 | |
| MATH 128 | Precalculus with Trigonometry 3 | 4 |
| CSER | 0 | |
| Hours | 15-18 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| BIBL 105 | Old Testament Survey | 2 |
| RSCH 201 | Research | 3 |
| UNIV 101 | Foundational Skills | 1 |
| Information Literacy Elective (CSCN 111) 1 | 3 | |
| Math Elective (MATH 131) 1 | 4 | |
| CSCN 230 | Business Data Communications and Networks | 3 |
| CSER | 0 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Second Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| BIBL 110 | New Testament Survey | 2 |
| Communications Elective (ENGR 270) 1 | 3 | |
| CSCN 112 | Programming in C++ Advanced | 3 |
| CSCN 345 | Linux Operating System | 3 |
| MATH 250 | Introduction to Discrete Mathematics | 3 |
| CSER | 0 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| Social Science Elective (BUSI 240) 1 | 3 | |
| CSCN 215 | Data Structures and Algorithms using C++ | 3 |
| CSCN 352 | Windows System Administration | 3 |
| CSCN 355 | Network Architecture, Protocols, and Theory | 3 |
| MATH 350 | Discrete Mathematics | 3 |
| CSER | 0 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Third Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| Natural Science Elective (PHYS 201) 1 | 4 | |
| CSCN 342 | Computer Architecture | 3 |
| CSCN 461 | Aspects of Computer Security-Defensive | 3 |
| CSCN 463 | Modern Cryptography | 3 |
| MATH 211 | Introduction to Statistical Analysis | 3 |
| CSER | 0 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| CSCN 326 | Database Design and Management | 3 |
| CSCN 340 | Information Security Concepts and Principles | 3 |
| CSCN 471 | Software Engineering Management | 3 |
| Computer Science Programming Elective 4 | 3 | |
| Lab Science Elective 5 | 4 | |
| CSER | 0 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| THEO 201 | Theology Survey I | 2 |
| CSCN 434 | Programming Language Design and Compiler Theory | 3 |
| CSCN 443 | Operating Systems Design | 3 |
| CSCN 462 | Advanced Aspects of Computer Security-Ethical Hacking | 3 |
| CSCN 485 | Cybersecurity Practicum I | 3 |
| CSER | 0 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| THEO 202 | Theology Survey II | 2 |
| Critical Thinking Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Cultural Studies Elective 1 | 3 | |
| CSCN 486 | Cybersecurity Practicum II | 3 |
| Technical Elective 6 | 3 | |
| CSER | 0 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Total Hours | 120-123 | |
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Refer to the list of approved general education electives at www.liberty.edu/gened before enrolling in foundational skills requirements
- 2
All students must pass the Computer Assessment OR complete applicable INFT course; refer to www.liberty.edu/computerassessment for more information
- 3
Any student entering the major directly into MATH 131 will require a 4 credit MATH Elective to substitute in place of MATH 128 (for example, MATH 132 may sub for credit)
- 4
Choose one of the following Programming Language courses: CSCN (or CSIS) 209, 212, 244, 312, 315, 316, or 354, or BMIT 212. Other languages may be approved by the department chair. CSCN 354 is strongly recommended for the Cybersecurity Cognate
- 5
Choose any science course which includes a lab component. If choosing a Physics course, it must be PHYS 201 and 202L, or a higher level Physics course. PHYS 101 and 103 are not allowable.
- 6
Choose from: BUSI 300, 301, 313, 424, 427, any 200-400 level Computer Science course, any 200-400 level Engineering course (except ENGR 210), or any Advanced Math course (must be MATH 132 or higher) not already required by the degree.