Computer Science (B.S.) - Cyber Security - Resident
Important: This degree plan is effective for those starting this degree program in fall 2021 through summer 2022. 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 |
| INQR 101 | Inquiry | 1 |
| 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 |
| RSCH 201 | Research | 3 |
| 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 | 46-49 | |
| 1 | Refer to the list of approved general education electives before enrolling in foundational skill requirements |
| 2 | All students must pass the Computer Assessment OR complete applicable INFT course |
| 3 | Students transferring in 45 or more UG credit hours will have the requirements of RLGN 105 Introduction to Biblical Worldview (2 c.h.) & EVAN 101 Evangelism and the Christian Life (2 c.h.) waived; Students transferring in 60 or more UG credit hours will also have the requirements of THEO 201 Theology Survey I (2 c.h.) & THEO 202 Theology Survey II (2 c.h.) waived |
Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major Foundational Courses | ||
| BUSI 240 | Organizational Behavior I 1 | 3 |
| CSIS 110 | Introduction to Computing Sciences 1 | 3 |
| CSIS 111 | Introduction to Programming 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 | |
| 1 | Course may fulfill select general education requirements |
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major Core | ||
| CSIS 100 | Introduction to Information Sciences and Systems | 3 |
| CSIS 112 | Advanced Programming 1 | 3 |
| CSIS 215 | Algorithms and Data Structures 1 | 3 |
| CSIS 326 | Database System Concepts 1 | 3 |
| CSIS 342 | Computer Architecture and Organization 1 | 3 |
| CSIS 345 | Introduction to Linux | 3 |
| CSIS 352 | System Administration | 3 |
| CSIS 355 | Network Architecture and Protocols 1 | 3 |
| CSIS 434 | Theory of Programming Languages | 3 |
| CSIS 443 | Operating Systems 1 | 3 |
| CSIS 461 | Technical Aspects of Computer Security 1 | 3 |
| CSIS 471 | Software Engineering 1 | 3 |
| CSIS 485 | Cybersecurity Capstone I 1 | 3 |
| CSIS 486 | Cybersecurity Capstone II 1 | 3 |
| Total Hours | 42 | |
| 1 | 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 | ||
| CSIS 340 | Studies in Information Security | 3 |
| CSIS 462 | Advanced Technical Aspects of Computer Security | 3 |
| CSIS 463 | Modern Cryptography | 3 |
| MATH 350 | Discrete Mathematics | 3 |
| CSIS Programming Language Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 15 | |
| 1 | Choose one of the following Programming Language courses: CSIS 209 C# Programming (3 c.h.), CSIS 212 Object-Oriented Programming (3 c.h.), CSIS 244 Assembly Language (3 c.h.), CSIS 312 Advanced Object- Oriented Programming (3 c.h.), CSIS 316 Server-Side Programming (3 c.h.), or CSIS 354 Integrative Programming and Technologies (3 c.h.). Other languages may be approved by the department chair. |
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Quantitative Studies Courses | ||
| MATH 128 | Elementary Functions and Coordinate Geometry 1 | 4 |
| MATH 211 | Introduction to Statistical Analysis | 3 |
| MATH 250 | Introduction to Discrete Mathematics | 3 |
| Total Hours | 10 | |
| 1 | Any student entering the major directly into MATH 131 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I (4 c.h.) will require a 4 credit MATH Elective to substitute in place of MATH 128 Elementary Functions and Coordinate Geometry (4 c.h.) (for example, MATH 132 Calculus and Analytic Geometry II (4 c.h.) may sub for credit) |
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Lab Sciences Courses | ||
| Lab Science Elective 1 | 4 | |
| Total Hours | 4 | |
| 1 | Choose any science course which includes a lab component. If choosing a Physics course, it must be PHYS 202 General Physics II (4 c.h.) and PHYS 202L General Physics Lab II (0 c.h.), or a higher level Physics course. PHYS 101 Elements of Physics (3 c.h.) and PHYS 102 ( c.h.) are not allowable. |
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Technical Studies Elective Courses | ||
| Technical Studies Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 3 | |
| 1 | Choose from: BUSI 300 Business Communications (3 c.h.), BUSI 301 Business Law (3 c.h.), BUSI 313 Foundations of Project Management (3 c.h.), BUSI 424 E-Commerce (3 c.h.), BUSI 427 Team Dynamics (3 c.h.), or any 200-400 level Computer Science, Math, or Engineering course 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