Computer Science (B.S.) - Cyber Security - Resident
Important: This degree plan is effective for those starting this degree program in fall 2022 through summer 2023. 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 | |
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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 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 & 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 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 461 | Aspects of Computer Security-Defensive | 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 340 | Information Security Concepts and Principles | 3 |
| CSCN 462 | Advanced Aspects of Computer Security-Ethical Hacking | 3 |
| CSCN 463 | Modern Cryptography | 3 |
| CSCN 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 | Elementary Functions and Coordinate Geometry 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 | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 3 | |
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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