Computing and Information Systems (CIS) is concerned with all aspects of computers and information systems. A successful CIS graduate will earn a Bachelor of Science degree in one of three majors: Computer Science, Information Technology or Cybersecurity. The curriculum is based on the guidelines of prominent professional organizations and combines theory with current in-demand technical skills to prepare graduates for continual learning throughout their careers in this fast-paced field.
With a degree in Cybersecurity, the Computing & Information Systems (CIS) Department prepares students for a number of positions with security analyst a popular choice.
Because technology contributes meaningfully to almost all aspects of science and society, non-majors may be interested in a Cybersecurity minor (18 credits).
Major Requirements (72-73 credits):
The student must complete the requirements listed in the following categories:
1) CIS Core Courses (53-54 credits):
CS 102 Fundamentals of IT and Computing* - 3-4 credits
CS 110 C++ Programming I - 3 credits
CS 111 C++ Programming II - 3 credits
CS 170 Discrete Structures I - 3 credits
CS 221 Data Structures - 3 credits
CS 225 Cybersecurity - 3 credits
CS 265 Information Systems Management - 3 credits
CS 292 Engineering and Computer Ethics - 2 credits
CS 310 Programming Languages - 3 credits
CS 321 Data Communications and Network Security - 3 credits
CS 322 Advanced Networking - 3 credits
CS 325 Advanced Topics in Cybersecurity - 3 credits
CS 330 Computer Architecture and Operating Systems - 3 credits
CS 335 Computer Organization - 3 credits
CS 350 Database Concepts and Information Structures - 3 credits
- CS 351 Information Systems Analysis and Design - 3 credits
or
- CS 355 Software Engineering - 3 credits
CS 357 Computing Science Project I - 2 credits
CS 358 Computing Science Project II - 2 credits
CS 375 Applied Cryptography - 3 credits
2) CIS Electives (6 credits):
Choose from the following: CS 205, CS 214, CS 250, CS 255, CS 221, CS 270, CS 305, CS 315, CS 225, CS 365, CS 367, or CS 375
3) CIS Mathematics Requirement (7 credits):
MA 111 Calculus I - 4 credits
or
MA 109 Calculus I - 4 credits
These four credits can be used to fulfill the core curriculum mathematics requirement.
MA 311 Probability and Statistics - 3 credits
*All students will take one course designated as a First-Year Seminar which will satisfy a core curriculum requirement.
Cybersecurity Minor (18 credits):
CS 102 Fundamentals of IT and Computing - 3 credits
CS 110 C++ Programming I - 3 credits
CS 321 Data Communications and Network Security - 3 credits
CS 225 Cybersecurity - 3 credits
CS 325 Advanced Cybersecurity - 3 credits
Three additional credits in CIS courses at the 200 level or above are required. One computer-focused course from another department may be included, subject to the approval of the CIS department chairperson. Students should consult with the CIS faculty for assistance in planning the courses for the Cybersecurity minor.
Within two to five years of graduation, graduates of the Cybersecurity program will:
CIS graduates have been accepted into masters and doctoral programs at