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The Cybersecurity minor will provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to understand, protect, and defend digital systems in a world where technology and security are increasingly interconnected. Students will build a foundation in core cybersecurity principles while also exploring the human, legal, and organizational dimensions of the field. They will develop the ability to analyze vulnerabilities, implement defensive strategies, and consider ethical responsibilities in protecting information. With opportunities to engage in authentic learning experiences across multiple disciplines, students will strengthen their problem-solving and technical abilities while connecting cybersecurity concepts to fields such as computer science, information technology, or criminal justice. This program will empower students to complement their major area of study with specialized expertise that enhances career readiness and positions them to succeed in diverse industries where digital security is critical.
The Cybersecurity (Minor) program contains 11 identified courses across 1 requirement categories. The prerequisite data currently includes 7 known course relationships.
Structured catalog requirement categories, credit thresholds, and nested course rules.
15 Total Credits
Complete all of the following
Complete:
Complete 1 of the following
Known courses in this degree map with credits and prerequisite links from catalog data.
| Course | Title | Credits | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| CYB 200 | Cybersecurity Foundations | 3 | None listed |
| CYB 250 | Cyber Defense | 3 |
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| CYB 260 | Legal and Human Factors of Cybersecurity | 3 |
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| IT 200 | Fundamentals of Information Technology | 3 | None listed |
| IT 212 | Introduction to Computer Networks | 3 |
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| CS 110 | Fundamentals of Programming | 3 | None listed |
| CS 113 | Introduction to Programming | 3 | None listed |
| IT 140 | Introduction to Scripting | 3 | None listed |
| CS 331 | Computer Security | 3 |
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| JUS 101 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 | None listed |
| JUS 129 | Introduction to Terrorism | 3 | None listed |
| CS 230External | Operating Platforms | — | None listed |