Introduction
The Bachelor of Science in Information Systems and Cybersecurity (BSIS) program is designed to prepare students to manage computers, networks, and other complex information systems. In this program students will learn to design, build, and maintain critical information systems which serve the technology needs of today's businesses. The program covers network infrastructure design and support, project management, e-commerce and business solutions, physical and virtual security, and systems integration.
Students majoring in Information Systems and Cybersecurity choose electives in programming, business practices, or project management. Students will gain hands-on experience through individual and team-based projects. Enterprise Project courses provide additional applicable experience in live environments.
Graduates are prepared for entry level positions such as systems analyst, network administrator, project manager, systems administrator, DevOps engineer, security analyst, cloud systems administrator and more.
Program Overview
Students participate in courses which are taught using active learning methods. Teaching techniques include lectures, class discussions, debates, student presentations, individual and group activities, creative assessments, various labs and assignments, and more. Additionally, students work individually and in teams on supervised projects in which they apply related concepts. The program is 12 quarters in length and requires a minimum of three years to complete.
Program Objectives
Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Information Systems and Cybersecurity (BSIS) degree are expected to be able to:
- Analyze business technology needs and develop supporting infrastructure plans
- Create and administer integrated systems implementing a variety of networking technologies and operating systems
- Develop and implement appropriate security measures for physical servers, virtual servers, and networks
- Make appropriate business-related decisions regarding the use of on-premises hardware, cloud computing, mobile devices, and other emerging technologies
- Plan, design, implement, and supervise technical and non-technical projects
- Demonstrate effective communication, problem solving, and critical thinking skills
- Demonstrate professionalism in communication, appearance, hygiene, and demeanor
- Utilize technical and non-technical expertise in team-based, collaborative environments
- Plan, design, implement, and supervise technical and non-technical projects
- Produce professional-quality specifications, models, and other documents
- Effectively apply course objectives to personal and professional settings
BSIS Program Requirements
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General Education Courses
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45 Credits
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Information Systems Core Courses
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128 Credits
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| Other Required Courses |
7 Credits |
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Total Required for BS in Information Systems and Cybersecurity
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180 Credits
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General Education (45 credits)
Foundational Required Courses (23 credits)
| ENG110 | Introduction to English Composition | 4 credits |
| ENG210 | Persuasive & Professional Writing | 4 credits |
| FAC105 | Leadership & Problem Solving | 3 credits |
| FAC120 | Spoken Communications | 3 credits |
| FAC125 | Collaborative & Interpersonal Communications | 3 credits |
| HUM205 | Ethics | 3 credits |
| SSC101 | Educational Learning Theories | 3 credits |
Mathematics (12 credits)
Required courses:
| MAT101 | Mathematics for the Computer Sciences | 3 credits |
| MAT105 | College Algebra | 3 credits |
And complete two of the following:
| MAT125 | Geometry | 3 credits |
| MAT150 | Trigonometry | 3 credits |
| MAT200 | Math-Based Codes, Ciphers & Secrets | 3 credits |
| MAT210 | Linear Algebra | 3 credits |
| MAT250 | Calculus | 3 credits |
| MAT260 | Statistics | 3 credits |
Elective General Education (10 credits)
Complete an additional 10 credits from the following:
| ENG311 | Principles of Creative Writing | 2 credits |
| ENG312 | Creative Writing with AI | 1 credit |
| FAC101 | Art Appreciation | 2 credits |
| FAC130 | Character Design | 2 credits |
| FAC135 | 3D Printing | 2 credits |
| FAC201 | Music Appreciation | 2 credits |
| FAC210 | Music Composition | 2 credits |
| HUM160 | Ancient Mythology | 2 credits |
| HUM200 | The Imagination of Horror in Media | 2 credits |
| LIT110 | Science Fiction Through Literature | 2 credits |
| LIT120 | Comics as Literature | 2 credits |
| LIT130 | Literary Masters | 2 credits |
| LNG110 | Survey of Foreign Language | 2 credits |
| MAT125 | Geometry | 3 credits |
| MAT150 | Trigonometry | 3 credits |
| MAT200 | Math-Based Codes, Ciphers & Secrets | 3 credits |
| MAT210 | Linear Algebra | 3 credits |
| MAT250 | Calculus | 3 credits |
| MAT260 | Statistics | 3 credits |
| MTM140 | Basics of Film | 2 credits |
| PSC115 | Introduction to Biology | 2 credits |
| PSC201 | Astronomy | 2 credits |
| PSC226 | Introductory Physics | 2 credits |
| PSC230 | Introduction to Chemistry | 2 credits |
| SSC150 | Introductory Psychology | 2 credits |
| SSC272 | United States Government | 2 credits |
| SSC322 | Conflict & Negotiation | 2 credits |
| SSC351 | Introduction to Intellectual Property | 2 credits |
Information Systems and Cybersecurity Courses (128 credits)
Introductory Core Courses (29 credits)
| BIT105 | Professional Productivity Toolkit | 2 credits |
| BIT125 | Introduction to Technology Management | 4 credits |
| CSC105 | Using Modern Operating Systems | 2 credits |
| CSC110 | Introduction to Computer Science | 4 credits |
| CSC125 | Logical and Computational Thinking | 3 credits |
| CSC150 | Object Oriented Programming & Design | 6 credits |
| CSC210 | Introduction to Web Presentation & Development | 2 credits |
| DBT130 | Databases I | 4 credits |
| ITH215 | Networking I | 2 credits |
Advanced Core Courses (65 credits)
| BIT221 | Server Administration I: Windows Server | 4 credits |
| BIT224 | Server Administration II: Linux | 3 credits |
| BIT228 | Server Administration III: Web | 3 credits |
| BIT281 | Hardware Systems | 2 credits |
| BIT300 | Development and Operations | 3 credits |
| BIT320 | Shell & Administrative Scripting | 2 credits |
| BIT351 | Virtual Systems | 4 credits |
| BIT360 | Applied Systems Operations & Disaster Recovery | 3 credits |
| BIT380 | Integrated Business Solutions | 4 credits |
| DBT230 | Databases II | 4 credits |
| ITH216 | Networking II | 4 credits |
| ITH317 | Networking III | 4 credits |
| ITS320 | Systems, Network & Physical Security | 3 credits |
| ITS340 | Network Perimeter Security | 4 credits |
| ITS380 | Auditing, Governance & Compliance | 3 credits |
| ITS390 | Hacking, Forensics & Countermeasures | 3 credits |
| MGT301 | Project Management | 4 credits |
And complete 8 credits from the following:
| CSC140 | Dynamic & Scripting Languages | 3 credits |
| CSC160 | Application Development | 4 credits |
| CSC171 | Mobile Application Development | 3 credits |
| CSC180 | Open Source Platforms Development | 4 credits |
| CSC181 | Scripting and Automation | 3 credits |
| CSC195 | C++ Programming I | 3 credits |
| CSC196 | C++ Programming II | 3 credits |
| CSC240 | Business Web Development | 4 credits |
| GAT120 | Topics in Game Development | 2 credits |
| GAT185 | Introduction to Game Engines | 3 credits |
| MGT320 | Iterative Project Management | 4 credits |
| MOA141 | Introduction to Information Modeling | 3 credits |
| MTM210 | Introduction to User Experience Design | 4 credits |
| MTM282 | Interactive Web Development | 4 credits |
| MTM320 | Advanced Web Scripting | 4 credits |
| MTM370 | Front-End Implementation | 4 credits |
Project Core Courses (34 credits)
| PRO221 | Server Administration I: Windows Server Project | 2 credits |
| PRO224 | Server Administration II Project | 2 credits |
| PRO300 | Development and Operations Project | 2 credits |
| PRO301 | Project Management in Practice | 2 credits |
| PRO321 | Systems, Network & Physical Security Project | 2 credits |
| PRO335 | Persistence Project | 2 credits |
| PRO352 | Virtualization Project | 2 credits |
| PRO381 | Integrated Business Solutions Project | 2 credits |
| PRO390 | Capstone Project | 4 credits |
| PRO430 | Projects in Web Security | 2 credits |
| PRO490 | Enterprise Projects I | 6 credits |
| PRO492 | Enterprise Projects III | 6 credits |
Other Required Courses (7 credits)
| BUS101 | Personal Finance | 3 credits |
| BUS110 | Principles of Finance | 1 credits |
| NEU100 | College Success Strategies | 1 credits |
| NEU200 | Career Readiness | 2 credits |