Cybersecurity, Bachelor of Science
The Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity (BSCY) program integrates an interdisciplinary study involving technology, people, information, and processes to enable assured operations in the context of adversaries. It involves the creation, operation, analysis, and testing of secure computer systems. It is an interdisciplinary course of study, including aspects of policy and law, human factors, ethics, and risk management. This degree prepares graduates for a myriad of opportunities to work in and advance their cybersecurity careers within the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE) Workforce Framework.
B.S. in Cybersecurity Program Educational Objectives
The Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity will prepare students to:
- Integrate a foundational knowledge of all areas of cybersecurity.
- Apply the fundamental principles and practices of cybersecurity.
- Apply critical and ethical thinking to solve problems in cybersecurity.
- Evaluate data to inform decisions and solve problems in cybersecurity.
- Create the ability to develop and express ideas while applying a variety of delivery models, genres, and styles.
- Collaborate effectively on diverse teams to accomplish a common goal.
City University of Seattle's undergraduate admission requirements, found under Admissions in the catalog menu, apply to this program.
Total Required Credits (180 Credits)
Required
| College Composition | 5 |
| College Mathematics | 5 |
| Humanities* | 15 |
| Social Sciences | 15 |
| Natural Science/Math** | 15 |
This program requires MATH 138 College Algebra or above for the College Mathematics requirement.
*Distribution of two disciplines required needed 5 credits HU besides writing.
**Distribution of two disciplines required 5 credits NS needed (no more math/stats)
Preparatory Courses (15 Credits)
| CS 132 | Computer Science I | 5 |
| CS 251 | Statistical Computing (QSR for select programs/NS) | 5 |
| IS 201 | Fundamentals of Computing | 5 |
Core Requirements (45 Credits)
Depth of Study: Cybersecurity (30 Credits)
Upper Division Electives (10 Credits)
Choose two from below
| IS 470 | IT Service Management | 5 |
| IS 472 | IT Compliance | 5 |
| IS 456 | Database Systems Management | 5 |
| IS 457 | Enterprise Systems | 5 |
| CS 476 | Data Analysis and Presentation | 5 |
| CS 479 | Data Mining and Machine Learning | 5 |
| CS 493 | Technology and Computing Internship | 5 |
Capstone (5 Credits)
| CS 497 | Technology and Computing Capstone | 5 |