Bachelor of Applied Science in Cybersecurity Information Security Concentration (CYSC-BAS)
The Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Cybersecurity is built on the eight fundamental domains identified in the world renowned ISC2 Certified Information Security System Professional (CISSP) Certification. Graduates of this BAS degree program who enter from the preferred academic pathway, Associate in Science in Cybersecurity, will be prepared to earn 17 industry standard certifications (9 at the associate level and 8 at the baccalaureate level). These certifications have been identified by industry partners as highly desirable in employees, provide quantifiable knowledge and skills in a specific technology, and are recognized worldwide. Throughout the program, students will work in a hands-on environment that will reinforce theoretical concepts and enable students to apply knowledge in real-world situations.
The program curriculum includes upper level courses in database, cloud, and operating system security in addition to risk management, ethics, and security testing. The curriculum, including the Associate in Science in Cybersecurity, includes 84 credit hours of cybersecurity coursework (42 credit hours at the associate level and 42 credit hours at the baccalaureate level) as well as the 36 credit hour general education curriculum.
Program Contact:
Robert Pratten
Assistant Professor
(850) 484-2523
rpratten@pensacolastate.edu
Morris Buchanan
District Academic Department Head, Mathematics and Computer Science
(850) 484-1125
mbuchanan@pensacolastate.edu
Degree Requirements
General education courses (36 cc)
Each baccalaureate student must complete the 36 credit hour general education curriculum.
Each baccalaureate student must meet the foreign language requirement as defined in the general education section of the catalog.
Lower level degree requirements (21 cc)
Students must complete 21 credit hours of common prerequisite coursework at the lower level.
Lower level coursework in any field (21 cc)
Students must complete 21 credit hours of coursework at the lower division (1000 and 2000 level courses in any field).
Required core courses (21 cc)
| CGS 3812 | Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery | 3 cc |
| CIS 3361 | Security Testing and Auditing | 3 cc |
| CIS 3615C | Secure Software Development | 3 cc |
| CIS 4253 | Ethics in Information Technology | 3 cc |
| CIS 4385 | Computer Forensics and Investigations | 3 cc |
| CIS 4512 | Information Security and Risk Management | 3 cc |
| CIS 4596 | Cybersecurity Capstone | 3 cc |
Required concentration courses (21 cc)
| CIS 3367C | Operating Systems Security | 3 cc |
| CIS 4201 | Laws and Legal Aspects of Information Technology | 3 cc |
| CIS 4357 | Advanced Security Practitioner | 3 cc |
| CNT 3411 | Security Operations | 3 cc |
| CNT 3421 | Securing the Cloud | 3 cc |
| CNT 3524 | Mobile Security | 3 cc |
| ISM 4314 | Project and Change Management for Information Technology | 3 cc |
Total Credit Hours: 120