Bachelor of Applied Science in Cybersecurity, Information Security (CYSC-BAS)
The Information Security Concentration of the Bachelor of Applied Science in Cybersecurity degree program provides access to the student who already has skills in a technical area and wishes to advance to higher level supervisory and management positions within business, industry, and governmental organizations. The upper-level coursework will broaden the student’s knowledge in applied cybersecurity practices and will prepare the student for supervisory and management opportunities within his or her chosen field. The preferred associate degree pathway is the Associate in Science in Cybersecurity. Each student is strongly encouraged to consult an advisor or counselor prior to course registration.
Program Contact:
Morris Buchanan
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. Prior to entry into the upper division, a student must complete, with a grade of C or higher, ENC1101C, ENC1102, and 6 semester hours of additional coursework designated as writing emphasis. In addition, a student must complete 6 semester hours of mathematics coursework, with a grade of C or higher, at the level of College Algebra or above.
Each baccalaureate student must meet the foreign language and civic literacy requirements as defined in the general education section of this College 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