Cybersecurity - Bachelor of Applied Science in Information Technology
Degree
Bachelors of Applied Science (BAS)
Overview
A degree in Cybersecurity prepares students to work in any IT department infrastructure team as well as in any Security Operations, Risk Assessment, or Penetration Testing roles. Students learn all the foundational Information Technology skills including networking, cloud infrastructure, Linux and Windows administration. Students will also learn how to analyze network traffic, design and configure secure network infrastructures, as well as various skills that would be needed to conduct penetration tests on a corporate network. Cybersecurity touches all aspects of a business, from physical security of the building, all the way to network infrastructure and wireless design and configuration best-practices. Students who learn to design, build, and manage network infrastructures will need to be current and educated on the many ways to keep networks, intellectual property and other proprietary data safe and secure.
Career Opportunities
Career opportunities for a student with a degree in Cybersecurity exist in any business. Cybersecurity touches all aspects of a business. Software programs need to be designed and written with security in mind, network administrators need to understand how to build secure networks, and senior executives need to understand the value of hiring people who can keep their corporate secrets safe and secure. Common job titles include Security Analyst, Risk Analyst, Penetration Tester, Network Administrator, Digital Forensics Analyst, Security Auditor, etc. Advancement opportunities and pay increase with experience.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the degree, successful graduates will be able to:
- Design and configure a secure network infrastructure using multiple cyber-defense technologies and best-practices, including firewalls and IDS systems
- Explain Cryptography and Cryptanalysis
- Design, configure, and monitor a Security Operations Center infrastructure
- Use current Penetration Testing tools and methods to test the defenses of a network infrastructure
- Explain best-practices of Digital Forensics
Course Requirements
Students are responsible to examine the course description of each course listed below for details of prerequisites, which must be satisfied before registering for the course.
Religion
Religion Cornerstone Courses
Complete each of the following
| REL 200 | The Eternal Family (Cornerstone) | 2 credits |
| REL 225 | Foundations of the Restoration (Cornerstone) | 2 credits |
| REL 250 | Jesus Christ & His Everlasting Gospel (Cornerstone) | 2 credits |
| REL 275 | Teachings & Doctrine of The Book of Mormon (Cornerstone) | 2 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 8 |
Religion Electives
Complete three additional religion courses
Total Credit Hours: 14
College and Career Success
Complete both of the following
| CAR 101 | College Success | 1 credit |
| BAP 115 | Excel and Introduction to Technology | 1 credit |
| Total Credit Hours: | 2 |
Total Credit Hours: 2
Internship
Choose one of the following
| CAR 499R | Internship | 1-3 credits: This course can be taken a maximum of 2 times with a cap of 4 total credits |
| IT 499 | IT Internship | 1 credit |
| Total Credit Hours: | 1-3 |
*CAR 299 may be used as an equivalent; speak with an advisor to know which option is best for you
General Education
Program Required General Education
| COMM 122 | Interpersonal Communications | 3 credits |
| MAT 252 | Statistics | 3 credits |
| ENG 101 | Introduction to College Writing | 3 credits |
| ENG 301 | Technical Writing | 3 credits |
| HIST 175 | History of Technology in the United States | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Distribution Areas
Fine Arts
Students must complete one of the following courses:
| ART 101 | Survey of Art History | 3 credits |
| ART 110 | Survey of Visual & Performing Arts | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Physical Sciences
Students must complete one of the following courses:
| GEO 111 | Physical Geology, Online | 3 credits |
| PS 120 | Introduction to Physical Geography | 3 credits |
| PS 140 | Introduction to Physical Sciences | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Life Sciences
Students must complete one of the following courses:
| LS 103 | Nutrition and Health | 3 credits |
| LS 265 | Anatomy & Physiology | 4 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3-4 |
LS 265 is for Medical Assisting student only
Social Sciences
Students must complete one of the following courses:
| ANTH 101 | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 3 credits |
| BUS 301 | Principles of Management | 3 credits |
| ECON 161 | Microeconomics | 3 credits |
| ECON 162 | Economic Principles and Problems-Macro, Online | 3 credits |
| GEOG 130 | World Political Geography | 3 credits |
| PSYCH 101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 credits |
| SOC 111 | Introduction to Sociology, Online | 3 credits |
| SS 160 | Leadership & Human Behavior | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
General Education Student Choice
Students must complete one additional course from one of the following areas: (3-4 credits)
- American Institutions Distribution courses (3 credit hours)
- Fine Arts Distribution courses (3 credit hours)
- Humanities Distribution courses (3 credit hours)
- Life Sciences Distribution courses (3 credit hours)
- Physical Sciences Distribution courses (3 credit hours)
- Social Sciences Distribution courses (3 credit hours)
- Math courses: Math 110 or higher (3-4 credit hours)
Total Credit Hours: 30-31
IT Core Courses
Certificate 1: Technical Support Engineer Certificate
| CAR 201 | Career Success | 1 credit |
| CS 105 | Introduction to Programming | 3 credits |
| IT 102 | PC Hardware Technician | 3 credits |
| IT 125 | Introduction to Information Technology | 3 credits |
| IT 235 | Cloud Server Administration | 3 credits |
| IT 255 | Networking Fundamentals | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
IT Fundamentals Courses
| IT 143 | Database Design and Analysis | 3 credits |
| IT 160 | Cloud Computing Essentials | 3 credits |
| IT 210 | Linux Fundamentals | 3 credits |
| IT 280 | Python Programming | 3 credits |
| IT 312 | Cybersecurity Foundations | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Cybersecurity Core and Upper-division Courses
| CS 160 | Agile Project Management | 3 credits |
| IT 316 | Computer Architecture | 3 credits |
| IT 320 | Cybersecurity Risk Analysis & Policy | 3 credits |
| IT 322 | Penetration Testing | 3 credits |
| IT 325 | Cybersecurity Infrastructure Design and Strategy | 3 credits |
| IT 350 | Network Configuration & Design | 3 credits |
| IT 352 | Advanced Networking | 3 credits |
| IT 420 | Red Teaming Strategies Lab | 3 credits |
| IT 424 | Digital Forensics and Incident Response | 3 credits |
| IT 426 | Digital Cryptography | 3 credits |
| IT 429 | SOC Operations | 3 credits |
| ITELEC | IT Upper Elective 9 credits | 9 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 42 |
Total Credit Hours: 120
Graduation Requirements
1. Minimum of 120 total semester credit hours as outlined
2. Grade of C or higher in all program-specific courses
3. Cumulative grade-point average of 2.0 or higher
4. Complete a minimum of 40 credit hours of upper-division classes (>300 level)
Recommended Sequence of Courses
Individual student circumstances, such as the need for a smaller course load or the number of preparatory English or Math courses a student must take, may require additional semesters to complete the program. Please see a student success advisor to create a graduation plan.
First Semester
CAR 101, College Success, 1 credit
BAP 115, Excel and Introduction to Technology, 1 credit
ENG 101, Introduction to College Writing, 3 credits
IT 102, PC Hardware Technician, 3 credits
IT 125, Introduction to Information Technology, 3 credits
REL, Religion, 2 credits
Total Minimum Semester Hours: 13
Second Semester
CS 105, Introduction to Programming, 3 credits
ENG 201, Intermediate College Writing, 3 credits
IT 235, Windows Server Fundamentals, 3 credits
IT 255, Networking Fundamentals, 3 credits
Math pre-req, if required, please meet with advisor
REL, Religion, 2 credits
Total Minimum Semester Hours: 14
Third Semesters
COMM 122, Interpersonal Communications, 3 credits
IT 143, Database Design and Analysis, 3 credits
IT 210, Linux Fundamentals, 3 credits
IT 312, Cybersecurity Fundamentals, 3 credits
REL, Religion, 2 credits
Total Minimum Semester Hours: 14
Fourth Semester
IT 160, Cloud Computing Essentials, 3 credits
IT 280, Python Programming, 3 credits
IT 350, Network Configuration & Design, 3 credits
MAT 252, Statistics, 3 credits
REL, Religion, 2 credits
Total Minimum Semester Hours: 14
Fifth Semester
IT 316, Computer Architecture, 3 credits
IT 320, Cybersecurity Risk Analysis & Policy, 3 credits
IT 352, Advanced Networking, 3 credits
GE Elective, Select from American Institutions list, 3 credits
REL, Religion, 2 credits
Total Minimum Semester Hours:14
Sixth Semester
CS 160, Agile Project Management, 3 credits
IT Elective, Choose any unused 300 or 400 level IT course, 3 credits
GE Elective, Select from Fine Arts list, 3 credits
GE Elective, Select from Social Sciences list, 3 credits
REL, Religion, 2 credits
Total Minimum Semester Hours: 14
Seventh Semester
IT 322, Penetration Testing, 3 credits
IT 424, Digital Forensics, 3 credits
IT 429, SOC Operations, 3 credits
GE Elective, Select from Life Science List, 3 credits
REL, Religion, 2 credits
Total Minimum Semester Hours: 14
Eighth Semester
IT 325, Cybersecurity Infrastructure Design and Strategy, 3 credits
IT 420, Red Teaming Strategies, 3 credits
IT 426, Digital Cryptography, 3 credits
IT Elective, Choose any unused 300 or 400 level IT course, 3 credits
IT 429, SOC Operations, 3 credits
Total Minimum Semester Hours: 12
Ninth Semester
CAR 201, Career Success, 1 credit
IT Elective, Choose any unused 300 or 400 level IT course, 3 credits
GE Elective, Select from Physical Science list,3 credits
GE Elective, Student Choice (See current GE List), 3 credits
Internship, Choose one: IT 499, or CAR 499, 1 credit
Total Minimum Semester Hours: 11
Total Cybersecurity – (BAS) in Information Technology Degree Minimum Credit Hours 120