Cybersecurity (B.S.)

Major Courses

• CPS 310 - Operating Systems Credit Hours: 3
• CPS 311 - Data Communications and Networking Credit Hours: 3
• CPS 313 - Computer Systems Security Credit Hours: 3
• CPS 361 - Foundation of Linux for Cybersecurity Credit Hours: 3
• CPS 362 - Ethical Hacking Tools and Techniques Credit Hours: 3
• CPS 363 - Security and Management Controls Credit Hours: 3
• CPS 364 - Cyber Threats, Analysis, and Response Credit Hours: 3
• CPS 366 - Network Performance and Security Credit Hours: 3
• MGT 411 - Project Management Credit Hours: 3
• PHI 314 - Ethics Credit Hours: 3

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• Choose one of the following

• BUS 107 - Biblical Foundations of Leadership and Ethics Credit Hours: 3
• MGT 368 - Financial Resources Management Credit Hours: 3
• MGT 405 - Leadership Development Credit Hours: 3

General Education for Main Campus

General Education for Online Learners (SAU Global)

B.S. in Cybersecurity Total Credit Hours 120

Symbol Key

^ Grade of “C” or better required.
* This course has a prerequisite.
# Possible waiver with special assessments.
+ Possible waiver with a specified number of transfer credits upon first-time admission.

Cybersecurity Learning Outcomes

Students will demonstrate advanced and ethical skills in cybersecurity within a Christian worldview. Students will be able to detect vulnerabilities, reduce cyber threats, and secure networks and servers. Students will analyze software, tools, and techniques to use to defend against and respond to cybersecurity attacks.

Industry Certification

Students will be prepared to take industry tests to earn the following (or similar) certifications.

• TestOut PC Pro (A+) - CPS 310 - Operating Systems  and CPS 363 - Security and Management Controls  
• TestOut Security Pro (Security+) - CPS 313 - Computer Systems Security  
• TestOut Network Pro (Network+) - CPS 311 - Data Communications and Networking  and CPS 366 - Network Performance and Security  
• Linux Pro Tool (mod 8-15) - CPS 361 - Foundation of Linux for Cybersecurity  
• Ethical Hacking (EC Council Pentest) - CPS 362 - Ethical Hacking Tools and Techniques  and CPS 364 - Cyber Threats, Analysis, and Response  

Cybersecurity Oversight

The cybersecurity major is overseen by the School of Engineering. Courses with the CPS, EGR, MAT, and PHY prefixes are administered by this department. Questions about the major should be directed to the dean of the school.