Bachelor's Degree in Information Security
You can earn an undergraduate major in Information Security while completing a Bachelor of Science in Professional Studies (BSPS). The BSPS requires 120 semester hours of coursework, including 30 hours for the major in Information Security. You may transfer up to 60 semester hours into the degree.
Bachelor’s Degree
Our major in Information Security seeks to prepare students to be IT security specialists and decision makers in information security and cybersecurity positions in private industry and government sectors.
The BSPS in Information Security provides a marketable credential, backed by cutting-edge theory and real-world application, in light of the growing importance of information and data security in a globally networked society. Check out careers available for information security professionals.
Minors in HR Management and Paralegal Studies may be used to complement the Information Security major to prepare for specific management, government, and legal sector employment opportunities.
Degree Requirements
Undergraduate Major in Information Security
The undergraduate major in Information Security is available for the Bachelor of Science in Professional Studies (BSPS).
Total: 30 semester hours. Numbers after course titles represent semester hours earned.
PROFESSIONAL CORE
9 semester hours
LDSP368U Leadership in the Global Environment, 3
HUM300U Applied Ethics, 3
MATH265U Applied Statistics, 3
REQUIRED
10 semester hours
ISYS302U Local Area Networks, 4
ISYS303U IT Security, 3
ISYS491U IT Security Planning & Risk Management, 3
FOCUS
11 semester hours from the following:
ISYS306U Systems Analysis, 3
ISYS308U Digital Forensics, 3
ISYS311U Database Design, 4
ISYS312U Predictive Analytics, 3
ISYS314U Data Visualization, 3
ISYS315U Big Data Analytics, 3
ISYS316U Introduction to Business Analytics, 3
ISYS317U Social Engineering, 3
ISYS355U Computer Programming in Java, 4
ISYS360U Electronic Commerce, 3
ISYS365U Cloud Computing: Infrastructure & Services, 3
ISYS370U Introduction to Ethical Hacking & Pen Testing, 3
ISYS375U IT Control and Audit, 3
ISYS398U Selected Topics, 1-6
ISYS399U Independent Study, 1-6
ISYS450U Project Management, 3
ISYS490U Managing IT, 3
ISYS492U Consulting and Design of Online Systems, 3
LAW325U Cyber Law, 3
MGMT342U Managing Business Processes, 3