Cybersecurity & Critical Infrastructure Protection, B.S.
Program Overview
The Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection prepares students to protect the digital and physical systems that power modern society, including energy grids, transportation networks, healthcare systems, financial services, and government operations. The program builds a strong foundation in cybersecurity principles, network defense, programming, risk management, incident response, and security architecture, while helping students understand how critical infrastructure systems operate and how they are targeted by evolving cyber threats.
Through a curriculum that blends technical training with policy, compliance, and strategic thinking, students explore areas such as cryptography, cloud security, ethical hacking, digital forensics, and AI-driven cybersecurity. Hands-on labs, simulations, and applied projects give students practical experience in identifying vulnerabilities, responding to incidents, and designing security solutions for real-world environments. Graduates are prepared for careers in cybersecurity across government, private industry, and critical infrastructure sectors.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
General Education Program 50
Understanding College (FS1) 1
Writing and Presentation (WRI1 &OC1) 6
Mathematics (QR1) 4
ÆMAT 2202 Calculus I
Information Literacy, Media and Research (ITML) 3
ÆIT 1001 Computer Tools
Creative Voices across Cultures (CVC/HCE) 6
Science at Work (SCIW/NPW) 6
Ethics, Reality and Logic (ERL/PEM) 6
ÆPHI 1114 Logic and Argumentation
Individuals and Society (IAS/SEH) 6
Our World, Past and Present (WPP/WHG) 6
Personal Wellness (PW/FH) 3
Religion and Culture (RS) 3
Cybersecurity Major Core Courses 39
CS 1000 Introduction to Computer Science 3
CS 2000 Discrete Structures 3
IT 1103 Computer-Based Information Systems 3
IT 1104 Programming I 3
IT 3101 IT Law and Ethics 3
CYB 2000 Critical Infrastructure Security Foundations 3
CYB 2001 Emerging Technologies in Critical Infrastructure 3
CYB 2002 TSA/CISA Compliance and Risk Management 3
CYB 3001 Threat Detection and Incident Response 3
CYB 3000 Cybersecurity Leadership and Strategy 3
CYB 3003 Cloud Security Architecture 3
CYB 3002 Security Architecture for Critical Systems 3
CYB 4998 Capstone: Critical Infrastructure Protection 3
Cyber Major Electives - Select FOUR of the Following ………………12
CYB 3011 Industrial Control Systems Security ……………………….3
CYB 3010 Cybersecurity Risk Quantification and Financial Impact ….3
CYB 3014 Transportation Systems Cybersecurity …………………….3
CYB 4010 Advanced Digital Forensics and Incident Investigation …...3
CYB 3013 Supply Chain Security Management ………………………3
CYB 3012 Offensive Security and Ethical Hacking for Critical Infrastructure…3
Liberal Arts 10
General Electives 9
Total credits required 120
PROGRAM LEARNING OBJECTIVES
PROGRAM LEARNING OBJECTIVES
PLO 1. Execute cybersecurity strategies for critical infrastructure.
PLO 2. Perform penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, and forensic investigations to detect and mitigate cyber threats.
PLO 3. Apply security frameworks, compliance standards, and regulatory requirements, including ISO 27001, NIST RMF, and CISA guidelines.
PLO 4. Utilize industry-standard tools and technologies, including Kali Linux, Metasploit, Splunk, Wireshark, AWS Security Services, and ICS/SCADA security solutions.
PLO 5. Analyze cyber risk in financial terms, integrating risk quantification, cyber insurance, and governance strategies.
PLO 6. Prepare for professional cybersecurity certifications, ensuring career readiness in SOC operations, red teaming, digital forensics, and cybersecurity leadership.
CURRICULUM HIGHLIGHTS
CURRICULUM HIGHLIGHTS
• Critical Infrastructure Security Foundations
• TSA/CISA Compliance and Risk Management
• Threat Detection and Incident Response
• Cybersecurity Leadership and Strategy
• Transportation Systems Cybersecurity
• Financial Services Security
• Emerging Technologies in Critical Infrastructure
• Critical Infrastructure Protection Capstone
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Graduates of the BS in Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection are prepared for roles in cybersecurity operations, digital forensics, risk management, cloud security, and critical infrastructure protection. With a strong foundation in security principles, threat analysis, and applied problem-solving, students are equipped to help protect systems, networks, and sensitive data across a wide range of industries.
Career pathways may include:
· Cybersecurity Analyst
· SOC Analyst or Incident Responder
· Digital Forensics Investigator
· Risk and Compliance Specialist
· Cloud Security Specialist
· Critical Infrastructure Security Specialist