Minor in Cybersecurity
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A minor in Cybersecurity allows you to develop the skills and knowledge you need to understand, analyze, and troubleshoot computer technology and address cyber threats. You will learn how to navigate complex computer systems. This will enable you to update and protect digital networks and databases — an important responsibility in today’s world.
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Curriculum
Course Requirements:
CS 106: Introduction to Cybersecurity
CS 201: Introduction to Programming
CS 230: Cybercrime and Governance
CS 307: Database Systems Design and Management
One of the following courses:
CS 203: Programming for Everyone II
CS 212: Network and System Security
CS 271: Career Navigation & Exploration in Cybersecurity
A grade of “C-” (1.67) or better must be earned in all courses required for any minor in the department. Students should consult with the Department Chair and complete an official declaration of minor form as early as possible.
*It is the student’s responsibility to verify that all degree requirements for graduation are fulfilled.
Courses that cover spreadsheets, databases, programming in Python, and SQL are among our students’ favorite classes.
Please contact the Career Services Office if you’re interested in pursuing an internship.
Here are a few other degrees available if you are interested in this field of study:
The minor in Cybersecurity is designed for students who want to develop skills and knowledge that are needed to understand, analyze, troubleshoot, and address the cyber threats to computer networks, databases, and the society-at-large. Although such students typically major in Criminal Justice, students from any major are welcome to minor in CYBR.
