Cybersecurity, Bachelor of Science (BS) - Concentration in Secure Software Development
Program Learning Outcomes
- Problem Solving and Critical Thinking
- Formulate project requirements and alternative solutions appropriate to the problem in a secure manner (UWO#2)
- Integrate design and implementation principles to develop effective software without introduction of vulnerabilities (UWO#2)
- Perform analyze software security and the efficiency of algorithms (UWO#4)
- Implement solutions to computing problems written in various programming languages (UWO#2)
- Use appropriate tools and techniques for identifying malware and other vulnerabilities (UWO#2)
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Document all aspects of secure software precisely and clearly (UWO#1)
- Use written, oral, and electronic communication to convey technical information effectively (UWO#1)
- Accurately communicate security analyses, policies, and methodologies (UWO#1)
- Work cooperatively in teams and with others (UWO#5)
- Ethical and Professional Responsibilities
- Determine the effects of security policy models in a global society (UWO#8)
- Recognize the important legal and policy issues in the development of secure systems (UWO#10)
- Demonstrate an awareness of the codes of professional ethics in the information technology industry (UWO#8)
- Plan for and ensure the security, privacy, and integrity of data (UWO#10)
- Recognize the need for continuing professional development (UWO#7)
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Curriculum Guide
GPA Requirement
Major GPA: 2.0 or higher
Overall GPA: 2.0 or higher
Summary*
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Rock Studies 2 Requirements | 43 | |
| Other Basic Requirements | 0-3 | |
| Major Requirements | 60 | |
| Electives | 17 | |
* All undergraduate degree programs require a minimum of 120 credits. Some courses meet multiple requirements, but are only counted once toward the 120 credit total required to graduate.
Rock Studies 2 Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| The Rock | ||
| SUBJ 139 | Foundations of Academic Discovery 1 | 3 |
| ENGL 102 | Critical Writing | 3 |
| ENGL 104 | Critical Reading | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Precalculus | ||
| Calculus I | ||
| Calculus II | ||
| Calculus III | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Civil Discourse: Theory & Practice | ||
| Ethics and Civil Discourse | ||
| Civil Discourse and Democracy | ||
| Subtotal | 16 | |
| Integrated Inquiry | ||
| Creative and Aesthetic Inquiry | ||
| Select 3 Credits | 3 | |
| Humanities Inquiry | ||
| Select 3 Credits | 3 | |
| Social Science Inquiry | ||
| Select 3 Credits | 3 | |
| Natural Sciences Inquiry | ||
| SCI 101 | Science of Life | 3 |
| Physical Science Inquiry | ||
| SCI 102 | Understanding the Physical World | 3 |
| Subtotal | 15 | |
| Thematic Thread | ||
| Select 12 Credits 2 | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 43 | |
- 1
Course offered in multiple subjects; cannot take course in first major subject
- 2
One course from each category; six credits must be 300-level or above; no more than 4 credits from one subject area; specific courses required in first major, regardless of prefix of course, cannot be used to satisfy thread requirements; any course with same prefix as first major cannot be used to satisfy thread requirements, even if it is not a course in the first major.
Basic Math Requirement
Check with your adviser or a current degree audit report to see if you have been exempted from this course. The credit earned in this course will not be counted toward the 120 credit hour minimum needed to earn a degree.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete one of the following: | 0-3 | |
Meet required minimum SAT or ACT math score OR | ||
| Beginning Algebra | ||
| Total Hours | 0-3 | |
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION REQUIREMENT
Students must take and pass a course with the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) designation prior to graduation. Students can meet this requirement by taking any DEI - designated course in any program at any time during their undergraduate career.
Major/Concentration Requirements
- 30 major credits must be taken at SRU or PASSHE
- 30 major credits must be taken at the 300 level or above
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core Courses | ||
| CPSC 130 | Introduction to Computing and Programming 1 | 3 |
| CPSC 146 | Programming Principles 1 | 3 |
| CPSC 207 | Shell Commands and Scripting 1 | 3 |
| CPSC 300 | Challenges of Computer Technology 1 | 3 |
| CPSC 301 | Practical Computer Security 1 | 3 |
| CPSC 311 | Discrete Computational Structures 1 | 3 |
| CPSC 323 | Fundamentals of Database Systems 1 | 3 |
| CPSC 327 | Administration and Security 1 | 3 |
| CPSC 423 | Computer Networks 1 | 3 |
| CYBR 101 | Cybersecurity in the Era of Evolving Technology 1 | 3 |
| Subtotal | 30 | |
| Secure Software Development Required Courses | ||
| CPSC 246 | Advanced Programming Principles 1 | 3 |
| CPSC 374 | Algorithms and Data Structures 1 | 3 |
| CPSC 376 | Programming Language and Theory 1 | 3 |
| CPSC 488 | Software Engineering 1 | 3 |
| CYBR 301 | Secure Programming | 3 |
| CYBR 353 | Software Assurance 1 | 3 |
| CYBR 401 | Software Security Analysis 1 | 3 |
| CYBR 471 | Malware Analysis 1 | 3 |
| Subtotal | 24 | |
| Secure Software Development Electives | ||
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| Selected Computer Languages (the student is required to take CPSC 236: Selected Languages: Python) 1 | ||
| Introduction to Computer Forensics 1 | ||
| Computer Organization and Architecture 1 | ||
| Internship 1 | ||
| Advanced Architecture & Parallel Computing 1 | ||
| Analysis of Algorithms 1 | ||
| Topics in Computer Science: Machine Learning 1 | ||
| Subtotal | 6 | |
| Total Hours | 60 | |
- 1
Course counts for 50% of Major requirements and Major GPA
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Some courses may require pre-requisites. Please see course descriptions to determine if there are any pre-requisites for that specific course.
Co-curricular and Experiential Learning
Students are encouraged to explore additional curricular and co-curricular opportunities. There is a strong correlation between long-term student success and participation in the following types of programs and activities:
- High-Impact Practice (HIP) designated classes (Learning Community, Cap-Stone Course, Semester Projects)
- Student-faculty research
- Service Learning Courses
- Internships
- Volunteering (Summer Day Camps, Semester Workshops for K-12 students, Robot demos for visitors/local school districts)
- Industry Awareness Night
Important Curriculum Guide Notes
This Curriculum Guide is provided to help SRU students and prospective students better understand their intended major curriculum. Enrolled SRU students should note that the My Rock Audit may place already-earned and/or in progress courses in different, yet valid, curriculum categories. Enrolled SRU students should use the My Rock Audit Report and materials and information provided by their faculty advisers to ensure accurate progress towards degree completion. The information on this guide is current as of the date listed. Students are responsible for curriculum requirements at the time of enrollment at the University.
PASSHE - Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Institutions
CYBERSECURITY (6421)
Concentration in Secure Software Development (SSDE)
This program is effective as of Summer 2024
Revised 12.19.2023
UCC 11.28.2023
Recommended Four-Year Plan
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| CPSC 130 | Introduction to Computing and Programming | 3 |
| CYBR 101 | Cybersecurity in the Era of Evolving Technology | 3 |
| ENGL 102 | Critical Writing | 3 |
| ESAP 101 | FYRST Seminar * | 1 |
| MATH 120 or SCI 101 |
Intermediate Algebra or Science of Life |
3 |
| SUBJ 139 | Foundations of Academic Discovery 1 | 3 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| CPSC 146 | Programming Principles | 3 |
| CPSC 301 | Practical Computer Security | 3 |
| ENGL 104 | Critical Reading | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Precalculus | ||
| Calculus I | ||
| Calculus II | ||
| Calculus III | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Civil Discourse: Theory & Practice | ||
| Ethics and Civil Discourse | ||
| Civil Discourse and Democracy | ||
| Hours | 16 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| CPSC 207 | Shell Commands and Scripting | 3 |
| CPSC 246 | Advanced Programming Principles | 3 |
| SCI 101 | Science of Life (or CE Elective) | 3 |
| Creative & Aesthetic Inquiry | 3 | |
| Social Science Inquiry | 3 | |
| Declare a Thematic Thread 2 | ||
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| CPSC 323 | Fundamentals of Database Systems | 3 |
| CYBR 301 | Secure Programming | 3 |
| CPSC 300 | Challenges of Computer Technology | 3 |
| SCI 102 | Understanding the Physical World (or Cybersecurity Elective) | 3 |
| Humanities Inquiry | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| CPSC 311 | Discrete Computational Structures | 3 |
| CPSC 376 | Programming Language and Theory | 3 |
| CYBR 353 | Software Assurance | 3 |
| Thematic Thread Requirement | 3 | |
| Cyber Elective or Free Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| CPSC 327 | Administration and Security | 3 |
| CPSC 374 | Algorithms and Data Structures | 3 |
| CYBR 401 | Software Security Analysis | 3 |
| Thematic Thread Requirement | 3 | |
| Cyber Elective or Free Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| CPSC 423 | Computer Networks | 3 |
| CYBR 471 | Malware Analysis | 3 |
| Thematic Thread Requirement | 3 | |
| Cyber Elective or Free Elective | 3 | |
| Cyber Elective or Free Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| CPSC 488 | Software Engineering | 3 |
| Thematic Thread Requirement | 3 | |
| Cyber Elective or Free Elective | 3 | |
| Cyber Elective or Free Elective | 4 | |
| Hours | 13 | |
| Total Hours** | 120 | |
- 1
Course offered in multiple subjects; cannot take course in first major subject
- 2
Work with your Academic Adviser to declare a Thematic Thread by the end of your fall semester in your second year.
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Students are encouraged to take ESAP 101 as a Free Elective.
Cyber Elective - CE Courses
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select six credits | ||
| CPSC 333 | Introduction to Computer Forensics | 3 |
| CPSC 370 | Computer Organization and Architecture | 3 |
| CPSC 474 | Advanced Architecture & Parallel Computing | 3 |
| CPSC 450 | Internship 1 | 1-12 |
| CPSC 478 | Analysis of Algorithms | 3 |
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Jr. or Sr. Computing major with 3.0 GPA. Application required
** This document is meant to serve as a guide. Some planners may show more than 120 credits because faculty have created flexibility in choosing courses. However, only 120 credits are required to obtain a degree. Please consult with your academic adviser and refer to your curriculum guide prior to registering for courses. This plan should be reviewed, and verified, by you and your academic adviser at least once each academic year.
Major Code: 6421
Concentration: SSDE
Revised date: 06.10.2022