Academic Catalog 2026-2027

Slippery Rock University

Cybersecurity, Bachelor of Science (BS) - Concentration in Secure Software Development/Professional Pilot (CCBC)

Program Learning Outcomes (SRU)

  • 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)

Program Learning Outcomes (CCBC)

This program trains students in the subject content the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) determined is necessary for commercial pilots; and takes students from f irst flight through multi-engine and Certified Flight Instructor ratings.

Related Links

Cybersecurity - Secure Software Development/Professional Pilot, BS Program Page

Professional Licensure/Certification Page

Curriculum Guide

GPA RequiremeNT

Overall GPA: 2.0 or higher

Summary*

Rock Studies 2 Requirements (taken at CCBC)30
Rock Studies 2 Requirements (taken at SRU)15
Professional Pilot Requirements (taken at CCBC)35
Major/Concentration Requirements (taken at SRU)60

* 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

The Rock
SUBJ 139Foundations of Academic Discovery 13
WRIT 101English Composition (taken at CCBC)3
LITR 210Concepts of Literature (taken at CCBC)3
Select one of the following:3
Civil Discourse: Theory & Practice
Ethics and Civil Discourse
Civil Discourse and Democracy
Select one of the following:4
MATH102
Precalculus (taken at CCBC)
MATH 125
Calculus I (taken at CCBC)
Subtotal16
Integrated Inquiry
Creative and Aesthetic Inquiry
Select 3 Credits3
Humanities Inquiry
Select 3 Credits3
Social Science Inquiry (taken at CCBC)
AVIP 260Human Factors Theory (taken at CCBC)3
Natural Sciences Inquiry
SCI 101Science of Life3
Physical Sciences Inquiry (taken at CCBC)
METR 140Foundations in Meteorology (taken at CCBC)4
Subtotal16
Additional Rock Studies Requirements (taken at CCBC)
Select the following 13 Credits13
AVIP 120
Foundations and Development of Aviation (taken at CCBC)
AVIP 180
Instrument Flight Theory (taken at CCBC)
AVIP 270
Aerodynamics of Flight (taken at CCBC)
Total Hours45
1

Course offered in multiple subjects; cannot take course in first major subject.

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 Requirements/Concentration

  • 30 major credits must be taken at SRU or PASSHE
  • 30 major credits must be taken at the 300 level or above
Required Core Coursework
CPSC 130Introduction to Computing and Programming 13
CPSC 146Programming Principles 13
CPSC 207Shell Commands and Scripting 13
CPSC 300Challenges of Computer Technology 13
CPSC 301Practical Computer Security3
CPSC 311Discrete Computational Structures 13
CPSC 323Fundamentals of Database Systems 13
CPSC 327Administration and Security3
CPSC 423Computer Networks 13
CYBR 101Cybersecurity in the Era of Evolving Technology3
Subtotal30
Secure Software Development Required Courses
CPSC 246Object-Oriented Programming3
CPSC 374Algorithms and Data Structures3
CPSC 376Programming Language and Theory3
CPSC 488Software Engineering3
CYBR 301Secure Programming3
CYBR 353Software Assurance3
CYBR 401Software Security Analysis3
CYBR 471Malware Analysis3
Subtotal24
Secure Software Development Electives
Select two courses in sequence from one of the following areas:6
Selected Computer Languages
Introduction to Computer Forensics
Computer Organization and Architecture
Internship
Advanced Architecture & Parallel Computing
Analysis of Algorithms
Topics in Computer Science: Machine Learning
Fraud
Risk Assessment and Fraud Prevention
Subtotal6
Total Hours60
1

Course counts for 50% of Major requirements and Major GPA

*

Some courses may require pre-requisites. Please see course descriptions to determine if there are any pre-requisites for that specific course.

Professional Pilot Required Coursework at CCBC:
AVIP 160Private Pilot Flight Theory7
AVIP 170Private Pilot Flight Certification3
AVIP 190Instrument Flight Rating2
AVIP 205Aircraft Engines & Systems4
AVIP 215Commercial Flight Theory5
AVIP 220Commercial Flight Certification I3
AVIP 225Commercial Flight Certification II3
AVIP 275Certified Flight Instructor Theory2
Select two of the following:3-4
AVIP 250
Multi-Engine Rating
AVIP 280
Certified Flight Instructor-Airplane
AVIP 285
Certified Flight Instructor - Instructions
CIST 100Introduction to Information Technology3
Total Hours35-36

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 - SECURE SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT CONCENTRATION - BS (6421/SSDE)
ADVANCED PILOTING WITH CCBC (ADVP) /CIM 596
This program is effective as of Spring 2026
Revised 01.05.2026
MOU date: 09.18.2025

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
FallHours
AVIP 160Private Pilot Flight Theory (taken at CCBC) 7
AVIP 170Privoate Pilot Flight Certification (taken at CCBC) 3
WRIT 101English Composition (taken at CCBC) 3
CPSC 130 Introduction to Computing and Programming 3
ESAP 101 FYRST Seminar 0-1
 Hours16-17
Spring
AVIP 120Foundations and Development of Aviation (taken at CCBC) 3
CIST 100Introduction to Information Technology (taken at CCBC) 3
Select 1 of the following: 4
MATH 102
Precalculus (taken at CCBC)
MATH 125
Calculus I (taken at CCBC)
CPSC 146 Programming Principles 3
SUBJ 139Foundation of Academic Discovery 3
 Hours16
Second Year
Fall
AVIP 180Instrument Flight Theory (taken at CCBC) 7
AVIP 190Instrument Flight Rating (taken at CCBC) 2
LITR 210Concepts of Literature (taken at CCBC) 3
CPSC 246 Object-Oriented Programming 3
CYBR 101 Cybersecurity in the Era of Evolving Technology 3
 Hours18
Spring
AVIP 205Aircraft Engines & Systems (taken at CCBC) 4
METR 140Foundations in Meteorology (taken at CCBC) 4
SCI 101 Science of Life 3
CPSC 311 Discrete Computational Structures 3
 Hours14
Third Year
Fall
AVIP 215Commercial Flight Theory (taken at CCBC) 5
AVIP 220Commercial Flight Certification I (taken at CCBC) 3
CPSC 207 Shell Commands and Scripting 3
CPSC 301 Practical Computer Security 3
COMM 200 Civil Discourse: Theory & Practice 3
 Hours17
Spring
AVIP 225Commercial Flight Certification II (taken at CCBC) 3
AVIP 260Human Factors Theory (taken at CCBC) 3
AVIP 270Aerodynamics of Flight (taken at CCBC) 3
CPSC 323 Fundamentals of Database Systems 3
CYBR 301 Secure Programming 3
Creative & Aesthetic Inquiry 3
 Hours18
Fourth Year
Fall
AVIP 275Certified Flight Instructor Theory (taken at CCBC) 2
Select 2 of the following: 3-4
AVIP 250
Multi-Engine Rating (taken at CCBC)
AVIP 280
Multi-Engine Rating (taken at CCBC)
AVIP 285
Certfied Flight Instructor (taken at CCBC)
CPSC 374 Algorithms and Data Structures 3
CPSC 376 Programming Language and Theory 3
CYBR 353 Software Assurance 3
 Hours14-15
Spring
CPSC 327 Administration and Security 3
CPSC 300 Challenges of Computer Technology 3
CYBR 471 Malware Analysis 3
CPSC Elective 3
Humanities Inquiry 3
 Hours15
Fifth Year
Fall
CPSC 423 Computer Networks 3
CPSC 488 Software Engineering 3
CYBR 401 Software Security Analysis 3
CYBR Elective 3
 Hours12
 Total Hours**140-142