Cybersecurity, Bachelor of Science (BS) - Concentration in Security Governance/Advanced Piloting (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.
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Cybersecurity - Security Governance/Advanced Piloting, BS Program Page
Curriculum Guide
GPA RequiremeNT
Overall GPA: 2.0 or higher
Summary*
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Rock Studies 2 Requirements (taken at CCBC) | 33 | |
| Rock Studies 2 Requirements (taken at SRU) | 12 | |
| Advanced Piloting Requirements (taken at CCBC) | 29 | |
| 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
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| The Rock | ||
| SUBJ 139 | Foundations of Academic Discovery 1 | 3 |
| WRIT 101 | English Composition (taken at CCBC) | 3 |
| LITR 210 | Concepts of Literature (taken at CCBC) | 3 |
| COMM 201 | Public Speaking (taken at CCBC) | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
MATH102 | Precalculus (taken at CCBC) | |
MATH 125 | Calculus I (taken at CCBC) | |
| Subtotal | 16 | |
| Integrated Inquiry | ||
| Creative and Aesthetic Inquiry | ||
| Select 3 Credits | 3 | |
| Humanities Inquiry | ||
| Select 3 Credits | 3 | |
| Social Science Inquiry (taken at CCBC) | ||
| AVIP 260 | Human Factors Theory (taken at CCBC) | 3 |
| Natural Sciences Inquiry | ||
| SCI 101 | Science of Life | 3 |
| Physical Sciences Inquiry (taken at CCBC) | ||
| METR 140 | Foundations in Meteorology (taken at CCBC) | 4 |
| Subtotal | 16 | |
| Additional Rock Studies Requirements (taken at CCBC) | ||
| Select the following 13 Credits | 13 | |
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 Hours | 45 | |
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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
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Major 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 | 3 |
| CPSC 311 | Discrete Computational Structures 1 | 3 |
| CPSC 323 | Fundamentals of Database Systems 1 | 3 |
| CPSC 327 | Administration and Security | 3 |
| CPSC 423 | Computer Networks 1 | 3 |
| CYBR 101 | Cybersecurity in the Era of Evolving Technology | 3 |
| Subtotal | 30 | |
| Security Governance Required Courses | ||
| CPSC 102 | Collaborative Information Technology and Society | 3 |
| CPSC 217 | Advanced Web Programming 1 | 3 |
| or CPSC 246 | Object-Oriented Programming | |
| CPSC 237 | Mobile App Development for Smart Devices 1 | 3 |
| CPSC 333 | Introduction to Computer Forensics | 3 |
| CPSC 468 | Software Engineering and Project Management | 3 |
| CSS 120 | Introduction to Private Security | 3 |
| CSS 240 | Security Management | 3 |
| MIS 401 | Information Systems Security | 3 |
| Subtotal | 24 | |
| Security Governance Electives | ||
| Select two courses in sequence from one of the following areas: | 6 | |
| Selected Computer Languages | ||
| Internship | ||
| Organizational Continuity and Resilience | ||
| Fraud | ||
| Risk Assessment and Fraud Prevention | ||
| Subtotal | 6 | |
| Total Hours | 60 | |
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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.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Coursework Completed at CCBC: | ||
| AVIP 190 | Instrument Flight Rating | 2 |
| AVIP 202 | Aircraft Engines Theory | 3 |
| AVIP 204 | Aircraft Systems Theory | 3 |
| AVIP 215 | Commercial Flight Theory | 5 |
| AVIP 220 | Commercial Flight Certification I | 3 |
| AVIP 225 | Commercial Flight Certification II | 3 |
| AVIP 250 | Multi-Engine Flight Rating | 1 |
| AVIP 275 | Certified Flight Instructor Theory | 2 |
| CIST 100 | Intro to Information Technology | 3 |
| Select two of the following: | 4 | |
AVIP 280 | Certified Flight Instructor - Airplane | |
AVIP 285 | Certified Flight Instructor - Instruments | |
AVIP 288 | Certified Flight Instructor - Multi-Engine | |
| Total Hours | 29 | |
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 - SECURITY GOVERNANCE CONCENTRATION - BS (6421/SEGV)
ADVANCED PILOTING WITH CCBC (ADVP) /CIM 581
This program is effective as of Spring 2026
Revised 01.05.2026
MOU date: 09.18.2025
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| AVIP 180 | Instrument Flight Theory (taken at CCBC) | 7 |
| AVIP 190 | Instrument Flight Rating (taken at CCBC) | 2 |
| WRIT 101 | English Composition (taken at CCBC) | 3 |
| CPSC 130 | Introduction to Computing and Programming | 3 |
| ESAP 101 | FYRST Seminar | 0-1 |
| Hours | 15-16 | |
| Spring | ||
| AVIP 120 | Foundations and Development of Aviation (taken at CCBC) | 3 |
| CIST 100 | Introduction 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) |
|
| SUBJ 139 | Foundation of Academic Discovery | 3 |
| CPSC 146 | Programming Principles | 3 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| AVIP 215 | Commercial Flight Theory (taken at CCBC) | 5 |
| AVIP 220 | Commercial Flight Certification I (taken at CCBC) | 3 |
| LITR 210 | Concepts of Literature (taken at CCBC) | 3 |
| CPSC 102 | Collaborative Information Technology and Society | 3 |
| CPSC 311 | Discrete Computational Structures | 3 |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| AVIP 202 | Aircraft Engines Theory (taken at CCBC) | 3 |
| AVIP 204 | Aircraft Systems Theory (taken at CCBC) | 3 |
| AVIP 225 | Commercial Flight Certification II (taken at CCBC) | 3 |
| CPSC 207 | Shell Commands and Scripting | 3 |
| CPSC 217 or CPSC 246 |
Advanced Web Programming or Object-Oriented Programming |
3 |
| CYBR 101 | Cybersecurity in the Era of Evolving Technology | 3 |
| Hours | 18 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| AVIP 250 | Multi-Engine Rating (taken at CCBC) | 1 |
| AVIP 260 | Human Factors Theory (taken at CCBC) | 3 |
| AVIP 270 | Aerodynamics of Flight (taken at CCBC) | 3 |
| Creative & Aesthetic Inquiry | 3 | |
| CSS 120 | Introduction to Private Security | 3 |
| CSS 240 | Security Management | 3 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| AVIP 275 | Certified Flight Instructor Theory (taken at CCBC) | 2 |
| Select 2 of the following: | 4 | |
AVIP 280 | Multi-Engine Rating (taken at CCBC) |
|
AVIP 285 | Certfied Flight Instructor (taken at CCBC) |
|
AVIP 288 | Certified Flight Instructor - Multi-Engine (taken at CCBC) |
|
| CPSC 323 | Fundamentals of Database Systems | 3 |
| CPSC 301 | Practical Computer Security | 3 |
| SCI 101 | Science of Life | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| METR 140 | Foundations in Meteorology (taken at CCBC) | 4 |
| COMM 201 | Public Speaking (taken at CCBC) | 3 |
| CPSC 237 | Mobile App Development for Smart Devices | 3 |
| CPSC 300 | Challenges of Computer Technology | 3 |
| Hours | 13 | |
| Spring | ||
| CPSC 327 | Administration and Security | 3 |
| CPSC 333 | Introduction to Computer Forensics | 3 |
| Humanities Inquiry | 3 | |
| MIS 401 | Information Systems Security | 3 |
| CPSC 468 | Software Engineering and Project Management | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Fifth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| CPSC 423 | Computer Networks | 3 |
| Security Governance Electives | 6 | |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Total Hours** | 134-135 | |