Cybersecurity, Minor
The Cybersecurity Minor is designed to offer students the necessary technical and non-technical knowledge to identify and adequately mitigate cybersecurity risks, arrange the secure use of computing resources, recognize security breaches, and proficiently use the tools and techniques for analysis and investigation of cybercrimes.
To access Minor Requirements, please view the Curriculum Guide tab.
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GPA REQUIREMENT
Minor GPA: 2.0 or higher
Minor Requirements
- Students must complete at least 6 credit hours in their minor from SRU
- A minimum of 6 credit hours must be upper-division courses (numbered 300 and above)
- A minor shall be no fewer than 18 credits.
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The Cybersecurity minor must submit this self-maintained curriculum guide to the Computer Science Department for verification.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Requirements | ||
| CPSC 130 | Introduction to Computing and Programming | 3 |
| CPSC 300 | Challenges of Computer Technology | 3 |
| or MIS 300 | Challenges of Computer Technology | |
| CPSC 323 | Fundamentals of Database Systems | 3 |
| or MIS 323 | Data Base Systems | |
| CPSC 301 | Practical Computer Security | 3 |
| or MIS 301 | Practical Computer Security | |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Computer Forensics | ||
or MIS 333 | Introduction to Computer Forensics | |
| Information Systems Security | ||
| CSS 120 | Introduction to Private Security | 3 |
| CSS 240 | Security Management | 3 |
| or CSS 351 | Fraud | |
| Total Hours | 21 | |
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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.
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.
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Minor in Cybersecurity (14E)
This program is effective as of Fall 2016
Revised 02.08.2023