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.

• Problem Solving and Critical Thinking (Solve problems by creating secure systems that are efficient, user-friendly, and portable) 
  1. Formulate project requirements and alternative solutions appropriate to the problem in a secure manner (UO 2. critical thinking) 
  2. Integrate design and implementation principles to develop effective software without introduction of vulnerabilities (UO 2. critical thinking) 
  3. Perform analyze software security and the efficiency of algorithms (UO 4. quantitative reasoning) 
  4. Implement computing solutions that consist of system and application software written for modern computing platforms (UO 2. critical thinking) 
  5. Use appropriate tools and techniques for identifying malware and other vulnerabilities  (UO 2. critical thinking) 
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills (Use written, oral and electronic methods for effective communication) 
  1. Document all aspects of secure software precisely and clearly  (UO 1. effective communications) 
  2. Use written, oral, and electronic communication to convey technical information effectively (UO 1. effective communications) 
  3. Accurately communicate security analyses, policies, and methodologies  (UO  1. effective communications) 
  4. Work cooperatively in teams and with others  (UO 5. whole personality) 
• Ethical and Professional Responsibilities (Discern and articulate the impact and importance of securing technologies for society) 
  1. Determine the effects of  security policy models in a global society (UO 8. acting ethically) 
  2. Recognize the important legal and policy issues in the development of secure systems (UO 10. digital citizenship) 
  3. Demonstrate an awareness of the codes of professional ethics in the information technology industry (UO 8. acting ethically) 
  4. Plan for and ensure the security, privacy, and integrity of data (UO 10. digital citizenship) 
  5. Recognize the need for continuing professional development (UO 5. whole personality and UO 7. civic engagement)

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Curriculum Guide

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.

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Core Requirements
CPSC 130	Introduction to Computing and Programming	3
CPSC 300	Challenges of Computer Technology	3
CPSC 323	Fundamentals of Database Systems	3
CPSC 301	Practical Computer Security	3
Select one of the following:		3
CPSC 333	Introduction to Computer Forensics
MIS 401	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 Summer 2026
Revised 01.0.2025
UCC 11.25.2025