Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance

Next Start

July 2023

Format

Mixed Mode, Online, In Person

Total Credits

180

Price per Credit

$515

Protect Critical Information Systems

The Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity is specifically designed for students seeking to enter the highly in-demand field of cybersecurity, which the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects will grow 28 percent from 2016 to 2026. The program will prepare you to assess and investigate the misuse of data and information systems.

The BS in Cybersecurity program offers flexible learning options, including on-site and online courses that can be completed at your own pace. You can complete this bachelor’s degree in as little as two years, if bringing in prior transfer credits, and can apply to the program with a minimum of a high school diploma or GED.

CityU was designated a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education by the National Security Agency and Department of Homeland Security.

The Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity was developed with guidance from data security leaders and hiring managers in the public and private sectors. The degree combines the governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) skills employers are seeking with those that students will need to be successful now and in the future. Through the study of technology, investigative processes, and cyber-related offenses, you will be prepared to address corporate risks and enter the field as a specialist on data security and cybercrime.

Learning Outcomes

Throughout the cybersecurity bachelor’s program, you’ll learn:

Networking protocol for OSI and IP networking
The tools, processes, and procedures to secure computer networks
How modern computer systems work with data across multiple systems
Internet technology, including physical devices and networks, protocols, and services
Information systems taxonomies and general applications
An overview of the field including the objectives of information security
The tools and techniques that security professionals use to implement, monitor, and evaluate security on computer systems
An introduction to programming using Python
An introduction to programming using the Standard C++ programming language

Required Credits (180 Credits)

For full course descriptions please refer to the current catalog.

Lower-Division Requirements (90 Credits)

Students must meet General Education requirements listed below. This is typically completed within the 90 required lower-division credits. For this program, Quantitative/Symbolic Reasoning is met through Math 141 Precalculus or an equivalent course.

General Education

College Composition I** and II (CCII) (10 Credits)
Quantitative/Symbolic Reasoning (QSR) (5 Credits)
Humanities (HU) (10 Credits)
Social Sciences (SS) (15 Credits)
Natural Sciences (NS) (15 Credits)

**If College Composition I is waived through transfer or articulation, students must take an additional 5 quarter credits from a humanities discipline.

Pre-Entry Requirement (0 Credit)

Students must take this course in the first quarter of enrollment. Students may take another program requirement concurrently.

CS 100 STC BS Orientation to Bachelor's Programs (0)

Preparatory Courses (20 Credits)

These preparatory courses may be applied towards CityU's General Education and Lower Division credit requirements.

MATH 138 College Algebra (NS) (5)
CS 132 Computer Science I (5)
CS 251 Statistical Computing (NS) (5)
IS 201 Fundamentals of Computing (5)

Core Requirements (45 Credits)

CS 330 Network Communications (5)
CS 340 Operating Systems (5)
CS 351 Discrete Mathematics in Computing (NS) (5)
IS 302 Human Computer Interaction (5)
IS 312 Web Design and Programming (5)
IS 345 Cybersecurity (5)
IS 350 Systems Analysis and Design (5)
IS 360 Database Technologies (5)
IS 471 Cyber Ethics (SS) (5)

Depth of Study: Cybersecurity (30 Credits)

Select 30 credits from the courses listed below.

CY 467 Systems Security (5)
CY 468 Ethical Hacking (5)
CY 481 Network Security (5)
CY 487 Data Security (5)
CY 488 Software Security (5)
CY 489 Component Security (5)
IT 434 Cloud Computing (5)
IT 472 IT Compliance (5)

Electives (10 Credits)

Students may select two electives from any other undergraduate Depth of Study courses within the School of Technology & Computing or complete the internship after taking three CS 450 seminar courses for their internship preparation.

Seminar

Students can take three CS 450 seminar courses after taking 15 credit hours for core requirements and before taking either CS 493 Technology and Computing Internship or CS 497 Technology and Computing Capstone. Each enrollment must be pre-approved by the Program Manager.

CS 450A Bachelor's Seminar I in Special Technology (2)
CS 450B Bachelor's Seminar II in Special Technology (2)
CS 450C Bachelor's Seminar III in Special Technology (1)

Internship

The internship course is repeatable for credit. Each enrollment must be pre-approved by the Program Manager.

CS 493 Technology and Computing Internship (5)

Capstone (5 Credits)

CS 497 Technology and Computing Capstone (5)

The Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity program will prepare you for a career in the growing field of cybersecurity, including:

Data security
Corporate investigations
Cybercrime
Risk analysis
Information assurance
Related fields

Networking Opportunities

At CityU, you’ll have the opportunity to expand your professional network by connecting with faculty working in your field, students from around the globe, and alumni employed at Seattle’s top companies. Plus, you’ll be part of a supportive community that’s dedicated to helping you reach your career goals.

Tuition Cost

Learn more about tuition and fees for our undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs.

2023-24 Cost of Attendance (per quarter)

	Living with Parent	Not Living with Parent	High-Cost Regions
Tuition & Fees	See Tuition Chart	See Tuition Chart	See Tuition Chart
Books & Supplies	$254	$254	$254
Housing & Food	$2,864	$5,956	$6,552
Transportation	$600	$646	$711
Misc./Personal	$650	$650	$650
Total	$4,368	$7,506	$8,166

Financial Aid Opportunities

At CityU, we are committed to helping students achieve their academic goals no matter their economic situations. Our financial aid counselors are here to find the resources you need to pay for your education, including grants, loans, work study, and scholarships. Learn more about financial aid opportunities at CityU, or contact our Financial Aid Team at 800.426.5596, 206.239.4540, or finaid@cityu.edu.

Military Tuition Benefits

As a Yellow Ribbon school, CityU is proud to serve those who have served in the military. We offer military tuition discounts for active-duty servicemembers and their spouses and accept military benefits such as the Post 9/11 GI Bill® and Tuition Assistance. Learn more about military tuition benefits, VA benefits, and military partnership programs designed to help you reach your military and career goals.

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Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity