Information Technology and Cybersecurity, BS

Information Technology and Cybersecurity has become one of the highest demand areas by employers. Information, whether personal or business, is extremely valuable and there will always be individuals looking for ways to acquire it. Organizations need technology professionals who understand and can defend against the many threats to protect their valuable assets and run secure networks in today’s global business environment. Earning an Information Technology and Cybersecurity degree prepares graduates for careers in network and computer systems administration, computer user support, risk management and cyber defense. Leveraging specialized skills and an understanding of business processes, students develop, troubleshoot, support and protect computer networks to help organizations operate more effectively and securely.

Information Technology and Cybersecurity Major - 75 Hours

CIS 1110A - Computer Operating Systems and Maintenance Credits: 3
CS 1110A - Programming in Python Credits: 3
CS 4810 - Trends in Computer Science Credits: 3
CSC 2010A - CISCO Networking I Credits: 3
CSC 2020A - CISCO Networking II Credits: 3
ITS 2110A - Introduction to Information Security Credits: 3
ITS 2310 - Linux I Credits: 3
ITS 2320 - Linux II Credits: 3
ITS 3050 - Security Policies and Auditing Credits: 3
ITS 3210 - Legal and Ethical Issues in Information Technology Credits: 3
ITS 3250A - Hardening Systems Credits: 3
ITS 3410A - Powershell Programming Credits: 3
ITS 3510 - Ethical Hacking I Credits: 3
ITS 3520 - Ethical Hacking II Credits: 3
ITS 4050 - Internet and Web Security Credits: 3
ITS 4250 - Computer Forensics and Investigation Credits: 3
ITS 4350A - Incident Response and Disaster Recovery Credits: 3
ITS 4410 - Network Defense and Intrusion Credits: 3
ITS 4910A - Senior Project Credits: 3
MNP 2050 - Server I Credits: 3
MNP 2060 - Server II Credits: 3
NET 1010 - Networking Essentials Credits: 3
NET 2310 - Virtual Environment: Installation, Configuration and Management Credits: 3
PPM 3010 - Project Management Credits: 3
WRK 4850 - CoIT Work Experience Credits: 3

General Education - 30 Hours

COM 1010 - Composition and Critical Thinking I Credits: 3
COM 1020 - Composition and Critical Thinking II Credits: 3
ELECTIVE - General Education Elective Credits: 6
ELECTIVE - Scientific Inquiry Elective - Credits: 3
HUM 3910 - Integrated Seminar Credits: 3
MTH 1010 - Quantitative Literacy Credits: 3
MTH 1120 - College Algebra II Credits: 3
PSY 2050 - Self and Society Credits: 3
SOC 3050 - Personal, Civic and Global Perspectives Credits: 3

Open Electives - 15 Hours

Select 15 Hours of Open Electives. Open Electives may be from any prefix. Prerequisites must be fulfilled for any elective courses or courses within a minor.

Semester Hours Required for Graduation - 120

The Information Technology and Cybersecurity program is the foundation for Baker College’s designation as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity (NCAE-C) for Cyber Defense (CD) administered by the National Security Agency (NSA).