Cybersecurity Major
The Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity is offered at both App State campuses, in Boone and in Hickory, with most classes held in person and some courses offered online. The program consists of 120 required hours, including 44 general education credit hours and 34 hours in the major. This program not only teaches Cybersecurity but also inspires our students to be the change-makers in the digital world. With a curriculum designed to stay ahead of emerging threats, you'll graduate ready to take on the world's most challenging cybersecurity issues.
In addition to normal WCOB required courses, students will take:
Required Core (31 Hours)
- CIS 2350 - AI, Business Systems, and Cybersecurity (3)
- CIS 3000 - CIS Career Readiness (1)
- CIS 3580 - Networking and IT Infrastructures (3)
- CIS 3680 - Programming Software Solutions (3)
- CIS 3740 - IT Audit and Cybersecurity Analytics (3)
- CIS 3750 - Database Management (3)
- CIS 3820 - Global IS Ethics and Privacy (3)
- CIS 3840 - Managing Security (3)
- CIS 3880 - Ethical Hacking and Countermeasures (3)
- CIS 4400 - Cyber Forensics, Incident Detection & Response (3)
- CIS 4620 - IS Strategy, Policy, and Governance (3)
Cybersecurity Electives (3 Hours)
Select one of the following:
- ACC 3570 - Accounting Systems and Internal Control (3)
- CS 3760 - System Administration and Security (3)
- CIS 3870 - Web and Mobile Development (3)
- CIS 3900 - Internship (3, 6, or 9)
- CIS 4585 - Advanced Data Communications and Networking (3)
- CIS 4760 - Global Blockchain for Business (3)
- FIN 3150 - Commercial Insurance (3)
- FIN 4950 - Enterprise Risk and Insurance Management (3)
- HCM 4710 - Health Informatics (3)
To see the full program of study visit here or your academic advisor.