Cybersecurity, B.S./Cybersecurity, M.S.
View ChecksheetMinimum Total Credit Hours: 138
Minimum Upper-Division Hours: 40
Overall GPA - Combined and OU: 3.00
Major GPA - Combined and OU: 3.00
Program Code: A264/F261
A grade of C or better is required in each course in the curriculum, including all prerequisite courses.
Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| CYBS 3113 | Operating Systems Fundamentals | 3 |
| CYBS 3123 | Introduction to Unix Systems | 3 |
| CYBS 3213 | Foundations of Cybersecurity | 3 |
| CYBS 3313 | Introduction to Cyber Ethics and Law | 3 |
| CYBS 3323 | Hardware Security | 3 |
| CYBS 3743 | Cyberforensics Fundamentals | 3 |
| SDI 3203 | Computer Networks | 3 |
| SDI 3213 | Cloud Computing | 3 |
| CYBS 3913 | Database Fundamentals | 3 |
| CYBS 4123/5123 | System Administration 1 | 3 |
| CYBS 4203/5203 | Cybersecurity Risk Management and Assessment 1 | 3 |
| CYBS 4293/5293 | Introduction to Cloud Computing and Security 1 | 3 |
| CYBS 4333/5333 | Incidence Response Management 1 | 3 |
| CYBS 4473/5473 | Network Security 1 | 3 |
| CYBS 4963 | Cybersecurity Capstone | 3 |
| Major Electives | ||
| Choose 4 approved CYBS electives from a list maintained by the department | 12 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 57 | |
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Shared coursework: choose up to 12 hours of 5000 level courses to be shared with the MS degree for the accelerated BS/MS program.
Major Support Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Math and Science | ||
| POLY 1203 | Foundations of Programming for Emerging Technologies | 3 |
| POLY 2203 | Applied Statistics for Modern Computing | 3 |
| POLY 2513 | Applied Discrete Mathematics for Computing | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 9 | |
Graduate Requirements
Thesis Option
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| Choose a minimum of 12 credits hours of core CYBS courses from the following: | 12-24 | |
| Developing Secure Software | ||
| System Administration 1 | ||
| Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing | ||
| Cybersecurity Risk Management and Assessment 1 | ||
| Introduction to Cloud Computing and Security 1 | ||
| IoT Security and Privacy | ||
| Incidence Response Management 1 | ||
| Network Security 1 | ||
| Electives | ||
| Choose 0-15 hours of electives from a list of courses (maximum of 6 hours may be chosen from Open Electives list) maintained by the department and approved by the Graduate College. | 0-15 | |
| Thesis | ||
| CYBS 5980 | Research for Master's Thesis | 3-6 |
| Total Credit Hours | 30 | |
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Shared coursework: up to 12 hours of 5000 level courses may be shared with the BS degree for the accelerated BS/MS program.
Non-Thesis Option
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| Choose a minimum 12 credits hours of core CYBS courses from the following: | 12-24 | |
| Developing Secure Software | ||
| System Administration 1 | ||
| Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing | ||
| Cybersecurity Risk Management and Assessment 1 | ||
| Introduction to Cloud Computing and Security 1 | ||
| IoT Security and Privacy | ||
| Incidence Response Management 1 | ||
| Network Security 1 | ||
| Electives | ||
| Choose 3-15 hours of electives from a list of courses (maximum of 6 hours may be chosen from Open Electives list) maintained by the department and approved by the Graduate College, or additional hours from the Core Courses. | 3-15 | |
| Practicum | ||
| CYBS 5903 | Master's Practicum | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 30 | |
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Shared coursework: up to 12 hours of 5000 level courses may be shared with the BS degree for the accelerated BS/MS program.
General Education and College Requirements
Courses designated as Core I, II, III, IV, or V are part of the General Education curriculum. Students must complete a minimum of 40 hours of General Education courses, chosen from the approved list, including at least one upper-division Gen. Ed. course outside of the student’s major. Courses graded P/NP will not apply.
A grade of C or better is required in each course in the curriculum, including all prerequisite courses.
UNIVERSITY-WIDE GENERAL EDUCATION (MINIMUM 40 HOURS)
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Area I: Symbolic and Oral Communication | ||
| English Composition | ||
| ENGL 1113 | Principles of English Composition | 3 |
| ENGL 1213 | Principles of English Composition | 3 |
| or EXPO 1213 | Expository Writing | |
| Language (0-10 hours in the same language) | ||
| This requirement can be met by two years of the same language in high school: | 0-10 | |
Beginning Course (0-5 hours) | ||
Beginning Course, continued (0-5 hours) | ||
| Mathematics (minimum 3 hours) | ||
| MATH 1503 | College Algebra 1 | 3 |
| Core Area II: Natural Science (minimum 7 hours, including one laboratory) | ||
| Choose two courses from different disciplines, one must include a laboratory | 7 | |
| Core Area III: Social Science | ||
| P SC 1113 | American Federal Government | 3 |
| Choose one course | 3 | |
| Core Area IV: Arts & Humanities | ||
| Artistic Forms | ||
| Choose one course | 3 | |
| Western Culture | ||
| HIST 1483 | United States to 1865 | 3 |
| or HIST 1493 | United States, 1865 to the Present | |
| Choose one course (excluding HIST 1483 and HIST 1493) | 3 | |
| World Culture | ||
| Choose one course | 3 | |
| Core Area V: First-Year Experience | ||
| Choose one course | 3 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 37-47 | |
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Major support requirements that also satisfy University General Education requirements.
Open Electives
Electives to bring total applicable hours to the minimum total required for the degree including a minimum of 40 upper-division hours.
Suggested Semester Plan of Study
Please refer to the front of the degree checksheet for official requirements. Students must consult with OU Polytechnic Institute academic advisers to verify that courses selected each semester fulfill the recommended plan and satisfy university, Polytechnic Institute, and major requirements.
Courses designated as Core I, II, III, IV or V are part of the General Education curriculum. Students must complete a minimum of 40 hours of General Education courses, chosen from the approved list. Two college-level courses in a single world language are required; this may be satisfied by successful completion of 2 years in a single world language in high school. Students who must take language at the University will have an additional 6-10 hours of coursework.
| Freshman | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Credit Hours | |
| ENGL 1113 | Principles of English Composition (Core I) | 3 |
| MATH 1503 | College Algebra | 3 |
| P SC 1113 | American Federal Government | 3 |
| POLY 1003 | Frontiers in Emerging Technologies, First-year Experience (Core V) | 3 |
| Open Elective, lower-division 2 | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| ENGL 1213 or EXPO 1213 | Principles of English Composition (Core I) or Expository Writing | 3 |
| Approved Elective, Natural Science (Core II) 3 | 3 | |
| POLY 1203 | Foundations of Programming for Emerging Technologies | 3 |
| Approved Elective, Social Science (Core III) 2 | 3 | |
| Open Elective, lower-division 2 | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Sophomore | ||
| First Semester | ||
| HIST 1483 or HIST 1493 | United States to 1865 or United States, 1865 to the Present | 3 |
| Approved Elective, Western Culture (Core IV) 1 | 3 | |
| POLY 2203 | Applied Statistics for Modern Computing | 3 |
| Open Elective, lower-division 2 | 2 | |
| Approved Elective, Natural Science with Lab (Core II-Lab) 3 | 4 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| Approved Elective, World Culture (Core IV) 1 | 3 | |
| Open Elective, lower-division 2 | 3 | |
| Open Elective, lower-division 2 | 3 | |
| Open Elective, lower-division 2 | 3 | |
| POLY 2513 | Applied Discrete Mathematics for Computing | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Junior | ||
| First Semester | ||
| CYBS 3123 | Introduction to Unix Systems | 3 |
| CYBS 3213 | Foundations of Cybersecurity | 3 |
| CYBS 3913 | Database Fundamentals | 3 |
| SDI 3203 | Computer Networks | 3 |
| Upper-Division Elective (3000-4000), Artistic Forms (Core IV) 1 | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| CYBS 3313 | Introduction to Cyber Ethics and Law | 3 |
| CYBS 3743 | Cyberforensics Fundamentals | 3 |
| CYBS 3113 | Operating Systems Fundamentals | 3 |
| CYBS 3323 | Hardware Security | 3 |
| SDI 3213 | Cloud Computing | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Senior | ||
| First Semester | ||
| CYBS 4123 or CYBS 5123 | System Administration 4 or System Administration | 3 |
| CYBS 4473 or CYBS 5473 | Network Security 4 or Network Security | 3 |
| CYBS 4293 or CYBS 5293 | Introduction to Cloud Computing and Security 4 or Introduction to Cloud Computing and Security | 3 |
| CYBS Major Elective | 3 | |
| CYBS Major Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| CYBS 4333 or CYBS 5333 | Incidence Response Management 4 or Incidence Response Management | 3 |
| CYBS 4203 or CYBS 5203 | Cybersecurity Risk Management and Assessment 4 or Cybersecurity Risk Management and Assessment | 3 |
| CYBS Major Elective | 3 | |
| CYBS Major Elective | 3 | |
| CYBS 4963 | Cybersecurity Capstone | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Fifth Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| 5000 Level MS Core Course or Approved Elective 5 | 3 | |
| 5000 Level MS Core Course or Approved Elective 5 | 3 | |
| Choose one of the following: | 3 | |
| Research for Master's Thesis | ||
5000 Level Approved Elective | ||
| Credit Hours | 9 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| 5000 Level MS Core Course or Approved Elective 5 | 3 | |
| 5000 Level MS Core Course or Approved Elective 5 | 3 | |
| Choose one of the following: | 3 | |
| CYBS 5903 | Master's Practicum | |
| CYBS 5980 | Research for Master's Thesis | |
| Credit Hours | 9 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 138 | |
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To be chosen from the University-Wide General Education Approved Course List. Three of these hours must be upper-division (3000-4000). See list in the Class Schedule.
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Open electives are not required to be General Education approved.
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Courses taken to fulfill the Natural Science requirement must be chosen from the University-Wide General Education Approved Course List (Core II). At least one of the natural science courses must have a laboratory component.
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Choose up to 12 hours of 5000 level MS courses to be shared between the BS and MS degrees.
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Minimum 6 hours of MS Core Courses; maximum of 9 hours of MS approved electives (max 6 hours of MS approved open electives)