Cybersecurity - Bachelor of Applied Science

College of Computer & Information Technology

CYSEC-BAS

Effective Catalog Term: Fall 2022 (610) through Present (CIP#1101110034)

The requirements shown below are valid beginning Fall 2022 (610). Course content may have changed to reflect new developments or improvements, even if the overall program structure has not. Current students should visit My SPC and view My Learning Plan to see specific degree requirements for their effective term.

Program Leadership Information

John Long
Associate Dean, College of Computer Info and Tech
long.john@spcollege.edu
727-341-4620

Dr. Mark McKinney
Dean, College of Computer and Info Tech
mckinney.mark@spcollege.edu

Program Summary

This program is offered as a Fully Online program. The Bachelor of Applied Science in Cybersecurity is a professional workforce degree program that focuses on technologies and practices designed to protect information and physical resources such as computers, networks, programs and data from damage or unauthorized access. This BAS degree program will build upon students' core knowledge in cyber security and technical areas such as computer networking, digital forensics, and computer security with an upper division curriculum focusing on information security, risk assessment and mitigation compliance, disaster planning and recovery, advanced forensics, information assurance, and defense against cyber-attack. The program will also afford students the opportunity to demonstrate their technical career skills by obtaining higher-level security industry certifications.

The Academic Pathway is a tool for students that lists the following items:

the recommended order in which to take the program courses
suggested course when more than one option exists
which semester each course is typically offered
if the course has a prerequisite
courses that may lead to a certificate (if offered in the program)

If you are starting the program this term, click here to access the recommended Academic Pathway.

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Program Learning Outcomes

Secure a computer-based system, process, component, or program to meet business needs.
Analyze a problem and identify and define the security risks and requirements appropriate to its solution.
Summarize and explain a real-world experience with a major-related capstone.

Admission Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree Admission Guides outline criteria specific to each program including course requirements, GPA and the application process.

Graduation Requirements

All courses must be completed with a minimum grade of "C".

GENERAL EDUCATION: All students must complete the 36 credit general education requirement in order to graduate from this program. A.S. degree holders may need to complete an additional 15-21 general education credits to complete the thirty-six (36) credit hour general education requirement.

FOREIGN LANGUAGE: If you have not completed two consecutive years of the same foreign language in high school or 8 credits in college, you will need to complete 8 credits of foreign language before completing the B.A.S. program.

CIVIC LITERACY: As per Florida Rule 6A-10.04213, baccalaureate degree students entering a Florida College System (FCS) or State University System (SUS) institution in the 2021-2022 academic school year and thereafter must demonstrate competency through successful completion of a civic literacy course AND by achieving a passing score on the Florida Civic Literacy Examination (FCLE).