Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity Sample Online Curriculum
The sample course of study below is based on the 2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog. This is not an official advising document. It can serve as a guide for how your existing college credits may transfer to ODU. All efforts have been made to provide accurate program information. However, this information is subject to change by the department.
This is a degree completion program, which means you should already have college credits for the lower division coursework. There may be 15-36 additional credits needed to satisfy prerequisite coursework. Transfer credits may be able to satisfy some prerequisites.
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Lower Division General Education Courses
These courses are specific to the Cybersecurity degree. Additional lower division general education courses are required to earn a bachelor's degree from ODU.
| Old Dominion University Course | Credits | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 110C English Composition | 3 | Satisfies GEN ED Written Communication |
| GEN ED. (DEPT) Written Communication II | 3 | ENGL 231C recommended |
| GEN. ED. Mathematics | 3 | MATH 162M |
| GEN. ED. Human Behavior | 3 | CRJS 215S or SOC 201S |
Core Courses
| Old Dominion University Course | Credits | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| IDS 300W Interdisc. Theory & Concepts | 3 | Prerequisite: ENGL 211C, 221C, or 231C |
| CYSE 200T Cybersecurity, Technology, and Society | 3 | Meets GEN. ED. Impact of Technology requirement |
| CYSE 250 Basic Cybersecurit Programming and Networking | 3 | |
| CYSE 300 Introduction to Cybersecurity | 3 | |
| CYSE 301 Cybersecurity Techniques and Operations | 3 | |
| CYSE/CRJS/CPS 406 Cyber Law | 3 | |
| CYSE 425W Cybersecurity Strategy and Policy | 3 | Grade of C or better required |
| CS 462 Cybersecurity Fundamentals | 3 | Prerequisite: MATH 162M |
Cybersecurity Principles Courses (select 3)
| Old Dominion University Course | Credits | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| CRJS 405 Cybercrime and Cybersecurity | 3 | |
| CS 463 Cryptography for Cybersecurity | 3 | Prerequisite: MATH 162M |
| CS 464 Networked Systems Security or ECE/MSIM 411 | 3 | Prerequisite: MATH 162M |
| CS 465 Information Assurance or IT 418 | 3 | Prerequisite: MATH 162M |
| CYSE 495 Topics in Cybersecurity or POLS 495 Topics in Political Science | 3 | Prerequisite: CYSE 425W |
| ECE/MSIM 416 Cyber Defense Fundamentals | 3 | Prerequisites: MATH 212, CS 150, ECE 241, ECE 304, ECE 355 |
| ECE/MSIM 419 Cyber Physical System Security | 3 | Prerequisites: MATH 307, CS 150, PHYS 231, PHYS 232, ECE 201, ECE 202, ECE 241, ECE 287 |
| ECE/MSIM 470 Foundations of Cyber Security | 3 | |
| IT 315 Introduction to Networking and Security | 3 | Prerequisite: IT 201 |
| IT 417 Management of Information Security | 3 | Prerequisite: IT 315 or 360T |
| PHIL 355E Cybersecurity Ethics | 3 |
Cybersecurity Applications Courses (select 3)
| Old Dominion University Course | Credits | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| CS 467 Introduction to Reverse Software Engineering | 3 | |
| CS 471 Operating Systems | 3 | Prerequisites: CS 270 and CS 361 |
| CYSE 407/CRJS 395 Digital Forensics | 3 | Must have Junior standing or instructor permission |
| ECE /MSIM 417 Secure and Trusted Operating Systems | 3 | Prerequisites: MATH 307, CS 150, PHYS 231, PHYS 232, MSIM 201, MSIM 205, MSIM 281, MSIM 320, MSIM 382, MSIM 410, MSIM 470, STAT 330 |
| ECE 452 Intro to Wireless Communication Networks | 3 | Prerequisites: MATH 307, PHYS 231, PHYS 232, ECE 201, ECE 202, ECE 302, ECE 304 |
| ECE 455 Network Engineering and Design | 3 | MATH 212, ECE 241, ECE 304, ECE 355 |
| IT 410 Business Intelligence | 3 | Prerequisite: BNAL 206 |
| IT 416 Network Server Configuration and Administration | 3 | Prerequisite: IT 315 |
| IT 419 Enterprise Cyber Defense | 3 | Prerequisite: IT 315 |
| IT 461 Implementing Internet Applications | 3 | Prerequisites: IT 205, 317, 363 |
Elective Courses
You will take a minimum of 22 credits of Elective courses. These electives can help you focus your studies in your areas of interest or career goals.
Capstone Courses
| Old Dominion University Course | Credits | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| CYSE 368 Cybersecurity Intership | 3 | 3 credit experience = 150 hours |
| IDS 493 Interdisciplinary Studies Electronic Portfolio Project | 3 |
View this program in ODU's Undergraduate Catalog
This bachelor's degree requires a minimum of 120 credit hours total.
To complete this degree at ODU as a transfer, a minimum of 30 credit hours must be earned at ODU.