Mar 19, 2024  
2024 Undergraduate Catalog 1.1 (WINTER-SPRING) 
    
2024 Undergraduate Catalog 1.1 (WINTER-SPRING)

Cybersecurity (B.S.) - Hegis Code 2105.00


(Bachelor of Science Degree)

Cybersecurity is essential to the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of defending and protecting computers. Utica University students explore innovative techniques to protect, prevent, and investigate cyber-attacks, including detection and remediation methods. In the Utica University Cybersecurity program, our students learn how to secure an organization’s data and intellectual property from both an attack and defense perspective. Through experiential learning and real-world simulated exercises, students leave the program with industry-recognized certifications and micro-credentials.

The National Security Agency (NSA) designated our Cybersecurity program as a National Security Agency (NSA) Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense. In addition, the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Cyber Crime Center (DC3) designated the University’s Digital Forensics and Incident Response specialization as one of fifteen colleges or universities in the country to earn the coveted title of a National Center of Digital Forensics Academic Excellence (CDFAE).

There is also an online master’s program in Cybersecurity. For more information on the master’s program, consult the Utica University graduate catalog.

Learning Objectives

A student who completes the undergraduate major in Cybersecurity will demonstrate the following either orally or in writing:

  • Synthesize and apply the core tenets of cybersecurity –confidentiality, integrity, and availability– to address contemporary information security problems.
  • Demonstrate critical thinking, research and writing skills related to cybersecurity.
  • Discuss technical, legal, ethical, social, and cultural aspects of cybersecurity.
  • Investigate cybercrimes and intrusions in information technology systems.
  • Develop the technical proficiencies required to protect and defend computer network architectures, information systems, and applications.

The faculty has identified several advising specializations, groups of courses within the elective offerings that provide students with a focused path of study. Elective specializations are not formal parts of the curriculum but options within the elective section of the program. Students do not have to focus on a specialization but can with the consent of their advisor, simply elect to take courses that meet their needs or interests. The specializations identified by the faculty are:

  • Cybercrime and Fraud Investigation
  • Cyber Operations
  • Digital Forensics and Incident Response

Special Requirements

Students in Cybersecurity are required to achieve a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) across major, major-related, major elective, and major concentration courses by the first semester of their junior year and to maintain that average thereafter.

Academic Requirements


Core/General Education: 34-55 Credit Hours


Effective for the 2022-2023 academic year, Utica University has implemented a new general education program that replaces Core. Students who are admitted, or readmitted, for the 2022- 2023 academic year or later must follow the requirements of the General Education program. Students admitted prior to the 2022-2023 academic year must follow the requirements of the Core program. For full details of program requirements, see the catalog pages for the Core program and the General Education program. Students with specific questions should consult with their academic adviser or success coach.

Professional Development (6-9 credit hours)


Major Specializations (12 credits)


Program Credits


Core/General Education 34-55 Credits
Major Course Requirements 27 Credits
Professional Development 6-9 Credits
Major Related Course Requirements 15 Credits
Specialization 12 Credits
College Electives 2-26 Credits
   
Total Credit Hours Required For Degree 120 Credits