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2023-24 Catalog 
    
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Cybersecurity and Network Management (BS)


  • Program Prerequisite: Completion or equivalent of a Weber State AAS Degree in Cybersecurity and Network Management.
  • Minor: Not required.
  • Grade Requirements: A grade of “C” or better in courses required for this major in addition to an overall GPA of 2.50 or higher for all required specific major courses and a minimum cumulative GPA for all courses of 2.00.
  • Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 120-126 credit hours is required for graduation. A total of 40 upper-division credit hours is required (courses numbered 3000 and above); 38 of these credit hours are required within the major.
  • Program Code: 8109BS
  • CIPC: 110901

Advisement

All students should meet with a faculty advisor for course and program advisement. Email Andy Drake or call 801-395-3477 for more information or to schedule an appointment. (Also refer to the Department Advisor Referral List.)

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Admission Requirements

Complete an AAS Degree in Cybersecurity and Network Management or equivalent. Declare a program of study (see Enrollment Services and Information ).  No special admission or application requirements are needed for this program.

General Education

Refer to Degree Requirements  for the Bachelor of Science requirements.  COMM 2110  and ECON 1010  will be applied to fill 6 credits of both program and general education requirements.  (These courses are taken as part of the AAS).

Program Learning Outcomes

  • Possess an ability to apply knowledge of computing and mathematics appropriate to the program’s student outcomes and to the discipline.
  • Possess an ability to analyze a problem, and identify and define the computing requirements appropriate to its solution.
  • Possess an ability to design, implement, and evaluate a computer-based system, process, component, or program to meet desired needs.
  • Possess an ability to function effectively on teams to accomplish a common goal.
  • Possess an understanding of professional, ethical, legal, security and social issues and responsibilities.
  • Possess an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
  • Possess an ability to analyze the local and global impact of computing on individuals, organizations, and society.
  • Recognize the need for an ability to engage in continuing professional development.
  • Possess an ability to use current techniques, skills, and tools necessary for computing practice.