2025-2026 DRAFT Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Information Technology and Cybersecurity, BSITC (ITC-BSITC)
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Program Description
This degree will give students the technical foundation to understand cyberspace and manage security related risks. Upon completion of the program, students will have a detailed understanding of the following areas:
- Security vulnerabilities
- Threats and attacks
- Mitigation solutions for modern cyber networks
- Network infrastructure and how to protect it
- Web Development and Web Systems
We pride ourselves on having well-equipped educational laboratories, excellent faculty, small class sizes, opportunities for undergraduate participation in funded research projects, and a flexible program for working professionals. You will have the opportunity to truly reach your fullest potential here.
Overview
The Computer Science and Engineering Department (CSE) is nationally recognized for its high quality of education and research. Our energetic, innovative and multidisciplinary faculty is committed to excellence in teaching and innovative research programs at the leading edge of computer science and engineering. We have long standing collaborations with vibrant local, state, and national computer industries including Wright Patterson Air Force Base.
Come and explore the small campus atmosphere, where you can feel the sense of community, diversity and intellectual vigor.
Admission Requirements
To be admitted to the BSIT Cybersecurity major, students must complete 24 or more semester hours of college-level coursework with a 2.25 GPA or higher, and complete the following courses:
Learning Objectives
Student in the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology and Cybersecurity will learn:
- An ability to apply knowledge of computing and mathematics appropriate to the program’s student outcomes and to the discipline
- An ability to analyze a problem, and identify and define the computing requirements appropriate to its solution
- An ability to design, implement, and evaluate a computer-based system, process, component, or program to meet desired needs
- An ability to function effectively on teams to accomplish a common goal
- An understanding of professional, ethical, legal, security and social issues and responsibilities
- An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
- An ability to analyze the local and global impact of computing on individuals, organizations, and society
- Recognition of the need for and an ability to engage in continuing professional development
- An ability to use current techniques, skills, and tools necessary for computing practice
- An ability to use and apply current technical concepts and practices in the core information technologies of human computer interaction, information management, programming, networking, and web systems and technologies
- An ability to identify and analyze user needs and take them into account in the selection, creation, evaluation, and administration of computer-based systems
- An ability to effectively integrate IT-based solutions into the user environment
- An understanding of best practices and standards and their application
- An ability to assist in the creation of an effective project plan
Learning Outcomes
Student who complete the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology and Cybersecurity will have:
- An ability to apply knowledge of computing and mathematics appropriate to the program’s student outcomes and to the discipline
- An ability to analyze a problem, and identify and define the computing requirements appropriate to its solution
- An ability to design, implement, and evaluate a computer-based system, process, component, or program to meet desired needs
- An ability to function effectively on teams to accomplish a common goal
- An understanding of professional, ethical, legal, security and social issues and responsibilities
- An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
- An ability to analyze the local and global impact of computing on individuals, organizations, and society
- Recognition of the need for and an ability to engage in continuing professional development
- An ability to use current techniques, skills, and tools necessary for computing practice
- An ability to use and apply current technical concepts and practices in the core information technologies of human computer interaction, information management, programming, networking, and web systems and technologies
- An ability to identify and analyze user needs and take them into account in the selection, creation, evaluation, and administration of computer-based systems
- An ability to effectively integrate IT-based solutions into the user environment
- An understanding of best practices and standards and their application
- An ability to assist in the creation of an effective project plan
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I. Wright State Core: 36 Credit hours
As a part of the requirements for a bachelor’s degree at Wright State University, all students must complete the Wright State Core, a general education curriculum. Most programs require 36 hours in the Core, some programs may require additional hours.
Specific Core classes in some of the Elements may be required by some majors. When this occurs, the specific Core courses required will be listed below. In Elements where a specific course is not required, students can choose any course from the Wright State Core Program Requirements.
First-Year Seminar: 3 Credit Hours
All students must successfully complete a First-Year Seminar during their first year. Transfer students who transfer 24 or more credit hours (post high school graduation) are exempt from this requirement and will need to satisfy three additional credit hours in the Additional Core Courses category.
Element A - English Composition: 6 Credit Hours
All students must successfully complete ENG 1100. Based on Writing Placement level, some students may be required to enroll in a corequisite course.
Element B - Mathematics, Statistics, and Logic: 3 Credit Hours
Select one from:
Additional Core Requirements
Within the 36 credit hours of the Wright State Core students must successfully complete the following:
· One Global Inquiry (GI) course
· Two Inclusive Excellence (IE) courses
· One to two Integrated Writing (IW) courses. To meet degree requirements all students must complete a minimum of 3 IW courses by choosing either (a) 1 in the Core and 2 in the major or (b) 2 in the Core and 1 in the major. Students should check their major program requirements for courses that fulfill Integrated Writing.
Students who do not make choices within the 36 required hours of the Core to fulfill the GI, IE, and IW requirements will take additional Core hours beyond the minimum of 36.
Element C - Arts and Humanities: 6 Credit Hours
Element D - Social and Behavioral Sciences: 6 Credit Hours
Element E - Natural Sciences: 7 Credit Hours
Additional Core Courses: 5 Credit Hours
Students will select up to 5 additional credit hours from Elements A-E from the approved Wright State Core Program Requirements to reach the 36 minimum hours required in the Core. Unless specified by the student’s major, these are selected by the student. When a major has required courses in this area, the specific Core course(s) required will be listed below.
II. Computer Science and Engineering Core Courses: 41 Credit Hours
A. Required Computer Science Courses
B. Required Computer Engineering Courses
III. Computer Science and Engineering Elective Courses: 18 Credit Hours
Choose CS 1181 or CS or CEG 2000, 3000 or 4000 level technical electives. At least 6 hours must be at the 4000 level.
IV. General Electives: 21 Credit Hours
Electives may be from any area of study approved by the Department of Computer Science and Engineering.
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