2025-2026 Academic Catalog
Combined Information Technology and Cybersecurity, BSITC & Cyber Security, MSCS (CYBS-MS-PREG)
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Program Description
The combined B.S..in Information Technology and Cybersecurity/M.S. in Cyber Security program allows students to earn a B.S. in Information Technology and Cybersecurity and an M.S. in Cyber Security in a total of 5 years. Up to nine (9) semester credit hours of graduate electives at the CS/CEG 6000/7000 may be double-counted and applied to both the B.S. and the M.S degree requirements.
Admission Requirements
- Full-time student
- Information Technology and Cybersecurity major
- Have between 60 and 90 credit hours toward your degree
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2
- Overall GPA in Computer Science and Engineering courses of at least 3.2
Complete the admission application.
Once admitted to the program the student must complete a program of study for the M.S. in Cyber Security.
B.S. Program Learning Outcomes
As a result of their learning experience, graduates of this program can:
- Apply knowledge of computing and mathematics appropriate to the program’s student outcomes and to the discipline.
- Analyze a problem, and identify and define the computing requirements appropriate to its solution.
- Design, implement, and evaluate a computer-based system, process, component, or program to meet desired needs.
- Function effectively on teams to accomplish a common goal.
- Describe the professional, ethical, legal, security, and social issues and responsibilities involved with information technology and cybersecurity.
- Communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
- Analyze the local and global impact of computing on individuals, organizations, and society.
- Recognize the need for and an ability to engage in continuing professional development.
- Use current techniques, skills, and tools necessary for computing practice.
- 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.
- Identify and analyze user needs and take them into account in the selection, creation, evaluation, and administration of computer-based systems.
- Effectively integrate IT-based solutions into the user environment.
- Demonstrate best practices and standards and their application.
- Assist in the creation of an effective project plan.A
M.S. Program Learning Outcomes
As a result of their learning experience, graduates of this program can:
- Integrate and apply graduate cybersecurity knowledge to solve complex cybersecurity issues and challenges.
- Integrate new knowledge within the field of cybersecurity into their professional activities.
- Recognize the need for, and engage in, life-long learning.
- Describe the breadth and depth of cyberspace and the inefficiencies and shortcomings of our existing evaluation systems to deal with cybersecurity threats.
- Describe the unique characteristics of cyberspace and how these unique characteristics affect/influence cybersecurity threats.
- Identify social, political, and economic factors/impacts of cyber threats and be able to identify and discuss ethical issues related to cybersecurity and privacy.
- Recognize the basic concepts of cyber security defense and be able to use software tools for malware identification and elimination, data encryption and transmission, and key-based authentication.
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Program Requirements
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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: 1 Credit Hour
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 one additional credit hour in the Additional Core Courses category. Element A - English Composition: 6 Credit Hours
Element B - Mathematics, Statistics, and Logic: 4 Credit Hours
Based on Math Placement Level, students may need additional prerequisite or corequisite coursework in mathematics prior to enrollment in the required course below. Select one course from the following: Element C - Arts and Humanities: 6 Credit Hours
Students will select two Arts and Humanities courses, with different course prefixes from the approved Wright State Core Program Requirements. One course must fulfill the History requirement. Element D - Social and Behavioral Sciences: 6 Credit Hours
Students will select two Social and Behavioral Sciences courses, with different course prefixes from the approved Wright State Core Program Requirements. Required: Element E - Natural Sciences: 7 Credit Hours
Students will select two Natural Science courses, from the approved Wright State Core Program Requirements. At least one course must contain a laboratory. Additional Core Courses: 6 Credit Hours
Students will select up to 6 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. Required: Additional Core Requirements
Within the 36 credit hours of the Wright State Core students must successfully complete the following: 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. II. Computer Science and Engineering Core Courses: 41 Credit Hours
A. Required Computer Science Courses
B. Required Computer Engineering Courses
III. M.S. Cyber Security prerequisite courses: 14 Credit Hours
IV. B.S. - M. S. Dual Credit Electives: 9 Credit Hours
9 credit hours must be at the CS/CEG 6000/7000 level V. General Electives: 20 Credit Hours
Students must earn a minimum of 120 credit hours for a baccalaureate degree. If the total number of credit hours in the WSU Core (general education program) and the major requirements do not total at least 120 credits, students will choose additional courses (general electives) to meet the minimum required 120 credit hours. Students may choose from any undergraduate course in the Academic Catalog for which they meet the course prerequisites and for which they do not already have earned credit. Students are encouraged to consider adding a minor, certificate, or microcredential. VI. Project Option: 21 Credit Hours
A. Cyber Security core courses:
The 9 credit hours of the B.A. - M.S. Dual Credit Electives may be M.S. Cyber Security Core Classes or Cyber Security Electives. B. Cyber Security Electives:
The 9 credit hours of the B.A. - M.S. Dual Credit Electives may be M.S. Cyber Security Core Classes or Cyber Security Electives. C. Project: 6 Credit Hours
VI. Thesis Option: 21 Credit Hours
A. Cyber Security core courses:
The 9 credit hours of the B.A. - M.S. Dual Credit Electives may be M.S. Cyber Security Core Classes or Cyber Security Electives. B. Cyber Security Electives:
The 9 credit hours of the B.A. - M.S. Dual Credit Electives may be M.S. Cyber Security Core Classes or Cyber Security Electives. C. Thesis: 9 Credit Hours
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