Cyber Defense 60+ Transfer, BS

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60+ Transfer Program

Bachelor of Science • CYBR TRN BS

Program Requirements:

Eligibility for this program requires completion of an associate’s degree prior to enrollment.
Residency Requirement: A minimum of 30 credits including 50% of the major must be completed at DU.

The Bachelor of Science degree in Cyber Defense provides the proactive and reactive knowledge and skills that encompass security in the technological environment. Students will learn to ensure appropriate treatment of risk, compliance, and assurance from internal and external perspectives. With an emphasis on how to best protect an organization’s information assets, topics will be covered from both the business and technology perspectives. Students will have a choice between two specialties: Information Assurance or Health Care Information Assurance.

Associate Degree on File - 60 Credits

Foundational Courses - 3 Credits

MATH 120 - College Mathematics 3 Credits
Students must have completed a college level math course equivalent to MATH 120 - College Mathematics or Intermediate Algebra as a part of this program. Course fulfillment or requirement will be determined at time of enrollment. Not included in credit totals required for this degree.

Foundations of Excellence - 10 Credits

MATH 150 - Pre-Calculus 4 Credits
OR
MATH 215 - Calculus I 4 Credits
STAT 220 - Introduction to Statistics 3 Credits
ENGL 311 - Professional Writing 3 Credits
Recommendation: It is assumed that students have at least 2 semesters of English, composition, or literature in their associate’s degree as preparation for ENGL311. Other associate’s level courses with strong writing components may have prepared the student for success. Students that feel unprepared for ENGL311 should discuss options with admissions and/or advisor.

Foundations of the Major - 15 Credits

BITS 211 - Microcomputer Applications: Spreadsheet 3 Credits
CISP 247 - Database Design 3 Credits
GPMT 287 - Principles of Project Management 3 Credits
IAAS 221 - Security Foundations 3 Credits
NETW 101 - PC Operating Systems 3 Credits

Major - 33 Credits

CISP 253 - Python Scripting 3 Credits
IAAS 256 - Windows Digital Forensics 3 Credits
IAAS 481 - Information Security and Assurance 3 Credits
IAAS 492 - Legal/Ethical Issues in Information Assurance 3 Credits
NETW 141 - MS Client and Server OS 3 Credits
NETW 151 - Cisco Networking Fundamentals 3 Credits
OR
NETW 220 - Data Communications and Networks 3 Credits
NETW 217 - Linux Operating Systems 3 Credits
NETW 235 - Linux Server Administration 3 Credits
NETW 241 - MS Implement Network Infrastructure 3 Credits
TECH 490 - College of Technology Internship Variable Credits
OR
TECH 489 - Field Experience in Technology 3 Credits
TECH 497 - College of Technology Capstone 3 Credits
Choose 2 courses:
IAAS 245 - Disaster Recovery 3 Credits
IAAS 332 - Authentication and Audits 3 Credits
IAAS 491 - Cryptography 3 Credits
NETW 325 - Wireless Networking and Security 3 Credits

Total Credits: 124

This degree requires a minimum of 120 credit hours. To meet this minimum, Open Electives may be required. Non-developmental level courses taken at your previous college(s) will be applied in this area. An official evaluation of transfer credit will determine the need for electives.