2026-2027 Academic DRAFT Catalog

Oct 17, 2025

2026-2027 Academic DRAFT Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Information Technology and Cybersecurity, BSITC (ITC-BSITC)

CIP Code: 111003

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. Students have the opportunity to truly reach their fullest potential here.

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.

Program Admission Requirements

All CECS major programs require that students meet the following specifications:

completion of 24 or more semester hours of college-level coursework
a cumulative 2.25 GPA or higher in all academic work
ENG 1100 (or any WSU Core First-Year Writing Course) with a C or higher
CS 1180 or CS 1160 or CEG 2170
CEG 2350 with a C or higher
MTH 2240 , MTH 2280 , MTH 2300, MTH 2570, CS 2200 , OR EGR 1010

Program Learning Objectives

Students enrolled in this program will learn to:

analyze a complex computing problem apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions
design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline
communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts
recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles
function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline
apply security principles and practice to maintain operations in the presence of risks and threats [CY]
use systemic approaches to select, develop, apply, integrate, and administer secure computing technologies to accomplish user goals [IT]

Program Learning Outcomes

As a result of their learning experience, graduates of this program can:

advance - attain post-graduation licensure, graduate degrees, and transition through professional roles with increasing complexity, responsibility, and fulfillment
engage - contribute to society through engagement in social, ethical, professional, and leadership activities
lead - assume technical leadership and mentor roles
adapt - maintain a strong foundational knowledge base and stay current with changing technologies, tools, and paradigms in their field

Combined Undergraduate and Graduate Program

This program offers three combined-degree programs with a master’s degree choices in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, and Cyber Security. A combined-degree program provides an opportunity for an undergraduate student to begin working toward a master’s degree in their senior year. This allows students to complete the bachelor’s and master’s degrees in less combined time than it would take to complete them sequentially.

Students enrolled in a combined-degree program may “double count” a maximum of nine credit hours of graduate-level courses to satisfy both the bachelor’s and the master’s degree requirements. Students must earn at least 141 unique credit hours (any credits that “double-count” toward both degrees are counted only once toward the total number of unique hours) in the combined-degree program.

To participate in a combined-degree program, students must apply through the College of Graduate Programs and Honors Studies and meet all admission qualifications. Learn more about combined programs in Policy 5330.

For more information:

Program Requirements

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.

UVC 1010 - First Year Seminar Credit Hour(s): 1 to 3

Element A - English Composition: 6 Credit Hours

First-Year Writing Course (3 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 (DEV 0100). 
ENG 1100 - Academic Writing and Reading Credit Hour(s): 3
Second-Year Writing Course (3 credit hours)

All students must successfully complete one second-year writing course from the choices below:
EGR 3350 - Technical Communications for Engineers and Computer Scientists Credit Hour(s): 3
ENG 2140 - Research, Technical Writing, and Presentation for Scientists and Engineers Credit Hour(s): 3

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:

CS 2200 - Discrete Structures and Their Algorithms Credit Hour(s): 4
EGR 1010 - Introductory Mathematics for Engineering Applications Credit Hour(s): 4
MTH 2240 - Applied Calculus Credit Hour(s): 4
MTH 2280 - Business Calculus Credit Hour(s): 4
MTH 2300 - Calculus I Credit Hour(s): 4
MTH 2570 - Discrete Mathematics for Computing Credit Hour(s): 4

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.

History Requirement (3 credit hours)

Choose 1 course from the list below:
HST 1100 - Western Civilizations to 1500 Credit Hour(s): 3
HST 1200 - The West and the World since 1500 Credit Hour(s): 3
HST 1500 - Introduction to Greek and Roman Culture Credit Hour(s): 3
Arts and Humanities Course (3 credit hours)

Choose an additional Arts and Humanities course (a different prefix from what is chosen above) from the approved Wright State Core Program Requirements.

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:

CS 1000 - Technology and Society Credit Hour(s): 3
Select an additional Social and Behavioral Sciences courses, with a different course prefix (not CS) from the approved Wright State Core Program Requirements.

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:

STT 1600 - Statistical Concepts Credit Hour(s): 4 OR
STT 2640 - Elementary Statistics Credit Hour(s): 4

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.

II. Computer Science and Engineering Core Courses: 59 Credit Hours

A. Required Computer Science Courses: 13 Credit Hours

CEG 2170 - Introduction to C Programming for Scientists and Engineers Credit Hour(s): 4
OR
CS 1160 - Introduction to Computer Programming Credit Hour(s): 4
OR
CS 1180 - Computer Science I Credit Hour(s): 4
CS 2800 - Web Development I Credit Hour(s): 3
CS 3170 - Mobile Application Development Credit Hour(s): 3
CS 3700 - Introduction to Databases & Modeling Credit Hour(s): 3

B. Required Computer Engineering Courses: 28 Credit Hours

CEG 2350 - Operating System Concepts and Usage Credit Hour(s): 4
CEG 2400 - Introduction to PC Networking Credit Hour(s): 3
CEG 2410 - System Administration Credit Hour(s): 3
CEG 3400 - Introduction to Cyber Security Credit Hour(s): 3
CEG 3410 - Introduction to Digital Forensics Credit Hour(s): 3
CEG 4424 - Security Attacks and Defenses Credit Hour(s): 3
CEG 4430 - Cyber Network Security Credit Hour(s): 3
CEG 4980 - Team Projects I Credit Hour(s): 3
CEG 4981 - Team Projects II Credit Hour(s): 3

C. CS/CEG 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.

III. General Electives: 25 Credit Hours

Note: Courses taken for General Elective credit must use a letter grade system. Pass / fail courses will not count for program credit.

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.

Total: 120 Credit Hours

Graduation Planning Strategy

A Graduation Planning Strategy (GPS), also known as a four-year guide, is an academic tool showing one example of how a program can be completed in a certain amount of time. All Wright State undergraduate majors can be completed in four years with careful planning. Some programs may require summer coursework. Time to degree is dependent on many factors including student placement in mathematics and writing courses, CCP and AP coursework, transfer coursework, and other variables.

This GPS is valid for this year’s Academic Catalog only and is subject to change. This GPS is a recommendation only and your actual program may vary. Students should consult with their academic advisor on a regular basis and create a personalized plan to degree completion.

Information Technology and Cybersecurity, BSITC (GPS)