2026-2027 Academic DRAFT Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Combined Computer Science, BACS & Cyber Security, MSCS (CYBR-MS-PREG)
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Program Description
The combined B.A.in Computer Science/M.S in Cybersecurity program allows students to earn a B.A. in Computer Science and an M.S. in Cybersecurity in 5 years. Up to 9 semester credit hours of graduate electives at the CS/CEG 6000/7000 may be double-counted and applied to both the B.A and M.S degree requirements.
Admission Requirements
- Full-time student
- Computer science major
- Have accumulated between 60 and 90 credit hours toward 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 Cybersecurity.
B.A. Program Learning Objectives
Students enrolled in this program will learn to:
- Expert: Graduates of the computer science program are employable as computing professionals and will be recognized by their employers as well-prepared for their career in computing.
- Adaptive: Graduates understand that education is a lifelong process and are well prepared for continuing studies.
- Engaged: Graduates demonstrate an appreciation for the professional, social, ethical, and leadership roles of computing professionals.
- Applied: Graduates can apply computing and software development principles to a diverse range of domains, such as analytics, data science, informatics, management, etc.
B.A. Program Learning Outcomes
As a result of their learning experience, graduates of this program can:
- Analyze a complex computing problem and to 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 computer science theory and software development fundamentals to produce computing-based solutions.
M.S. Program Learning Objectives
Students enrolled in this program will learn to:
- The ability to integrate and apply graduate cybersecurity knowledge to solve complex cybersecurity issues and challenges.
- The ability to understand and integrate new knowledge within the field of cybersecurity into their professional activities.
- The ability to recognize the need for, and engage in, life-long learning.
- A deeper understanding of the breadth and depth of cyberspace and the inefficiencies and shortcomings of our existing evaluation systems to deal with cybersecurity threats.
- An understanding of the unique characteristics of cyberspace and how these unique characteristics affect/influence cybersecurity threats.
- The ability to identify social, political, and economic factors/impacts of cyber threats and be able to identify and discuss ethical issues related to cybersecurity and privacy.
- Recognition of the basic concepts of cybersecurity defense and be able to use software tools for malware identification and elimination, data encryption and transmission, and key-based authentication.
M.S. Program Learning Outcomes
As a result of their learning experience, graduates of this program can:
- The ability to integrate and apply graduate cybersecurity knowledge to solve complex cybersecurity issues and challenges.
- The ability to understand and integrate new knowledge within the field of cybersecurity into their professional activities.
- The ability to recognize the need for, and engage in, life-long learning.
- A deeper understanding of the breadth and depth of cyberspace and the inefficiencies and shortcomings of our existing evaluation systems to deal with cybersecurity threats.
- An understanding of the unique characteristics of cyberspace and how these unique characteristics affect/influence cybersecurity threats.
- The ability to identify social, political, and economic factors/impacts of cyber threats and be able to identify and discuss ethical issues related to cybersecurity and privacy.
- Recognition of the basic concepts of cybersecurity 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. Required: 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 Courses: 58 Credit Hours
A. Required Computer Science Courses: 17 Credit Hours
B. Required Computer Engineering Courses: 17 Credit Hours
C. CS/CEG Electives (2000 level or higher): 15 Credit Hours
9 credit hours must be at the CS/CEG 2000/3000/4000 level *CEG 3400 required prerequisite for MS Cyber Security
6 credit hours must be at the CS/CEG 4000 level *CEG 4350 required prerequisite for MS Cyber Security
D. B.A.- M.S. Dual Credit Electives: 9 Credit Hours
III. Quantitative Reasoning: 4 Credit Hours
IV. General Electives: 22 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. V. 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
V. 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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