Cybersecurity, BS | Pace University New York

Major Completion Summary

Major Completion Summary
Requirement	Credits
University Core Requirements	44-55
Major Requirements	51-52
Open Electives	13
Total Credits	120

University Core Requirements (44-55)

See complete University Core requirements.
*Students pursuing a BS in Cybersecurity are required to complete MAT 104 Finite Mathematics or MAT 131 Calculus I and CS 121 Introduction to Computer Science from the Foundation Requirements.

Major Requirements (51-52)

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
Computing Core
CS 113	Mathematical Structures for Computer Science	4
CS 121	Introduction to Computer Science	4
CIT 221	Global Networking Technology	4
CIT 241	Database Management	4
CYB 231	Operating Systems Concepts	4
Cybersecurity Core
CYB 201	Introduction to Cybersecurity	4
CYB 211	Information Security Management	4
CYB 241	Secure Software Development and Analysis	4
CYB 323	Network Security and Defense	4
CYB 325	Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing	4
CYB 491	Cybersecurity Capstone Project	4
Advanced Major Electives
CYB 301	Applied Cyber Defense and Operations	4
CIT 361	Digital Forensics Overview	4
or CIT 363	Computer Forensics, Cyber Law and Evidence Admissibility
or CIT 365	Mobile Device Forensics
CIT 348	Data Mining	4
CIT 380	Applied AI with Deep Learning	4
CS 312	Research Methods and Ethics in Computing	3

Open Electives (13)

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
Open Electives

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
Fall		Credits
ENG 110	Composition	3
UNV 101	First-Year Seminar: Introduction to University Community	1
MAT 104 or MAT 131	Finite Mathematics or Calculus I	3
CYB 201	Introduction to Cybersecurity	4
Learning Community		6
	Credits	17
Spring
ENG 120	Critical Writing	4
CYB 211	Information Security Management	4
MAT 117 or MAT 234	Elementary Statistics or Introduction to Probability and Statistical Analysis	4
General Core		3
	Credits	15
Second Year
Fall
CS 121	Introduction to Computer Science	4
CIT 221	Global Networking Technology	4
CYB 231	Operating Systems Concepts	4
COM 200	Public Speaking	3
	Credits	15
Spring
CIT 241	Database Management	4
CYB 323	Network Security and Defense	4
Lab Science		3
Civic Engagement		3
	Credits	14
Third Year
Fall
CYB 211	Information Security Management	4
ENG 201	Writing in the Disciplines	3
CYB 241	Secure Software Development and Analysis	4
CS 113	Mathematical Structures for Computer Science	4
Language 1		3
	Credits	18
Spring
CYB 325	Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing	4
Advanced Major Elective		4
Language 2
General Core (2 courses)		6
	Credits	14
Fourth Year
Fall
CYB 491	Cybersecurity Capstone Project	4
Advanced Major Elective		4
Open Elective		6
	Credits	14
Spring
Advanced Major Elective		4
Open Electives		9
	Credits	13
	Total Credits	120