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Course Requirements

Code Course Name Credits
BUS241 Introduction to Project Management 3

This course is intended to cover most of the fundamental aspects of modern project management
(PM), both managerial and technical, as well as to give direct experience in implementing
appropriate tools and techniques. By the end of this course, students should have a mastery of
the basic theory and practice of PM, as described by the core knowledge modules (KMs)
developed by Project Management Institute (PMI.) The course will draw extensively from the
following three knowledge modules: Project Management Principles, Project Phases and
Processes, and Project Planning and Integration.

CBY101 Intro to Cybersecurity 3

The purpose of this course is to explore the evolving crime phenomenon resulting from the
technology revolution over the last 60 years. An examination of the unique human-computer
relationship will be conducted to develop and understanding of how criminal activity has
adopted the use of new technologies to further their criminal activity. Additionally, a review of
social constructs relating to high tech criminal activity will be provided.

CBY202 Cyber Governance 3

Describes the legal and ethical issues associated with information security including access, use,
and dissemination. It emphasizes legal infrastructure relating to information assurance, such as
the Digital Millennium Copyright Act and Telecommunications Decency Act, and emerging
technologies for management of digital rights. It examines the role of information security in
various domains such as healthcare, scientific research, and personal communications such as
email. It examines criminal activities such as computer fraud and abuse, desktop forgery,
embezzlement, child pornography, computer trespass, and computer piracy.

CBY225 Intrusion, Incident Response, & Crisis Mgmt. 3

This course will provide students with the knowledge and skills required to collect and interpret
evidence related to network intrusions such as: network traffic, network devices, servers and
operating systems. Specifically, students will learn crisis management skills while collecting and
analyzing network traffic and protocols.
Prerequisite: CSC210

CBY230 Risk Management 3

This course is designed to provide students with ways to identify, manage, respond to and
document risk-related events. Specifically, this course will address various stakeholders’
perspectives when considering risk. Students will understand concepts and develop a risk
management mindset. Finally, students will learn to develop communication and documentation
strategies related to risk management.

CBY301 Fundamentals of Information Assurance 3

This course builds a common cross-disciplinary understanding in the foundations of information
assurance. Presents an overview of basic principles and security concepts related to information
systems, including workstation security, system security, and communications security. It
introduces information security via database technology, discusses legal infrastructure such as
DMCA, Telecommunications Act, wire fraud, and other ethical issues. Covers security methods,
controls, procedures, economics of cybercrime, criminal procedure, and forensics. It describes the
use of cryptography as a tool, software development processes, and protection.

CBY320 Cyber Strategy 3

This advanced course teaches specific skill sets so students will be cyber aware and have a cyber
risk mindset across various industries. It provides examples of the evolution of contemporary
risk strategies by using case studies from both large and small organizations (e.g., supply chains).
By the end of the course, students will be able to communicate various cyber strategies to various
stakeholders.

CBY335 Data Privacy 3

This course identifies legislation, policies and frameworks in the US and the EU related to
computer and digital privacy, building upon earlier CBY curriculum. Students will learn
concepts of personally identifiable information (PII) across multiple platforms and industries.
From a risk management perspective, by the end of the course, students will understand how to
protect PII and data privacy.

CBY455 Cybersecurity Capstone 3

This capstone course is designed to provide an opportunity for the student to synthesize, reflect
upon, and analyze the complex and robust field of cybersecurity. This course will highlight the
major current issues in the field of cybersecurity.
Prerequisites: CBY 202, CBY 301, and CSC 210

COM111 Computer Applications I 3

In this course, students will be provided a baseline of knowledge of the fundamentals of
computers and digital literacies to ensure they will be able to understand a constantly changing
technology oriented landscape. In this course, students will be exposed to the fundamentals of
computing technology, including computer hardware and software concepts; the Windows
operating system and commands; drives, folders, and files; Google’s suite of applications; use of
the Internet and growing connectivity with everyday devices; and digital literacy knowledge and
skills. By mastering the fundamentals of computing technology and demonstrating digital
literacy, students will have the skills needed to thrive in the 21st century workforce.

CSC101 Applied Computing 3

This course emphasizes technical computing concepts and the development of skills in a
technology driven world. It further provides students with skills to perform basic operations
involved in system administration, with an understanding of the roles of an operating system, its
basic functions, and the services provided by the operating system. An introduction to coding
languages is provided. Finally, the course provides students with the ability to create simple
scripts/programs to automate and perform simple operations.

CSC210 Computer Networks 3

The purpose of this course is an in-depth exploration of data security controls and techniques.
This course will examine theoretical concepts of network security implementation. This course
will examine network security tools and techniques and include hands-on practical applications.
Networking has enabled the emergence of mobile and cloud computing, creating one of the most
important technological paradigm shifts in computing of the past decade. Coming advancements
in wireless networking are expected to transform the technological landscape over the next
decade by enabling an endless possibility of new applications, including the Internet of Things
and wireless virtual reality, through the emergence of wireless networks with gigabit speeds. In
order to play a role in this era of new network-powered advancements, students must have a
thorough understanding of emerging networking topics, especially in the wireless domain.

CSC297 Programming Languages 3

This course introduces a systematic approach to programming. Specifically, this course teaches
students to use Python to solve real world problems. By the end of the course, students will be
able to construct a program from a series of instructions in Python.

ELECTIVE PSY/SOC/HUM Elective 3  
ELECTIVE General Electives 42  
ENG114 Critical Reading and Response 3

This course introduces the integration of communication skills essential for effective reading, writing, speaking, and listening at the college level. In this writing intensive course, students develop composition skills to produce collegiate-level papers modeling rhetorical modes and thematic content in addition to strategies for reading complex texts; presentation skills for personal introductions, verbal summaries of readings and response writings, and peer review of papers; and basic technological skills for word processing, e-mail, and introductory-level online research.

ENG124 Research and Writing in the Disciplines 3

In this course students will apply the practices for effective reading and writing introduced in ENG 114 to the distinctive language and forms of various disciplines. This course lays the foundation for academic and professional research and stresses the use of appropriate and effective information sources. Readings for a variety of academic audiences will provide students with strategies to communicate in the sciences, business and technology, psychology, liberal studies, and the social sciences. Research and documentation skills appropriate to the disciplines are stressed. In addition to leading students through the research process from start to finish, this course will examine the many ramifications of academic honesty.
Prerequisite: ENG 114

ENG134 Literary Genres 3

Selected readings in fiction, poetry, and drama introduce the student to literary types and techniques. These readings provide a basis for collegiate-level discussion, analysis, and the development of critical judgment. Building on the communications and research skills from earlier courses in the sequence, this course emphasizes continued practice in writing, and students complete a documented research paper using primary and secondary sources as one of the course writing assignments. Discussions and oral presentations based on assigned literature support the overall goal of the sequence: to enhance the advancement of the students, first academically and then professionally.
Prerequisite: ENG 114

HEALTH Health 2  
HIS___ History Elective 3  
HUM___ Humanities/Art Elective 3  
MAT120 Statistics 3

This is an introduction to the basic descriptive and inferential statistics for students from all disciplines. It emphasizes the development of statistical literacy and the use of computer for analyzing data. Topics include principles of experimental design; graphical and numerical methods for summarizing, describing, exploring and analyzing data; binomial and normal probability distributions; point and interval estimates for means and proportions; hypothesis testing; and correlation and regression.
Offered both semesters

PSY101 Introduction to Psychology 3

Using an active learning approach, students will explore psychological perspectives and methods as explanations for human behavior and mental processes. Other topics include: neurophysiology, consciousness, learning, personality theories, and psychological disorders.

SCI____ Science Elective 4  
WEL220 Women as Empowered Learners and Leaders 3

Women as Empowered Leaders and Learners
This required interdisciplinary course is designed to give all students entering the One-Day Program a common experience and foundation for their education. Students examine leadership within the larger context of our interdependent world and their own strengths, values and aspirations. Students also examine learning styles, academic requirements, communication skills and technology to create a personalized action plan for success in the One-Day undergraduate experience and beyond.

WEL330 Strategies for Personal and Career Growth 3

Strategies for Personal and Career Growth
This required interdisciplinary course builds on the foundation created in WEL 220 to deepen students' knowledge, skills and attitudes related to career, leadership and financial development. Through a focus on well being students will strategically delve into ways to manage their own growth and development while understanding the opportunities to build on their purpose, passion and potential.

WEL440 Leadership in Practice 3

This capstone course is an interdisciplinary course designed to give senior-level students an opportunity to create a learning experience that allows them to apply knowledge, skills and personal development to a project that also contributes to a family, organization and/or community. This course combines academic study with practical application of leadership, communications and technology skills as a springboard for the student to move forward into the future as an empowered woman. Students may choose to complete research, community-based projects and/or service learning projects. As a culminating experience, this course also provides the platform for assessing students' progress and proficiency.