Combined Information Technology and Cybersecurity, BS & Computer Science, MS

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The combined B.S..in Information Technology and Cybersecurity/M.S. in Computer Science program allows students to earn a B.S. in Information Technology and Cybersecurity and an M.S. in Computer Science in a total of 5 years.  Up to nine (9) semester credit hours of graduate electives at the CS/CEG 6000/7000 may be double-counted and applied to both the B.S. and the M.S degree requirements.

Admission Requirements:

• Full-time student
• Information Technology and Cybersecurity major
• Have between 60 and 90 credit hours toward your 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 Computer Science.

Program Learning Outcomes:

Student who complete the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology and Cybersecurity will have:

• An ability to apply knowledge of computing and mathematics appropriate to the program’s student outcomes and to the discipline
• An ability to analyze a problem, and identify and define the computing requirements appropriate to its solution
• An ability to design, implement, and evaluate a computer-based system, process, component, or program to meet desired needs
• An ability to function effectively on teams to accomplish a common goal
• An understanding of professional, ethical, legal, security and social issues and responsibilities
• An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
• An ability to analyze the local and global impact of computing on individuals, organizations, and society
• Recognition of the need for and an ability to engage in continuing professional development
• An ability to use current techniques, skills, and tools necessary for computing practice
• An ability to use and apply current technical concepts and practices in the core information technologies of human computer interaction, information management, programming, networking, and web systems and technologies
• An ability to identify and analyze user needs and take them into account in the selection, creation, evaluation, and administration of computer-based systems
• An ability to effectively integrate IT-based solutions into the user environment
• An understanding of best practices and standards and their application
• An ability to assist in the creation of an effective project plan

Graduates of the Master's of Science program in Computer Science shall:

• Have the ability to apply abstract reasoning to complex problems in computer science, and
• Have the ability to solve a broad range of problems through the application of current computer science techniques.

For more information:

• Information Technology and Cybersecurity, BS
• Computer Science, MS
• Department of Computer Science and Computer Engineering
• College of Engineering and Computer Science

Program Requirements:

I. Wright State Core: 40 hours

COMMUNICATIONS:

• ENG 1100 - Academic Writing and Reading Credit Hour(s): 3
• EGR 3350 - Technical Communications for Engineers and Computer Scientists Credit Hour(s): 3

MATHEMATICS:

Select one from:

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

GLOBAL TRADITIONS:

• CS 1000 - Technology and Society Credit Hour(s): 3
• Additional Course Credit Hour(s): 3

ARTS/HUMANITIES: 3 HOURS

SOCIAL SCIENCE: 6 HOURS

NATURAL SCIENCE:

• CS 1150 - Introduction to Computer Science Credit Hour(s): 4
• Additional Course Credit Hour(s):4

ADDITIONAL CORE COURSES:

• STT 1600 - Statistical Concepts Credit Hour(s): 4
• Additional Course Credit Hour(s):3

II. Computer Science and Engineering Core Courses: 41 Hours

A. REQUIRED COMPUTER SCIENCE COURSES

• 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

• 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

III. M.S. Computer Science prerequisite courses: 10 hours

• CEG 3310 - Computer Organization Credit Hour(s): 4
• CS 3100 - Data Structures and Algorithms Credit Hour(s): 3
• CEG 4350 - Operating System Internals and Design Credit Hour(s): 3

IV. B.S. - M.S. Dual Credit Electives: 9 hours

9 credit hours must be at the CS/CEG 6000/7000 level

V. General Electives: 20 hours

Electives may be from any area of study approved by the Department of Computer Science and Engineering.

CS 1181 is a required prerequisite for the MS program.

• CS 1181 - Computer Science II Credit Hour(s): 4

VI. Non-Thesis Option: 21 hours

The 9 credit hours of the B.S. - M.S. Dual Credit Electives may be M.S. Computer Science core classes or Computer Science/Computer Engineering Electives.

A. PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum 30 CS/CEG graduate credit hours. This includes credit hours taken as Dual Credit Electives. At least 16 credit hours must be in CS courses.

6 credit hours of CS/CEG core courses

12 additional credit hours of CS/CEG courses at the 7000/8000 level

Maximum of 12 credit hours of CS/CEG 6000 level courses, including a maximum of 3 credit hours of independent study

?Completion of all requirements in 6 years

B. CS/CEG CORE COURSES:

The 9 credit hours of the B.S. - M.S. Dual Credit Electives may be M.S. Computer Science Core Courses or Computer Science/Computer Engineering Electives.

• CS 7200 - Algorithm Design and Analysis Credit Hour(s): 3

• and one of the following courses

• CEG 7370 - Distributed Computing Credit Hour(s): 3
• CS 7100 - Advanced Programming Languages Credit Hour(s): 3
• CS 7140 - Advanced Software Engineering Credit Hour(s): 3

C. CS/CEG 7000/8000 LEVEL COURSES

Total of 12 credit hours at the CS/CEG 7000/8000 level required including those taken as Dual Credit Electives.

D. CS/CEG 6000 LEVEL COURSES

Maximum of 12 credit hours at the 6000 level, including a maximum of 3 credit hours of independent study.

CS/CEG 6000 level courses may include Dual Credit Electives.

VI. Thesis Option: 21 hours

The 9 credit hours of the B.S. - M.S. Dual Credit Electives may be M.S. Computer Science core classes or Computer Science/Computer Engineering Electives.

A. PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum 30 CS/CEG graduate credit hours. This includes credit hours taken as Dual Credit Electives. At least 16 credit hours must be in CS courses.

6 credit hours of CS/CEG core courses

6 additional credit hours of CS/CEG courses at the 7000/8000 level

Maximum of 9 credit hours of CS/CEG 6000 level courses, including a maximum of 3 credit hours of independent study

Maximum of 9 credit hours of thesis

Submission of an approved CS master’s thesis

Completion of all requirements in 6 years

B. CS/CEG CORE COURSES

The 9 credit hours of the B.S. - M.S. Dual Credit Electives may be M.S. Computer Science Core Courses or Computer Science/Computer Engineering Electives.

C. CS/CEG 7000/8000 LEVEL COURSES

Total of 6 credit hours at the CS/CEG 7000/8000 level required including those taken as Dual Credit Electives..

D. CS/CEG 6000 LEVEL COURSES

Maximum of 9 credit hours at the 6000 level, including a maximum of 3 credit hours of independent study.

CS/CEG 6000 level courses may include Dual Credit Electives.

E. THESIS: 9 HOURS MAXIMUM

Submission of an approved CS Master’s thesis

Total: 141 hours