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Cyber Security (For Majors), Minor

CIP Code

11.1003.00

The purpose of the minor in Cybersecurity is to allow students majoring in UTRGV programs other than Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity to get familiar with the important and growing field of cyber security which impacts almost every aspect of our society and life. The minor in Cyber Security aligns with and supports the mission of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and The College of Engineering and Computer Science by promoting secured innovative and accessible educational environment for student success, research, creative works and community engagement.  This is accomplished by providing students with the knowledge of cyber security tools, practices, and procedures to engage in secured computing and communication. Enrollment in the minor in Cybersecurity for majors is restricted to BS in Computer Science and BS in Computer Engineering majors.

Minor Requirements - 18 Hours

Required Courses - 12 Hours

CYBI 2322Foundations of Systems

3
CSCI 2344Programming in Unix/ Linux Environment

3
CSCI 2380Computer Science II

3
CSCI 4345Computer Networks

3

If CSCI 2380, CSCI 2344 and CSCI 4345 are taken towards earning a Computer Science degree or Computer Engineering degree, an additional 9 hours of approved CYBI 3XXX/4XXX courses must be taken.

Prescribed Electives - 6 Hours

CYBI 3343Intrusion Detection, Incident Response and Information Assurance

3
CYBI 3345Operating Systems and Security

3
CYBI 3346Distributed and Cloud Computing Security

3
CYBI 4318Cyber Security

3
CYBI 4319Digital Forensics

3
CYBI 4347Wireless and Mobile Security

3
CYBI 4365Computer and Network Security

3

CSCI 4345 needs to be taken as a prerequisite for most Advanced electives, it will be counted as an advanced Cybersecurity elective. 

A minimum of 18 hours not applied towards other degree programs are required for earning a minor in Cybersecurity.  Additional approved CYBI 3XXX/4XXX courses need to be taken if some of the required courses are overlapping with other degree programs.  

Minor Admission Requirements 

1. The student must have completed MATH 2412 with a grade of C or better.

2. Students must complete an application to be accepted into the program.  The application is available on https://www.utrgv.edu/cyberspace. 

Progression Requirements 

1. CYBI 2322, CSCI 2380 and CSCI 2344 must be completed with a C or better prior to enrolling in CSCI 4345 or the CYBI advanced electives. 

2. Students must progress through the program as indicated on the program flowchart. The flowchart is available on https://www.utrgv.edu/cyberspace. 

Graduation Requirements 

1. Completion of the minor requires a grade of C or better in CYBI 2322, CSCI 2380, CSCI 2344.