Cyber Engineering Technology, Bachelor of Science
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Curriculum | 42 | |
| Departmental Requirements | 7 | |
| University Requirements | 4 | |
| Required Support Courses | 18 | |
| Major Courses | 28 | |
| Major Electives | 9 | |
| Upper Division CETE, CSCI, and/or CSEC | 12 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
- 30 CETE/CSCI/CISA upper-division hours required for this degree must be completed at A&M-SA to satisfy residency requirement.
- Must complete at least 40 hours of major courses and major electives at A&M-SA.
- Must receive a grade of "C" or better in all MATH, CSCI, CISA and CETE courses and their associated prerequisites for satisfactory passing grade.
- A minimum average GPA of 2.25 must be maintained in all CETE and CISA core and elective courses to remain in the program. Applies to transfer courses also.
- Academic credits transferred as substitution courses must be completed within previous five years of admission to A&M-SA.
- CIP Code: 15.1201
Department probation and withdrawal:
For all students in the Computing and Cybersecurity (CCS) programs, to avoid department probation or withdrawal, the minimum GPA requirement in all CCS department courses (hereby called DCGPA) is 2.25. Courses with prefix CSCI, CETE, CSEC are departmental computing and cybersecurity courses.
A student majoring in any of these disciplines is a departmental CCS student: BS Computer Science (BS_CSCI), BS Cyber Engineering Technology (BS_CYBE), BS Cybersecurity (BS_CYBR), BAAS Information Technology (BAAS_ITEC), and BAAS IT/Info Assurance and Security (BAAS_ISEC).
Department probation
After a departmental student has completed four departmental courses, if the DCGPA drops below 2.25, the student will be placed on a department probation that term. In order to get off of department probation, a student must bring their DCGPA to 2.25 or higher by the following term. If the student does not bring their DCGPA to a 2.25 in one semester or term, the student will then be placed on a department withdrawal. A student can be on probation a maximum of two times. After that, the student will be placed on department withdrawal instead of department probation.
Department withdrawal
A student who has been placed on department probation and earns the DCGPA below 2.25 will be placed on department withdrawal. Because it is the first withdrawal, the student will be required to complete a departmental appeal, submit a personal letter, and an academic success plan of action to bring the DCGPA to 2.25 or higher by the following term. The plan has to be approved by the department chair or a designee. If a student is unable to bring the DCGPA to 2.25 or higher in one semester, the student will be required to select another major out of the department. A student can be on withdrawal only once. A second withdrawal will require a student to select a major out of the department.
Mandatory requirements for students on department probation and withdrawal
- Meet with an Academic Success Coach for coaching on appropriate tutoring, study habits, etc.
- Meet with their academic advisors and faculty mentors to seek guidance on computing course and careers.
- Not register for more than 9 hours of departmental courses in the semester following probation/withdrawal.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Curriculum 1 | ||
| ENGL 1301 | Composition I | 3 |
| ENGL 1302 | Composition II | 3 |
| or ENGL 2311 | Technical Writing | |
| MATH 1314 | College Algebra | 3 |
| PHYS 2325 | University Physics I | 3 |
| PHYS 2326 | University Physics II | 3 |
| Language/Philosophy/Culture | 3 | |
| Creative Arts | 3 | |
| American History | 3 | |
| American History | 3 | |
| Government/Political Science | 3 | |
| Government/Political Science | 3 | |
| Social and Behavioral Science | 3 | |
| MATH 2312 | Pre-Calculus | 3 |
| MATH 2313 | Calculus I | 3 |
| Subtotal: | 42 | |
| Departmental Requirements | ||
| MATH 2113 | Calculus I Lab | 1 |
| MATH 2314 | Calculus II | 3 |
| or MATH 3340 | Linear Algebra with Appl | |
| MATH 2114 | Calculus II Lab | 1 |
| PHYS 2125 | University Physics Lab I | 1 |
| PHYS 2126 | University Physics Lab II | 1 |
| Subtotal: | 7 | |
| University Requirements | ||
| UNIV 1301 | First Year Seminar | 3 |
| Subtotal: | 3 | |
| Required Support Courses | ||
| CSCI 1436 | Programming Fundamentals I | 4 |
| or CSEC 1436 | Cyber Security Prog I + Lab | |
| CSCI 1437 | Programming Fundamentals II | 4 |
| or CSEC 1437 | Cyber Security Prog II + Lab | |
| CSEC 2306 | Computer Networks | 3 |
| CSCI 2325 | Computer Organization | 3 |
| CSCI 2336 | Data Structures | 3 |
| or CSEC 2336 | Cyber Security Applications | |
| Subtotal: | 17 | |
| Major Courses | ||
| CSCI 3321 | Cyber Security | 3 |
| CSEC 3325 | Network Security | 3 |
| CSCI 3344 | Computer Architecture | 3 |
| CSEC 3351 | Database Design | 3 |
| CETE 3370 | Cloud Computing Infrastructure Security | 3 |
| CETE 4375 | Wireless and Mobile Security | 3 |
| CETE 4380 | Applied Cryptosystems | 3 |
| CETE 4381 | Penetration Test Using Python | 3 |
| CETE 4385 | Cyber Security Architecture | 3 |
| CSCI 4311 | Technical Communication | 3 |
| Major Electives | ||
| Select nine credits of the following: | 9 | |
| Cyber-Physical Systems Security | ||
| Big Data Analytics & Security | ||
| Cyber Intelligence | ||
| Internship Cyber Engineer Tech | ||
| Required Upper-Division CETE, CSCI, or CSEC course | 12 | |
| Subtotal: | 51 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
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Other courses may satisfy core curriculum requirements. Courses listed under the core curriculum above are also specific degree requirements, and are recommended in the core to expedite degree completion.
This suggested plan of study is intended to be used as a guide in conjunction with official degree requirements outlined in the catalog. While this plan demonstrates a course of study that covers eight semesters, each student’s academic path is unique and your timeline may look different. Students should regularly consult with academic advisors as they plan their course schedules as course offerings may vary.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Credits | |
| ENGL 1301 | Composition I 1 | 3 |
| MATH 1314 | College Algebra 1 | 3 |
| UNIV 1301 | First Year Seminar | 3 |
| HIST 1301 | US History to 1865 1 | 3 |
| CSCI 1436 or CSEC 1436 | Programming Fundamentals I or Cyber Security Prog I + Lab | 4 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| ENGL 1302 or ENGL 2311 | Composition II 1 or Technical Writing | 3 |
| MATH 2312 | Pre-Calculus 1 | 3 |
| Creative Arts 1 | 3 | |
| PHYS 2325 | University Physics I 1 | 3 |
| CSCI 1437 or CSEC 1437 | Programming Fundamentals II or Cyber Security Prog II + Lab | 4 |
| PHYS 2125 | University Physics Lab I 1 | 1 |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Second Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| GOVT 2305 | Federal Government 1 | 3 |
| MATH 2313 | Calculus I 1 | 3 |
| MATH 2113 | Calculus I Lab 1 | 1 |
| HIST 1302 | US History from 1865 1 | 3 |
| CSCI 2325 or CSEC 2325 | Computer Organization or Hardware Security | 3 |
| CSCI 2336 or CSEC 2336 | Data Structures or Cyber Security Applications | 3 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| GOVT 2306 | Texas Government 1 | 3 |
| PHYS 2326 | University Physics II 1 | 3 |
| PHYS 2126 | University Physics Lab II 1 | 1 |
| MATH 2314 | Calculus II 1 | 3 |
| MATH 2114 | Calculus II Lab 1 | 1 |
| CSEC 2306 | Computer Networks | 3 |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Third Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| CSCI 3321 or CSEC 3321 | Cyber Security or Information Security | 3 |
| CSEC 3351 | Database Design | 3 |
| CSCI 3344 or CSEC 3366 | Computer Architecture or Database Security | 3 |
| Language/Philosophy/Culture 1 | 3 | |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| CETE 3370 | Cloud Computing Infrastructure Security | 3 |
| CSEC 3325 | Network Security | 3 |
| CETE 4381 | Penetration Test Using Python | 3 |
| Upper Division CETE, CSCI, CSEC course | 3 | |
| Social and Behavioral Science | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| CETE 4375 | Wireless and Mobile Security | 3 |
| CETE 4380 | Applied Cryptosystems | 3 |
| Upper Division CETE, CSCI, and/or CSEC | 3 | |
| Upper Division CETE, CSCI, and/or CSEC | 3 | |
| Major Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| CETE 4385 | Cyber Security Architecture | 3 |
| CSCI 4311 | Technical Communication | 3 |
| Upper Division CETE, CSCI, CSEC course | 3 | |
| Major Elective | 3 | |
| Major Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
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Course may be taken at a community college.