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New Academic Program Pre-proposal Form (updated 10/17) Page 1 of 7
New Academic Degree Program Authorization
Pre-Proposal Form New Academic Program Pre-Proposal Process New academic program pre-proposals are initiated and developed by the faculty members.
Approval of the pre- proposal must be obtained from department chairs and college deans or
equivalent administrators before submission for Academic Affairs level review and consideration for
inclusion in the University’s Annual Work Plan.
Directions: Please provide a succinct, yet thorough response to each section. Obtain the Provost’s
signature, and submit the proposal to Carol DeLoach, [email protected], for review by the Council
of Academic Vice President’s Academic Coordination Project Workgroup.
Institution University of South Florida Tampa
Degree Program Title (e.g. M.A. in Biology) B.S. in Cybersecurity (BSCyS)
CIP Code 11.1003
Proposed Delivery Mode (% online, if applicable) Face-to-Face with up to 80% on-line
Enrollment Projections (Headcount): Year 1 and Year 5 Year 1: 50 / Year 5: 150
Proposed Implementation Date (e.g. Fall 2017) Fall 2019
Emphasis: (STEM, Health, Global, other) STEM
Other Programs in the SUS (Including Enrollment and Degrees):
FIU M.S. degree in CIP 11.1003 (Enrolled: 9 in 2015; 30 in 2016; no degrees awarded)
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Program Summary: (Briefly describe the proposed program)
1. Briefly summarize the overall rationale for the new academic program and consider the following in your narrative:
Nature of the proposed curriculum, including areas of emphasis.
Ways in which the proposed program is distinct from others already offered in the SUS (use the 4-digit CIP as a guide).
How this program supports specific university and SUS missions.
Collaborative opportunities with other SUS institutions as appropriate (maximum length 250 words).
The proposed B.S. in Cybersecurity (BSCyS) will be a hybrid delivery program (face-to-face and online) offered
by the Department of Computer Science and Engineering in USF’s College of Engineering. FIU offers a master’s
degree in CIP code 11.1003, and USF offers an on-line M.S. in Cybersecurity in CIP 43.0303. There are currently
no SUS institutions offering an undergraduate cybersecurity degree program in CIP 11.1003. Several Florida
universities have cybersecurity specializations within existing degree programs, but do not offer the coursework
necessary to meet the ABET accreditation that USF will pursue. Degree specific coursework includes information
security, software security, network defense/attack, penetration testing, forensics, identity management/social
engineering, incidence response, evaluations/compliance, cybercrime/law, and ethics.
In 2013, the Florida Center for Cybersecurity (FC2) was established at USF to “secure Florida’s place as a national
leader in the burgeoning field” (FC2 Board Governor’s Report, 2013). In 2014, USF was designated a National
Security Agency/Department of Homeland Security Center for Academic Excellence (CAE) in Information
Assurance/Cybersecurity, and designated a CAE in Cyber Defense Research in 2017 (USF News, 2014).
The proposed BSCyS supports the SUS vision for Florida to be a national leader in cybersecurity education and
research. The program provides the focused undergraduate education necessary to meet our state and nation’s
security challenges and create economic opportunities for our students and community.
The University of West Florida recently proposed a BSCyS (CIP code 11.1003). USF’s Computer Science and
Engineering Department Chair has contacted his UWF counterpart to explore collaborative development
opportunities for the programs.
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Student Demand: (Describe the demand in the SUS for the proposed program)
2. Briefly describe the student demand for the proposed program and consider the following in your narrative:
Explain why a student would be interested in this program.
Recognizing that programs at different levels may require different degrees of justification (e.g., greater duplication may be warranted at undergraduate and master’s degree levels), indicate why duplicative programs should be warranted.
Numbers of graduates and students enrolled in similar programs currently offered online or face-to-face. For assistance, see the Board of Governors interactive data source, http://www.flbog.edu/resources/iud/.
As applicable: place-bound learners, underserved populations in the field/profession, and professional credentials requirements. (maximum length 250 words)
Cybersecurity provides a unique STEM experience that prepares students for challenging government,
academic, and private sector jobs. Virtually every sector – manufacturing, health, education, and
national security – has greater demand for cybersecurity specialists than the U.S. higher education
system provides. From 2010 to 2014, cybersecurity job offerings increased 91%, with Tampa
experiencing 145% growth in the sector (Burning Glass Technologies, 2015). In 2016, the median pay for
information security analysts (cybersecurity) was $92,600, and BLS projects 28% sector job growth
through 2026 (BLS, 2017). The annual mean wage for cybersecurity jobs in Tampa Bay in 2016 was
$84,930, twice the national living wage (BLS, 2017).
BSCyS students will take specific cybersecurity-related core and elective courses through the College of
Engineering (CoEN), and other course offerings through USF Tampa and USF Sarasota-Manatee.
The SUS has no undergraduate or graduate degrees awarded in CIP 11.1003, therefore there are no
programs for direct comparison. Although a master’s program, USF’s M.S. in Cybersecurity has grown in
enrollment from 37 in 2014 to 262 in 2016. We estimate approximately 50 students will initially enroll in
the proposed BSCyS program, and at least 150 students to enroll in future years.
The BSCyS program will leverage the Department’s model for recruiting women doctoral students,
recognized as a top 10 program in the U.S. Specifically, we will aggressively recruit women and
underrepresented minorities, provide active mentoring using College resources, and continue minority
outreach efforts, including hosting an active Women in Computer Science and Engineering (WiCSE)
student group.
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Workforce and Economic Development Needs: (Describe how the proposed program
meets workforce and economic development needs)
3. Briefly describe how the proposed program meets workforce and economic development needs
and consider the following in your narrative:
Impact of this program (local, state, national, and international).
Impact of research funding. Changing of professional credential requirements. (maximum length 250 words)
By 2020, it is estimated that there will be 6 million cybersecurity jobs worldwide, and a 1.5 million shortage in
qualified specialists to fill those jobs (ISC2, 2017). In the U.S., this translates to 28% cybersecurity job growth
through 2026, far exceeding the projected national job growth rate of 7% (BLS, 2017). With a locality quotient of
1.25, the Tampa Bay area demand for cybersecurity professionals is 25% higher than the national average
(Burning Glass Technologies, 2015). Cybersecurity presents an economic opportunity; however, these jobs
require at least a bachelor’s degree (BLS, 2017). As a large research university co-located with the FC2, USF is
uniquely positioned to prepare students to meet the requirements necessary to embark on challenging and
rewarding cybersecurity careers.
From a research funding perspective, the CoEN’s Department of Computer Science and Engineering is actively
pursuing National Science Foundation grants focused on building capacity in cybersecurity education (NSF 17-
556, 201). From an academic perspective, USF offers BSCyS graduates opportunities to matriculate into
postgraduate programs offering masters and doctoral programs in cybersecurity and cybersecurity-related
areas. These relationships and efforts enable our students to fulfill cybersecurity needs in academia,
government, and industry.
Professional cybersecurity certification requires meeting demanding and evolving industry standards, including
passing examinations that test a person’s technical cybersecurity knowledge. USF’s proposed BSCyS will meet
ABET cybersecurity accreditation standards, which are designed to ensure graduates possess the knowledge,
skills, and abilities required to meet job expectations.
I support the exploration of this degree proposal.
Print Provost’s Name
Provost’s Signature
Date
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USF Pre-Proposal (For the USF Work Plan) Supplemental Application Form
For internal USF use only
New Academic Program Pre-Proposal Process New academic program Pre-Proposals are initiated and developed by the faculty. Approval of the Pre-Proposal must be obtained from department chairs and college deans or equivalent administrators before submission to the institutional faculty council contacts for review and subsequent USF System-level review and consideration for inclusion on the USF Annual Work Plan.
For contact information or questions regarding the pre-proposal process, please visit the USF System
Academic website.
1. How does this program support the institutional, USF System, and SUS Strategic Plans?
The proposed B.S. in Cybersecurity (BSCyS) supports the following USF and SUS Strategic Plan objectives:
Increases the number of STEM graduates
Expands innovation and on-line education (hybrid program)
Aligns programmatic efforts based on unique strengths and missions. USF houses the Florida
Center for Cybersecurity (FC2); USF offers an M.S. in Cybersecurity; and USF is an NSA/DHS
Center for Academic Excellence for Information Assurance, Cybersecurity, and Cyber Defense
Research
Expands USF’s ability to develop knowledge, innovation, and commercialization ventures to
boost production and growth in Florida’s businesses and industries through collaborative
research efforts funded by FC2 and other organizations, providing cybersecurity qualified job
candidates to Tampa Bay-area businesses and along the I-4 Tech Corridor
Develop the knowledge, skills, abilities, and aptitudes of USF students to compete and succeed in
the global marketplace and global society
PROGRAM PROPOSAL INFORMATON TYPE/PRINT CLEARLY
USF Institution USF Tampa
College Engineering
Department/equivalent Computer Science and Engineering
Are any other academic programs at USF offered under this CIP code at the 4-digit level (e.g. 45.01 versus 45.0103)? If yes, list the Institution and Major/Program name. Note that an MOU will be required. Contact OIE for assistance with an MOU.
None
Does FAMU or FIU have the four-digit CIP? (e.g. 24.01)
X yes No FIU offers an M.S. in CIP 11.1003
Target date for submission to USFBOT Academic Year 2018-2019
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2. Does this program offer collaborative and/or interdisciplinary opportunities at other institutions in the USF
and SUS systems? If so, what efforts have been made to initiate collaboration?
USF Tampa and USF Sarasota-Manatee will offer classes to support the BSCyS graduation requirements,
leveraging the strengths of the two universities.
The degree has support from the Colleges of Engineering, Business, Arts and Sciences, Behavioral and
Community Services, and Education at USF Tampa. Leveraging the strengths of these colleges enables
USF to deliver a degree program that meets industry demands for professionals well-versed in the
technical, operational, administrative, and societal aspects of cybersecurity, while meeting the ABET
accreditation requirements. The nature of the cybersecurity field and the need to maintain accreditation
are best achieved through the above described collaborative approach for this degree offering.
3. Provide information on the available resources and capacity for your program. In your response, include
faculty availability and student support resources including the library. How will department/college
resources be shifted to support the program?
The BSCyS is built upon the highly popular and growing B.S. in Information Technology (BSIT) in the
Department of Computer Science and Engineering and would leverage existing security-related offerings
in other colleges. The new program would entail enhancing current BSIT courses with cybersecurity
content, designing new cybersecurity courses and hands-on labs to align the program with ABET
accreditation, and adding courses from other departments and colleges as core and elective courses. We
have verbal agreements from the College of Arts and Science, the Muma College of Business, the College
of Education, and the College of Behavioral and Community Sciences, as well as USF Sarasota-Manatee for
collaboration with their cybersecurity-related course offerings.
4. What program(s) will be terminated to accommodate this new program if approved? If the answer is ‘None’,
how will resources (e.g., personnel and operating funds) be reallocated to offer the program? (Maximum 250
words)
None. See the answer to question (5) below.
5. How will the program be funded within existing departmental/programmatic funds? (Maximum 250 words)
Although existing resources such as faculty, instructors, and TAs in the BSIT program will be leveraged, the
new BSCyS program designed to meet ABET accreditation standards cannot be implemented with existing
department funds. The following additional resources are being identified by the College of Engineering:
Five TT faculty at Assistant Professor level to support the unique teaching needs of the BSCyS,
ensure the program meets ABET accreditation criteria, and support the USF Research Strategic
Plan, including developing and teaching machine learning and artificial intelligence for
cybersecurity, secure and private big data, security and privacy for internet of things, and cloud
computing and security. ABET accreditation requires faculty members of sufficient numbers to
maintain continuity, stability, oversight, student interaction, and advising. Adjuncts and
instructors are not sufficient to meet ABET’s stringent accreditation requirements.
Two instructor lines to develop and deliver required departmental BSCyS courses.
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Teaching Assistant (OPS) Support for 10 TAs for fall and spring and 10 summer TAs to support
additional courses and students.
One Academic Advisor (or equivalent faculty time) to support increased number of students,
coordinate with FC2 and other participating departments on campus, and liaise with area
industry to support and place BSCyS interns and graduates.
One staff member to support increased administrative and reporting requirements.
Software licenses to support a commercial virtual “cloud based” cyber testbed that will facilitate
hands on courses related to cloud security and privacy and other cybersecurity courses.
Space is required for five new faculty, one advisor, one staff, and 1000+ square feet for a
cybersecurity laboratory.
6. Please list the Student Learning Outcomes for the program (undergraduate programs must comply with BOG
Regulation 8.016 “Academic Learning Compacts”).
On successful completion of this course, the student will be able to (these are ABET student outcomes):
Analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevant
disciplines to identify solutions
Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing
requirements in the context of the program’s discipline
Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts
Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgements in computing practice
based on legal and ethical principles
Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the
program’s discipline
An ability to apply security principles and practices to the environment, hardware, software, and
human aspects of a system
Please list five talking points for the USF System representative to use in the presentation to the State CAVP
Workgroup.
The BSCyS with CIP code 11.1003 will be offered by the College of Engineering in Fall 2019
The BSCyS is part of USF’s continuing drive towards excellence in STEM education and research
The BSCyS offers our undergraduates a degree program that prepares students for challenging and well-
paying jobs in the cybersecurity field
The BSCyS enables USF to support the nation's need for cybersecurity experts to defend our critical
infrastructure and supports the governor's goal to make Florida and Tampa leaders in cybersecurity (Laws
of FL, Ch. 2013-40, FC2 Board of Governors Report, 2015)
Leverages the unique strengths of USF's co-location with the FC2, builds upon USF’s M.S. in Cybersecurity,
and reinforces our designation as an NSA/DHS Center of Academic Excellence for Information Assurance,
Cybersecurity, and Cyber Defense Research
Routing information: Email the scanned completed/signed copy to your Institutional contact found on the USF
System Academic website.
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA 2017-2018 UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG
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• B.S. - CYBERSECURITY (MAJOR CODE: EYB) (PREMAJOR CODE: EPYB)
(Note: major and pre-major code will change when major is approved under the Cyber CIP. I recommend major=EYS and pre-major=EPYS.)
(CIP = 11.0103 - TRACK 1 OF 4) Total Degree Hours: 120
url: insert here
The Cybersecurity major focuses on technology, people, information, and processes to enable assured cyber operations in the context of adversaries. The major is built on a technical foundation of computing and information technology. Students in this major acquire a background in cybersecurity related to information, software, systems, users, and organizations including aspects of policy, human factors, risk management, ethics, and impact on society. Mission Statement
In keeping with the mission of the College of Engineering, the Department of Computer Science and Engineering strives for excellence in teaching, research, and public service. Specifically, the Department aspires to:
1. Lead the advancement of computer science, computer engineering, information technology, and cybersecurity through internationally recognized research and education, as well as technology transfer to regional industries.
2. Prepare students for full and ethical participation in a diverse society and encourage lifelong learning. 3. Educate students in the best practices of the field as well as integrate the latest research into the curriculum. 4. Foster the development of problem solving and communication skills as an integral component of the
profession. 5. Provide quality learning experiences through small classes, active learning styles of teaching, and
opportunities for meaningful interactions between students and faculty. Objectives
The Department of Computer Science and Engineering has established the following program educational objectives for Cybersecurity graduates of the Department.
1. Our Cybersecurity graduates will apply their knowledge and skills to succeed in their career and/or obtain an advanced degree.
2. Our graduates will function ethically and responsibly, and will remain informed and involved as full participants in our profession and our society.
3. Our graduates will successfully function in multi-disciplinary teams. 4. Our graduates will apply principles and practices of cybersecurity to identify, implement, and maintain cost-
effective technologies and apply fundamental computing knowledge to solve cybersecurity problems. Entrance and Continuation Requirements for the Cybersecurity Major
Students in good standing who have fully met the below admission requirements may declare a major in Cybersecurity. Prior to being admitted to the major, a student may be permitted to take no more than two departmental courses. Minimum Admission Requirements for the Cybersecurity Major
1. Completion of: o MAD 2104 Discrete Mathematics o CGS 1540 Introduction to Databases for IT o COP 2512 Programming Fundamentals for IT o COP 2513 Object Oriented Programming for IT The minimum acceptable grade for each of the above courses is C (grades of C- are insufficient).
All students must complete the equivalent of USF Discrete Mathematics (MAD 2104), Introduction to Databases for IT (CGS 1540), Programming Fundamentals for IT (COP 2512), and Object Oriented Programming for IT (COP 2513) with minimum grades of C in each course (grades of C- are insufficient). The minimum overall average GPA in these four courses required for admission to the Department is between 2.0 and 3.5 for any given year. The minimum acceptable average GPA will be posted on the Department's website one year prior to the Fall Semester that the revised GPA is applicable. The computed GPA is based on the best attempts in these courses.
2. A minimum overall GPA of 2.0 3. A minimum USF GPA of 2.0
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA 2017-2018 UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG
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GPA and Grade Requirements
Unless otherwise stated, the minimum acceptable grade in all required math, science, and engineering courses is a C or higher (C- is insufficient). The minimum acceptable grade in state mandated prerequisite courses is a C or higher (C- is insufficient). The minimum acceptable grade in specialization courses is a C-, expect as stated in the program admissions and continuation requirements. Student must have and maintain a minimum 2.0 Math and Science GPA, 2.0 Engineering GPA, 2.0 Specialization GPA, 2.0 USF GPA, and 2.0 Overall GPA.
Departmental Policies
In addition to the College’s graduation requirements, the Department has the following policies: 1. Mandatory academic advising and/or mentoring of students. 2. Exit interview and/or survey as a graduation requirement.
STATE MANDATED COMMON COURSE PREREQUISITES Students wishing to transfer to USF should complete an A.A. degree at a Florida College System institution. Some
courses required for the major may also meet General Education requirements thereby transferring maximum hours to the university.
If a student wishes to transfer without an A.A. degree and has fewer than 60 semester hours of acceptable credit, the student must meet the university’s entering freshman requirements including ACT or SAT test scores, GPA, and course requirements.
Transfer students are also required to comply with the immunization, foreign language, and continuous enrollment policies of the university.
Students should complete the following prerequisite courses at the lower level prior to entering the university. If these courses are not taken at a Florida College System institution, they must be completed before the degree is granted.
The minimum acceptable grade in state mandated prerequisite courses is a C or higher (C- is insufficient).
PSY XXXX Any Psychology course
STA X023 Introductory Statistics I or STA X122
ECO X013 Principles of Economics (Macroeconomics)
CGS XXXX Any Database course
COP XXXX Any Computer Programming course
MAC XXXX Any Pre-Calculus course
PHY XXXX Any Physics course
XXXX XXXX Any Discrete Math course
COP XXXX Any Object-Oriented Computer Programming course
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR IN CYBERSECURITY TOTAL MAJOR HOURS: 99
Major requirements for the B.S. Degree: Math and Science (16 credit hours)
STA 2023 Introductory Statistics I
MAC 1147 Pre-calculus Algebra and Trigonometry
PHY 2020 Conceptual Physics
MAD 2104 Discrete Mathematics
State Core General Education Natural Science Course Breadth (6 credit hours)
PSY 2012 Introduction to Psychological Science
ECO 2013 Economics Principles (Macroeconomics) Basic Engineering (1 credit hours)
EGN 3000 Foundations of Engineering
EGN 3000L Foundations of Engineering Lab Specialization (49 credit hours)
CGS 1540 Introduction to Databases for Information Technology
CGS 3303 Information Technology Concepts
CIS 3213 Foundations of Cybersecurity
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CIS 3615 Secure Software Development (USFSM course)
COP 2512 Programming Fundamentals for Information Technology
COP 2513 Object Oriented Programming for Information Technology
COP 3515 Advanced Program Design for Information Technology
CGS 3853 Web Systems for Information Technology
CNT 4104 Computer Information Networks for Information Technology
CNT 4104L Computer Information Networks Laboratory for Information Technology
CNT 4603 System Administration and Maintenance for Information Technology
COP 4538 Data Structures and Algorithms for Information Technology
COP 4703 Database Systems for Information Technology
CIS 3363 IT Systems Security (COEN course) (newly proposed course)
LIS 4414 Information Policy and Ethics (CAS course)
CIS 4935 Senior Project in Information Technology
ISM 4323 Information Security and IT Risk Management (Muma COB course)
Cybersecurity Electives (18 credit hours)
Student choose 18 credit hours of electives from the following list of courses: College of Arts and Sciences – School of Information
CIS 3360 Principles of Information Security
CIS 3362 Cryptography and Information Security
LIS 4779 Health Information Security
College of Arts and Sciences – Department of Mathematics and Statistics
MAD 4471 Introduction to Cryptography and Coding Theory
Muma College of Business – Department of Information Systems Decision Sciences
ISM 4041 Global Cyber Ethics
ISM 4571 Cybersecurity Cases
College of Education – Department of Teaching and Learning
EDG 3801 Cybersecurity and the Everyday Citizen
College of Behavioral and Community Sciences – Department of Criminology
CJE 4610 Criminal Investigation
USFSM College of Business
CIS 4203 Cyber Forensics and Investigations
CIS 4204 Ethical Hacking
CIS 4368 Database Security and Audits
CIS 4369 Web Application Security
College of Engineering – Department of Computer Science and Engineering
CIS 4361 Information Assurance and Security Management for IT
CIS 4365 Computer Security Policies and Disaster Preparedness
CNT 4403 Network Security and Firewalls
College of Engineering – Department of Electrical Engineering
Specific courses offered in by the Department of Electrical Engineering may be accepted as electives, with prior approval from the undergraduate advisor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering.
Note: Additional electives may be available with a Special Topics course number (e.g., COP 4931). Consult with the Department Undergraduate Advisor to learn more about available electives. Students may earn up to 9 hours of COP 4947 Industry Internship for Information Technology credit, no more than 3 hours in any one given company.
Composition and Technical Writing (9 credit hours)
ENC 1101 Composition I
ENC 1102 Composition II
ENC 3246 Communication for Engineers (WRIN)
GPA Requirements
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Students must have and maintain a minimum 2.0 Math and Science GPA, 2.0 Engineering GPA, 2.0 Specialization GPA, 2.0 USF GPA, and 2.0 Overall GPA.
Grading Requirement Unless otherwise stated, the minimum acceptable grade in for all major required math, science, and engineering
courses is a C or higher (C- in insufficient). The minimum acceptable grade in state mandated prerequisite courses is a C or higher (C- is insufficient). The minimum acceptable grade in specialization courses is a C-, expect as stated in the program admission and continuation requirements.
Residency Requirement Transfer students must complete a minimum number of approved major core courses in the major at USF. The
minimum number of USF major core credit hours required is established by the respective academic department. In no case will this be less than 18 hours. Basic engineering courses are not considered specialization courses. The University residency requirement must also be met.
A dual degree student must meet the requirements of each major and have a minimum of 18 approved specialization hours taken in the degree granting department beyond those specialization hours required for the first degree.
State Communication and Computation Requirements The State Communication (Writing) Requirement, formerly known as Gordon Rule, is partially met through ENC
1101, ENC 1102 and ENC 3246, as required for the major. There are general electives available for students to use to meet the fourth Communication course and fulfill the Requirement.
The State Computation (Mathematics) Requirement is met through MAC 1147 and STA 2023, both required courses for the major.
Foundations of Knowledge and Learning (FKL) Exit Requirement ENC 3246 Communication for Engineers (WRIN)
CIS 4935 Senior Project in Information Technology (CPST)
Other Requirements The Cybersecurity major is currently offered as a hybrid model—partially online and partially on campus. Currently, a student pursuing the Cybersecurity major may not pursue a second major while simultaneously enrolled
in the Cybersecurity undergraduate major.
Research Opportunities The Research Experiences for Undergraduate Students program in the USF College of Engineering offers
undergraduate students an opportunity to directly participate in state-of-the-art research. Professors and graduate students serve as research partners and mentors as undergraduate research assistants participate in the scientific process and gain relevant experience.
There are a number of options to receive academic credit for a mentored research experience and to have the experience show on the official transcript. Students who wish to enroll in an undergraduate research course should consult with their academic advisor to understand how the credit will apply towards the degree requirements. If no credit is needed, students may be eligible to enroll in the 0-credit IDS 2912 or IDS 4914 courses. These courses will not impact degree credits or GPA but will show on an official transcript and document the experience.
Advising Information Department undergraduate advisor: http://www.usf.edu/engineering/cse/undergraduate/contacts.aspx.