Nov 19, 2024  
2024-2025 College Catalog and Student Handbook 
  
2024-2025 College Catalog and Student Handbook

Bachelor of Applied Science in Cybersecurity, Cyber Forensics Concentration

Location(s): Pensacola Campus


The Cyber Forensics Concentration of the Bachelor of Applied Science in Cybersecurity degree program provides access to the student who already has skills in a technical area and wishes to advance to higher level supervisory and management positions within business, industry, and governmental organizations. The upper-level coursework will broaden the student’s knowledge in applied cyber forensic practices and will prepare the student for supervisory and management opportunities within his or her chosen field. The preferred associate degree pathway is the Associate in Science in Cyber Forensics. Each student is strongly encouraged to consult an advisor or counselor prior to course registration.

Program Contacts:

Dr. Michael Payne
Department Head, Business
(850) 484-2504
mpayne@pensacolastate.edu

Dr. Nelson Stewart
Department Head, Mathematics and Computer Science
(850) 484-1125
nstewart@pensacolastate.edu

Degree Requirements


General Education Courses (36 Credit Hours)


Each baccalaureate student must complete the 36 credit hours general education curriculum. Prior to entry into the upper division, a student must complete, with a grade of C or higher, ENC 1101 , ENC 1102 , and 6 semester hours of additional coursework designated as writing emphasis. In addition, a student must complete 6 semester hours of mathematics coursework, with a grade of C or higher, at the level of College Algebra or above.

Each baccalaureate student must meet the foreign language and civic literacy requirements as defined in the general education section of this College Catalog.

Lower Level Degree Requirements (21 Credit Hours)


Lower Level Coursework in Any Field (21 Credit Hours)


The students must complete 21 credit hours of coursework at the lower level (1000 and 2000 level) in any field.

Required Core Courses (21 Credit Hours)


Required Concentration Courses (21 Credit Hours)


Total Credit Hours: 120