2025-2026 Degree Map - Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity - Sample Term-by-Term Course Schedule

Sep 13, 2026

2025-2026 Degree Map outlines a term-by-term sample course schedule for a Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity, structured to support graduation within four years. Each term lists milestone courses, credit hours, and notes designed to keep students on track. The schedule includes prerequisites (often referencing ACTS and course grade thresholds), semester-specific offerings (e.g., fall-only or spring-only), and guidance such as using ACTS for transfer planning. Career suggestions and graduation requirements are also embedded to support planning and completion.

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Program Overview

Sample Schedule Milestones/Notes

Semester Plans

Semester 1

Semester 2

Semester 3

Semester 4

Semester 5

Semester 6

Semester 7

Semester 8

Transfer Planning and Career Guidance

Arkansas Course Transfer System (ACTS)

Possible Careers

NAME: T\#: DATE: Rev. 7.23.2025 2025-2026 Degree Map-Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity This map is a term-by-term sample course schedule. The milestones listed to the right of each term are designed to keep you on course to graduate in four years. The Sample Schedule serves as a general guideline to help you build a full schedule each term. See course descriptions and prerequisites at [https://catalog.atu.edu/](https://catalog.atu.edu/) \#Prerequisite Courses: ENGL 0303 MATH 0803 MATH 1003 MATH 0903 MATH 1113 MATH 1110 MATH 1203 Sample Schedule Milestones/Notes | Semester 1 | Hrs. | Grade | Semester 1 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | ENGL 1013-Comp I (ACTS=ENGL 1013) | 3 | \# | | | Fine Arts & Humanities | 3 | | | | MATH 2243-Calculus for Business & Econ. (ACTS=MATH 2203) | 3 | \# | Prereq: 22 or higher on Math ACT or C> in MATH 1113 or higher | | TECH 1001-Orientation to the University | 1 | | | | CSEC 1113- Introduction to Networking | 3 | | | | CSEC 1003- Introduction to Cybersecurity | 3 | | | | Total hours | 16 | GPA | Create a LinkedIn profile | | Semester 2 | Hrs. | | Semester 2 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | ENGL 1023-Comp II (ACTS= ENGL 1023) | 3 | \# | Attend a career fair and explore part-time or volunteer options | | Science with Lab | 4 | | | | COMS 1013-Programming Foundations I | 3 | | Prereq: MATH 1113 or higher | | COMS 1011-Programming Foundations I Lab | 1 | | PASS/FAIL Coreq: COMS 1013 | | CSEC 1213-Wireless and Cellular Security | 3 | | Spring Only Prereq: CSEC 1113 | | Total hours | 14 | GPA | | | Semester 3 | Hrs. | | Semester 3 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Social Sciences | 3 | | | | COMS 2203-Programming Foundations II | 3 | | Prereq: C> COMS 1013 and C> MATH 1113 or higher | | MATH 2703-Discrete Mathematics | 3 | | Prereq: C> MATH 1113 or higher | | CSEC 2213-Network Forensics and Incident Response | 3 | | Fall Only Prereq: CSEC 1113 | | COMS 2223-Computer Organization and Prog. | 3 | | Prereq: COMS 2203 and MATH 2703 | | Total hours | 15 | GPA | | | | | | | | Semester 4 | Hrs. | | Semester 4 | | COMM 2173-Business and Professional Speaking | 3 | | COMM 2003 Public Speaking may sub | | COMS 2213-Data Structures | 3 | | Prereq: MATH 2703 and C> in COMS 2203 | | COMS 2323-Programming in Python | 3 | | Prereq: COMS 2203 | | CSEC 2223-Virtualization | 3 | | Prereq: COMS 2203 and MATH 2703 | | General Elective | 3 | | | | Total hours | 15 | GPA | COMS ADVISOR ASSIGNED | The Arkansas Course Transfer System (ACTS) is designed to assist in planning the academic progress of students. This system contains information about the transferability of courses within Arkansas public colleges and universities. The Arkansas Course Transfer System can be accessed by searching keyword "ACTS"at [https://adhe.edu/](https://adhe.edu/) | Fine Arts and Humanities
ART 2123 Experiencing Art (ACTS=ARTA1003)
MUS 2003 Survey of Music History (ACTS=MUSC1003)
TH 2273 Introduction to Theatre (ACTS=DRAM 1003)
ENGL/JOUR 2173 Introduction to Film
ENGL 2003 Introduction to World Literature (ACTS=ENGL2113) ENGL 2013 Intro. to American Literature (ACTS=ENGL2653)
PHIL 2003 Introduction to Philosophy (ACTS=PHIL1103)
PHIL 2053 Introduction to Critical Thinking (ACTS=PHIL 1003) 1013 from SPAN, FR, GER, JPN, CHIN, or LAT
1023 from SPAN, FR, GER, JPN, CHIN, or LAT
LEAD 2003 Ethics in Leadership | U.S. History & Government
HIST 1903 Survey of American History
HIST 2003 U.S. History to 1877 (ACTS=HIST2113)
HIST 2013 U.S. History since 1877 (ACTS=HIST2123)
POLS 2003 American Government (ACTS=PLSC2003) | | --- | --- | | | University Honors students should consult Course Catalog for appropriate Fine Arts/Humanities, US
History/Government and Social Science options for University Honors Curriculum. | Possible Careers: Private and Government Sectors, Information Security Management, IT Security Consulting, Protecting Systems from Cyberattacks

FAQs

What is the purpose of the 2025-2026 Degree Map for the BS in Cybersecurity?

It provides a term-by-term sample course schedule with milestones designed to help students graduate in four years. It also serves as a general guideline for building a complete schedule each term.

How does the schedule handle course prerequisites and semester availability?

Many courses include explicit prerequisites and notes, including conditions such as ACTS placement or “fall only/spring only” availability. These are listed alongside each relevant course in the semester tables.

What graduation requirements are stated in the schedule?

Semester 8 includes graduation requirements, including minimum hours for 3000–4000 level courses, limits on PE activity hours, minimum required hours, and a GPA threshold of 2.00+.

Sep 13, 2026

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