Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity 

Credit hours: 3
Following the Network+ Exam objectives, this course will introduce basic networking concepts, including DNS, DHCP, VLANs, wireless, cloud technologies, and the OSI model. 

Credit hours: 3
This course will introduce the main concepts within Windows Server administration and Active Directory domains. It focuses on user administration within Active Directory, file sharing and permissions, DHCP, DNS, and Group Policy especially regarding the relationship between these and Information Security.

Credit hours: 3
This course examines adult life experiences as a foundation for experiential learning. By reflecting on the concepts of adult development theories and an individual’s personal life experiences, the course will explore how those factors influence and help individuals to interpret life situations and circumstances in terms of relationships, personal decision making and future applications.

Credit hours: 3
This course discusses the Linux command line interface and basic scripting within the BASH shell. Students will learn to configure the OS and manage files, permissions, and how to manipulate data using the CLI.

Credit hours: 3
This course will cover the integration of industry recognized cybersecurity frameworks (RMF, NIST CSF) into a network policy and analyze prior real-world network breaches (Target, Equifax, Sony, etc.) to see where policy and practice failed.

Credit hours: 3
This course analyzes the formal and informal functions and problems of organizations. The course also examines the strategies to plan, implement, and manage change in an organization.

Credit hours: 3
Using the objectives included in the CompTIA Security+ exam, the class examines network and computer security defense mechanisms, and offers practical tools, tips, and techniques to counter attackers. This includes many hands-on projects to assist in the learning.

Credit hours: 3
In this course, students will be taught how to work with data and equipment during a network incident and how to collect forensic data from machines and the network to aid in an investigation.

Credit hours: 3
This course reflects the mission statement and the goals of Southern Nazarene University. It is committed to fostering increased awareness of the Bible which is foundational to understanding Western culture and history. The three major western faiths‐Judaism, Christianity, and Islam‐are rooted within the Holy Scriptures. The course content and format are not designated to intimidate, indoctrinate, or to evangelize. The course is designed to set the Bible in its historical and literary context. The Biblical heritage will then provide the student with rich resources to creatively understand his/her faith in the contemporary world.

Credit hours: 3
This class introduces the skills and strategies needed to test a network environment and reveal vulnerabilities. This will take a Red Team approach to discover and exploit vulnerabilities, elevate access, and establish persistence of presence.

Credit hours: 3
This course will teach the use of Palo Alto Firewalls focusing on their role in monitoring and mitigating network intrusions. Students will learn to configure a firewall and analyze its purpose and use within a network.

Credit hours: 3
This course encourages students to reflect on learning, relationships, personal and professional growth, and goals. Human beings are not mere professional, biological, or psychological machines. What makes us human and distinguishes us from other creatures are our moral and spiritual qualities. This module focuses on character, personal transitions, and accomplishments. It focuses on reflection regarding personal values, commitments, and an insight into the meaning of life.

Credit hours: 3
In this class, students will build a network detection system using virtual machines to learn how to place and monitor sensors. It will emphasize the placement of sensors, the collection and analysis of data, and mitigation of attacks using the concept of the Cyber Kill Chain. It will also cover Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) and its application in network detection and defense.