Courses for the Cybersecurity Major
At Elmhurst, you’ll learn computer security from both a software and hardware perspective, with a focus on building and maintaining more secure systems.
Classwork begins with the computer science core and transitions into a major-focused sequence in your junior and senior years.
All cybersecurity majors are required to take 12.5 CS and CYS courses. It is also highly recommended that a student majoring in cybersecurity take criminal justice courses. Internships are not required but highly recommended.
Computer Science Courses
- CS 205 Linux (0.50 credit)
- CS 220 Computer Science I
- CS 255 Computer Science II
- CS 310 Computer Organization and Programming in Assembly
- CS 318 Object-Oriented Design and Programming Using C++
- CS 320 Data Structures and Algorithmic Analysis
- CS 360 Computer Network Systems
- CS 420 Operating Systems
- CS 475 Software Engineering (Capstone)
Cybersecurity Courses
- CYS 405 Cryptography
- CYS 409 Foundations of Information Assurance
- CYS 410 Cyber Crime Investigations and Digital Forensics or
CYS 412 Wireless, Mobile and Cloud Security - CYS 415 Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing
Mathematics Courses
- MTH 151 Calculus I
- MTH 301 Discrete Mathematics
- CS/MTH 302 Discrete Mathematics II: Structures and Algorithms
A minor in cybersecurity is also available.
Sample Four-Year Curriculum
Fall Term
- CS 220 Computer Science I
- MTH 151 Calculus I
- Two Integrated Curriculum requirements
Spring Term
- CS 255 Computer Science II
- MTH 301 Discrete Mathematics
- Two Integrated Curriculum requirements
Fall Term
- CS 310 Computer Organization and Programming in
Assembly - CS 318 Object-Oriented Design and Programming Using C++
- CS/MTH 302 Discrete Mathematics II: Structures and
Algorithms - Integrated Curriculum requirement
Spring Term
- CS 205 Linux (.50 credit)
- CS 320 Data Structures and Algorithmic Analysis
- CS 360 Computer Network Systems
- Two Integrated Curriculum requirements
Fall Term
- CYS 409 Foundations of Information Assurance
- CYS 412 Wireless, Mobile and Cloud Security (Optional, if CYS 410 taken)
- Electives
- Integrated Curriculum requirements
Spring Term
- CYS 405 Cryptography
- CYS 410 Cyber Crime Investigations and Digital Forensics (Optional, if CYS 412 taken)
- Two Integrated Curriculum requirements
Fall Term
- CS 420 Operating System
- Integrated Curriculum requirements
- Electives
Spring Term
- CYS 415 Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing
- CS 475 Software Engineering (Capstone)
- Electives
Transfers Welcome
Your credits transfer! Locate your school, then find “STEM Course Equivalencies.”
Cybersecurity Careers: A World of Opportunity
In our digitally connected world, personal information is more valuable than ever before. Yet hundreds of thousands of jobs are waiting to be filled across the country, according to CyberSeek.
That includes more than 15,000 open positions in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metropolitan area, per CyberSeek’s latest estimate.
Elmhurst University will prepare students for roles in the public and private sectors. Position yourself for jobs in major industries and government agencies:
- Banking and financial institutions
- Health care
- The CIA, FBI and local law enforcement
- Tech companies
- Energy industry
- Retailers and e-commerce providers
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