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Apr 14, 2026
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Undergraduate Catalog
Cybersecurity, B.S.
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General: Total of 121 - 123 hours and 57 hours of upper-level courses (30000-40000 level).
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First-Year Colloquium (1 hour)
Required full-time freshmen entering college for the first time and transfer students with less than 12 hours of credit. Additional Math and Science Courses (20 to 22 hours)
Computer Science Requirements (25 hours)
Cybersecurity Requirements (44 hours)
Additional Upper-Level Electives (9 hours) or related
Additional upper-level elective courses (at level 30000-40000) may be chosen from the following ordered list of program codes: CPSI, IFSC, CSEC, PHYS, MATH, ECET, and BINF. Recommendations for electives to obtain additional certificates are found in the Certificates Associated with this Degree section, and Early Entry guidance appears in the Early Entry Program Opportunities section. Early Entry Program Opportunities
Students have the opportunity to double-count 12 credits of graduate courses, meeting requirements for both their undergraduate and graduate studies. This approach enables the completion of what would traditionally be a six-year educational journey in five and a half years. Comprehensive details on admissions for UA Little Rock Early Entry Programs are located here on the UA Little Rock Website. For students entering the Early Entry Program, the following upper-level course substitutions should be considered: - CSEC 51003: Cybersecurity Principles and Systems for upper-level elective
- CSEC 55003: Defensive Cyber Operations for upper-level elective
- CSEC 51803: Artificial Intelligence in Cybersecurity Operations
- CSEC 52003: Cybersecurity and Privacy Law, Policy, and Compliance in place of CSEC 42003 or an AI course for the Secure AI pathway.
First Semester (16 or 17 hours)
Second Semester (16 or 17 hours)
Third Semester (16 hours)
Fourth Semester (16 hours)
Fifth Semester (15 hours)
Sixth Semester (15 hours)
Seventh Semester (15 hours)
Eighth Semester (12 hours)
Prior Learning Assessment Policy
Students may be awarded academic credit toward the B.S. in Cybersecurity for demonstrated prior learning through industry-recognized certifications or departmental examinations. PLA provides an opportunity for students with professional experience or credentials to accelerate their progress toward degree completion while maintaining academic standards. Eligibility and Process: - Application: Students must submit a PLA application along with supporting documentation (resume, employment verification, certifications) to the Department of Computer Science.
- Departmental Exams: Exams are administered during the first week of the semester. Each exam may only be attempted once.
- Experience Requirement: A minimum of 2 years of full-time, verifiable professional experience in cybersecurity is required for PLA consideration of select courses.
- Certification Credit: Students holding current, recognized certifications may receive direct credit (no exam required) for designated courses.
Courses Eligible for PLA by Examination
*NOTE: Each of the following courses in this section requires two years of professional experience. Courses Eligible for PLA by Certification
*NOTE: Additional certifications may be considered on a case-by-case basis in alignment with NCAE-C knowledge units and industry standards (e.g., CompTIA Security+, CySA+, Formatted: Font: Bold СЕН, ССSP). PLA Credit Award and Limitations
- PLA credit will appear on the student’s transcript as transfer credit and will not affect GPA.
- A maximum of 12 credit hours may be earned through PLA.
- All PLA awards are subject to final approval by the Department.
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