The Accelerated BS in Computer Science to MS program in Cyber Security and Privacy (Technical Track only) allows highly qualified UCF undergraduate majors in Computer Science (CS) to take graduate-level courses that will count toward their MS degree while completing their BS degree program. Up to nine (9) credit hours of 5000- and 6000-level courses with a grade of "B" (3.0) or better may be counted toward the accelerated BS to MS program. Two additional requirements for the students in this program are:
- Students must earn at least a "B" (3.0) in each undergraduate- or graduate-level course counted for the program.
- Students must opt for this program no later than the beginning of their junior year.
Degree Requirements
Core Requirements: Basic Level
30 Total Credits
- Complete all of the following
- Earn at least 27 credits from the following:
- STA2023 - Statistical Methods I (3)
- COP3330 - Object Oriented Programming (3)
- COP3502C - Computer Science I (3)
- COP3503C - Computer Science II (3)
- CDA3103C - Computer Logic and Organization (3)
- COT3100C - Introduction to Discrete Structures (3)
- CIS3360 - Security in Computing (3)
- COP3402 - Systems Software (3)
- COT4210 - Discrete Structures II (3)
- COP4331C - Processes for Object-Oriented Software Development (3)
- COT3960 - Foundation Exam
- Complete at least 1 of the following:
- ENC3241 - Writing for the Technical Professional (3)
- ENC3250 - Professional Writing (3)
Core Requirements: Advanced Level
18 Total Credits
- Earn at least 18 credits from the following types of courses: •Any 4000-5000 level Computer Science (CS) course that is not a required undergraduate course will count as a restricted elective. •Only ONE of the following six Information Technology courses may count as a CS Restricted Elective: CAP 4102, CIS 4004, CIS 4524, CNT 4603, CNT 4703, and CNT 4714. •At most 3 hours of independent study or research allowed. No internship or cooperative education credits are allowed. •It is recommended that students take at least 3 classes from a primary area to gain an in-depth knowledge in that area of Computer Science. •It is recommended that students take classes from at least 2 different secondary areas to gain a broad knowledge of Computer Science. These courses may also be listed in the student's primary area. •A minimum grade of "C" (2.0) or better is required in each course in this area. •Students must maintain at least a 2.5 GPA in all courses in this section. •The courses listed in the areas below are for ease of reference only.
Math/Statistics Restricted Electives
6 Total Credits
- Complete all of the following
- 4000-5000 level mathematics or statistics
- courses from: STA, MAP, MAA, MAD, MAS prefixes and the following courses.
- No independent study hours, internship, or cooperative education hours are allowed.
- Earn at least 6 credits from the following:
- MAC2313 - Calculus with Analytic Geometry III (4)
- MAP2302 - Ordinary Differential Equations I (3)
- MAS3105 - Matrix and Linear Algebra (4)
- MAS3106 - Linear Algebra (4)
Capstone Requirements
6 Total Credits
- Complete all of the following
- A "C" (2.0) or better is required in each of the two courses.
- Complete the following:
- COP4934 - Senior Design I (3)
- COP4935 - Senior Design II (3)
Grand Total Credits: 60
Systems Area
- COP 4331C - Processes for Object-Oriented Software Development Credit Hours: 3
- COP 4520 - Concepts of Parallel and Distributed Processing Credit Hours: 3
- COP 4600 - Operating Systems Credit Hours: 3
- COP 4710 - Database Systems Credit Hours: 3
- EEL 4768 - Computer Architecture Credit Hours: 3
- CDA 5106 - Advanced Computer Architecture Credit Hours: 3
- COP 5611 - Operating Systems Design Principles Credit Hours: 3
- COP 5711 - Parallel and Distributed Database Systems Credit Hours: 3
AI and Machine Learning Area
- CAP 4053 - AI for Game Programming Credit Hours: 3
- CAP 4453 - Robot Vision Credit Hours: 3
- CAP 4630 - Artificial Intelligence Credit Hours: 3
- CAP 5415 - Computer Vision Credit Hours: 3
- CAP 5512 - Evolutionary Computation Credit Hours: 3
- CAP 5610 - Machine Learning Credit Hours: 3
- CAP 5636 - Advanced Artificial Intelligence Credit Hours: 3
Graphics, Games, and HCI Area
- CAP 4053 - AI for Game Programming Credit Hours: 3
- CAP 4720 - Computer Graphics Credit Hours: 3
- CNT 5008 - Computer Communication Networks Architecture Credit Hours: 3
- CAP 5725 - Computer Graphics I Credit Hours: 3
Algorithms and Complexity Area
- COT 4500 - Numerical Calculus Credit Hours: 3
- CAP 5510 - Bioinformatics Credit Hours: 3
- CAP 5512 - Evolutionary Computation Credit Hours: 3
- COP 5021 - Program Analysis Credit Hours: 3
- COP 5537 - Network Optimization Credit Hours: 3
- COT 5405 - Design and Analysis of Algorithms Credit Hours: 3
Software Engineering Area
- CIS 4615 - Secure Software Development and Assurance Credit Hours: 3
- COP 4020 - Programming Languages I Credit Hours: 3
- COP 4520 - Concepts of Parallel and Distributed Processing Credit Hours: 3
- COP 4710 - Database Systems Credit Hours: 3
- CEN 5016 - Software Engineering Credit Hours: 3
- COP 5021 - Program Analysis Credit Hours: 3
- COP 5711 - Parallel and Distributed Database Systems Credit Hours: 3
Cybersecurity Area
- CIS 3362 - Cryptography and Information Security Credit Hours: 3
- CIS 4203C - Digital Forensics Credit Hours: 3
- CIS 4361 - Secure Operating Systems and Administration Credit Hours: 3
- CIS 4615 - Secure Software Development and Assurance Credit Hours: 3
- CIS 4940C - Topics in Cybersecurity Credit Hours: 3
- CAP 4145 - Introduction to Malware Analysis Credit Hours: 3
- CNT 4403 - Network Security and Privacy Credit Hours: 3
- EEE 4346C - Hardware Security and Trusted Circuit Design Credit Hours: 3
- CAP 5150 – Foundations of Computer Security and Privacy Credit Hours: 3
- CDA 5220 – Foundations of Secure Execution Environment Credit Hours: 3
- CNT 5410L – Cyber Operations Lab Credit Hours: 3
- CAP 5250 – Internet of Things Security and Privacy Credit Hours: 3
Big Data Area
- COP 4520 - Concepts of Parallel and Distributed Processing Credit Hours: 3
- COP 4710 - Database Systems Credit Hours: 3
- COT 4500 - Numerical Calculus Credit Hours: 3
- EEL 4768 - Computer Architecture Credit Hours: 3
- CNT 4425C - Cloud Computing Management Credit Hours: 3
- CDA 5106 - Advanced Computer Architecture Credit Hours: 3
- CNT 5008 - Computer Communication Networks Architecture Credit Hours: 3
- CDA 5110 - Parallel Architecture and Algorithms Credit Hours: 3
- COP 5611 - Operating Systems Design Principles Credit Hours: 3
- CAP 5610 - Machine Learning Credit Hours: 3
- COP 5711 - Parallel and Distributed Database Systems Credit Hours: 3
Vision and Robotics Area
- CAP 4453 - Robot Vision Credit Hours: 3
- CAP 4720 - Computer Graphics Credit Hours: 3
- CAP 5415 - Computer Vision Credit Hours: 3
- CAP 5725 - Computer Graphics I Credit Hours: 3
- EGN 4060C - Introduction to Robotics Credit Hours: 3
- EEL 4660 - Robotic Systems Credit Hours: 3
- EEL 5820 - Image Processing Credit Hours: 3
Computer Networks Area
- CNT 4403 - Network Security and Privacy Credit Hours: 3
- CNT 4704 - Analysis of Computer Communication Networks Credit Hours: 3
- EEL 4781 - Computer Communication Networks Credit Hours: 3
- CNT 5008 - Computer Communication Networks Architecture Credit Hours: 3
- COP 5537 - Network Optimization Credit Hours: 3
- CNT 5805 - Network Science Credit Hours: 3
- EEL 5780 - Wireless Networks Credit Hours: 3
Electives
Remaining hours needed to meet minimum of 120 hours for graduation should be met with Free Electives.
