Computer Science – Information Assurance Emphasis

Overview

About the Program

The Computer Science – Information Assurance Emphasis at the University of Findlay prepares students to protect systems, networks, and data in today’s increasingly digital world. This emphasis focuses on the principles and practices of cybersecurity, giving students the skills needed to identify risks, defend against threats, and safeguard critical information. 

Through hands-on coursework and real-world applications, students learn about network security, cryptography, risk management, and system protection. Graduates develop a strong technical foundation that enables them to secure complex computing environments and respond to evolving cybersecurity challenges. 

Interested in a certificate in Information Assurance? 

University of Findlay’s Information Assurance Certificate allows tech professionals to add an in-demand skill set to their resume. Students will be introduced to information security, including security policy, the anatomy of abuses (theft, fraud, viruses, worms, DoS), risk analysis, auditing and vulnerability assessment and much more. 

Program

Highlights

At the University of Findlay, a degree in computer science sets you up for a successful career.

Curriculum

Course Requirements

Students earning a Bachelor of Science Computer Science degree must complete the following curriculum. 

The core curriculum consists of required courses grounded in project management, software engineering, data mining, and analytics. View the full curriculum in the University of Findlay Undergraduate Catalog.    

Emphasis Curriculum – The emphasis curriculum consists of required courses. View the full curriculum in the University of Findlay Undergraduate Catalog.