BSCSIA · Current · 122 CUs

Bachelor of Science, Cybersecurity and Information Assurance

Source: WGU Program Guide·v202509·7/31/2025·medium confidence

About This Degree

WGU Catalog 2026-03

To meet an increasing demand for cybersecurity professionals, the Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity, and Information Assurance (BSCSIA) degree program prepares IT professionals to apply knowledge and experience in vulnerability management, risk management, incident response, and cyber defense to safeguard data. Courses deliver proven methods for information security in the topics of penetration testing, network security, cloud security, scripting, intrusion detection, digital forensics, security operations, project management, cryptography, Artificial Intelligence (AI), data analytics, and Identity and Access Management (IAM) to prevent, detect, and mitigate cyberattacks. This program features nationally recognized, high demand certifications in the field of cybersecurity.

Official catalog text — WGU-authored.

Degree History

First offered2017-07StatusCurrentCUs122

College name history

College of Information Technology→School of Technology

Program Learning Outcomes

WGU Catalog 2026-03

Official WGU-authored outcomes from the catalog Program Outcomes section.

•The graduate will be able to evaluate security of a given system design according to defined security goals.
•The graduate will be able to mitigate security concerns related to network, cloud, cellular, mobile, and wireless technologies.
•The graduate will be able to evaluate the effectiveness of an organization’s cyber operations to protect and preserve data.

Industry Certifications

This program includes coursework aligned with:

CompTIA A+via IT Applications, IT Foundations
CompTIA Network+via Networks
CompTIA Project+via Business of IT - Project Management
CompTIA Security+via Network and Security - Applications

Cert alignment is informational — preparation depends on individual coursework and study.

Areas of Study

20 groups · 37 courses

Course groups from the WGU Program Guide. Expand each group to see course descriptions and competencies.

Course Roster (38 courses)

WGU Catalog 2026-03

Term 1

Code	Title	CUs
C458	Health, Fitness, and Wellness	4
D322	Introduction to IT	4
C683	Natural Science Lab	2
D685	Practical Applications of Prompt	2

Term 2

Code	Title	CUs
D333	Ethics in Technology	3
D316	IT Foundations	4
C955	Applied Probability and Statistics	3
D270	Composition: Successful Self-Expression	3

Term 3

Code	Title	CUs
C957	Applied Algebra	3
D317	IT Applications	4
D827	Fundamentals of Information Security	3
D315	Network and Security - Foundations	3

Term 4

Code	Title	CUs
D265	Critical Thinking: Reason and Evidence	3
D325	Networks	4
D268	Introduction to Communication: Connecting with Others	3
D336	Business of IT - Applications	4

Term 5

Code	Title	CUs
C963	American Politics and the US Constitution	3
D420	Discrete Math: Logic	1
D329	Network and Security - Applications	4
D828	Legal Issues in Information Security	4

Term 6

Code	Title	CUs
D829	Digital Forensics in Cybersecurity	4
C845	Information Systems Security	4
D324	Business of IT - Project Management	4

Term 7

Code	Title	CUs
D421	Discrete Math: Functions and Relations	1
D422	Discrete Math: Algorithms and Cryptography	1
D830	Introduction to Cryptography	4
D832	Managing Information Security	3
D278	Scripting and Programming - Foundations	3

Term 8

Code	Title	CUs
D281	Linux Foundations	3
D426	Data Management - Foundations	3
D522	Python for IT Automation	3
D492	Data Analytics - Applications	4

Term 9

Code	Title	CUs
D385	Software Security and Testing	3
D831	Introduction to AI and Security	2
D340	Cyber Defense and Countermeasures	4
D320	Managing Cloud Security	4

Term 10

Code	Title	CUs
D332	Penetration Testing and Vulnerability Analysis	4
D833	Cybersecurity and Information Assurance Capstone	4

Total: 122 CUs across 38 courses. Degree total per catalog: 122 CUs.

Capstone

Cybersecurity and Information Assurance Capstone

Cybersecurity and Information Assurance Capstone’s project allows students to demonstrate their competency in implementing a cybersecurity solution. Expanding on the cybersecurity competencies gained throughout the program, students create a proposal for an information security solution aimed at convincing stakeholders to implement the project. Students provide an executive summary and ultimately create a technical report that utilizes feedback from their peers. Artifacts are evaluated by peer team members prior to submission, and students practice giving, receiving, and integrating feedback into their work process.

•The learner creates a project proposal to convince stakeholders to implement the security solution.
•The learner creates a technical report for a fully functional system to solve real-world scenarios.
•The learner creates an executive summary of a security solution directed to IT and business professionals.

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