Cybersecurity Engineering, BS

Program Description

Students interested in KU’s Engineering programs need to work closely with advisors at both JCCC and KU. This helps students stay on track and not prolong the time it takes to earn an engineering bachelor’s degree from KU. Students are advised to complete the Kansas Systemwide General Education requirements, and the prerequisite courses listed on the transfer guide. Students are also encouraged to use the Reverse Transfer option (if eligible) after transferring to KU.  The Reverse Transfer allows students to earn their associate degree from JCCC while working towards their bachelor’s degree at KU. 

Cybersecurity engineers identify threats and vulnerabilities in software, networks, and other systems. They apply their skills to design, develop, and implement high-tech solutions to defend against hacking, malware and ransomware, insider threats and all types of cybercrime. In addition to designing and developing safeguards, cybersecurity engineers continually monitor their systems and update them when necessary to prevent zero-day threats (from new and novel malware) and other emerging cybercriminal activity. For companies, cybersecurity engineers protect both information and the overall bottom line. Because of this, cybersecurity engineers are vital to the success of the organizations they serve.  

Admission Requirements

Admission to The University of Kansas is required, along with the following, for admission to the KU School of Engineering as a transfer student:

• Be admissible to KU
• 2.5+ cumulative college GPA
• “C-” or better in MATH 125 Calculus I, or its direct equivalent (MATH 241 Calculus I* at JCCC)
• “C” or better in all math, science and engineering courses applicable to the engineering degree
• The School of Engineering recommends that students apply for transfer admission to KU by May 1 for summer and fall; December 1 for spring.
• Timely completion of prerequisite courses is imperative due to tight sequencing of major courses. Consult KU catalog and seek KU advising early.
• The B.S. in Computer Science is an ABET accredited program.
• A total of 126 credit hours is required for the B.S. in Cybersecurity Engineering.
• A maximum of 75 hours may be transferred to KU from community colleges. Students should be aware that 45 junior/senior credit hours are required for completion of the bachelor’s degree; the last 30 hours of course work must be at KU; and community college courses do not transfer as junior/senior hours.
• Transfer students will have their applications to the School of Engineering evaluated on a case-by- case basis and must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 to be considered.
• Transfer credits must have a grade of “C-” or higher to be applied toward the degree.
• Upper Level Eligibility: In addition to prerequisites and co-requisites, EECS undergraduates are required to earn Upper Level Course Eligibility by attaining grades of “C-” or better in each of the following 11 courses:
  • EPHX 210
  • MATH 125, MATH 126, MATH 127, MATH 290
  • EECS 101, EECS 140, EECS 168, EECS 210, EECS 268, EECS 348
• If students earn less than a “C-” in any of the above listed courses, they must repeat the course at the next available opportunity and must not take a course for which that course is a prerequisite.  It is the students' responsibility to contact their advisors before beginning the new semester regarding any required repetitions and the associated enrollment adjustments (drops and adds). 
• To enroll in any upper-level EECS course (numbered 300 and above), students must have fulfilled the Upper-Level Eligibility Requirements detailed above.  Exceptions: EECS 312, EECS 330, EECS 361, and EECS 388 may be taken in the same semester as students are completing their upper-level eligibility.  Students may also petition for a Partial Waiver of Upper-Level Eligibility Requirements.
• Credit/No Credit: For EECS majors, courses used to fulfill the KU Core 34 in Communications, Social & Behavioral Sciences, Arts & Humanities, U.S. Culture, and Global Culture accept Credit/No Credit.

JCCC Transfer Guide Disclaimer

It is the student's responsibility to check for updates to all transfer information. This transfer guide is provided as a service and is updated as needed. Degree requirements at the four-year colleges are subject to change by those institutions. To ensure you have the most accurate information about the program, you must meet with an advisor at the transfer institution.