Mathematics BS, Cybersecurity and Information Assurance MS 4 Plus 1 Program

The Lee Gildart and Oswald Haase School of Computer Sciences and Engineering (GHSCSE) offers a 4 Plus 1 program that allows qualified students to earn a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in mathematics with a pathway to the Master of Science (M.S.) degree in cybersecurity and information assurance. In particular, three graduate courses: CSCI6731 Computer Networks (3 credits), CSCI6738 Cybersecurity (3 credits) and CSCI6747 Applied Cryptography (3 credits), when successfully completed under the 4 Plus 1 program, can be credited toward both the B.S. and the M.S. degrees. This 4 Plus 1 program is offered by GHSCSE at the Metropolitan Campus, Teaneck, New Jersey.

Degree Plan

The B.S. in mathematics program has two concentrations: pure mathematics and applied mathematics. The curricula for the combined dual-degree program with the two concentrations are described below.

Applied or Pure Mathematics Concentrations

Mathematics Requirements (35 credits)

• MATH1201 Calculus I (4 credits)
• MATH2202 Calculus II (4 credits)
• MATH2203 Calculus III (3 credits)
• MATH2210 Differential Equations (3 credits)
• MATH2255 Discrete Structures (3 credits)
• MATH3220 Linear Algebra (3 credits)
• MATH3225 Abstract Algebra (3 credits)
• MATH3230 Analysis (3 credits)
• MATH3237 Probability and Statistics I (3 credits)
• MATH3341 Advanced Engineering Mathematics (3 credits)
• Mathematics Elective (3 credits)
  • A 3-credit course to be chosen from Mathematics courses numbered 3000 or higher, with the approval of an adviser.

Minor Sequence in an Area Related to Mathematics (15 credits)

• A minor sequence of 15 credits is required in an area related to mathematics. An adviser will assist students in selecting the proper courses.

Science Requirements (8 credits)

• PHYS2201 Physics Laboratory I (1 credit)
• PHYS2202 Physics II Laboratory II (1 credit)
• PHYS2203 University Physics I (3 credits)
• PHYS2204 University Physics II (3 credits)

Science and Engineering Electives (11 credits)

The 11 credits of science electives are to be distributed as follows:

• Eight (8) credits of science electives must be a one-year sequence with laboratory:
  • Laboratory Science I (3 credits)
  • Laboratory Science I Lab (1 credit)
  • Laboratory Science II (3 credits)
  • Laboratory Science II Lab (1 credit)
• ENGR2286 Digital System Design (3 credits).

Computer Science Requirements (9 credits)

• CSCI1201 Computer Programming I (3 credits)
• CSCI1202 Computer Programming II (3 credits)
• CSCI2234 Data Structures and Algorithms (3 credits

General Education Requirements (18 credits)

• ENGR2210 Technical Communications (3 credits)
• ENGR3000 Modern Technologies: Principles, Applications and Impacts (3 credits)
• WRIT1002 Composition I: Rhetoric and Inquiry (3 credits)
• WRIT1003 Composition II: Research and Argument (3 credits)
• Humanities Elective (3 credits)
  • Take three credits of coursework in ARTH, CINE, CGDH, DANH, HIST, HUMN, LANG (not foreign language), LITS, MUSIH, PHIL, RELI, or THEAH.
• Social and Behavioral Science Elective (3 credits)
  • ENGR4210 Managerial and Engineering Economic Analysis.

University Requirements (8 credits)

• UNIV1001 Transitioning to University Life (1 credit)
• UNIV1002 Preparing for Professional Life (1 credit)
• UNIV2001 Cross Cultural Perspectives (3 credits)
• UNIV2002 Global Issues (3 credits)

Technical Electives (16 credits)

• CSCI2235 Survey of Computing Security (3 credits)
• CSCI2247 Assembly Language Programming (3 credits)
• CSCI6731 Computer Networks (3 credits)
• CSCI6738 Cybersecurity (3 credits)
• CSCI6747 Applied Cryptography (3 credits)
• A 1-credit free elective can be substituted for the 1-credit technical elective.

Special Information: Cooperative Education Option

Students in the B.S. in mathematics program have the option to undertake a cooperative education experience and earn a total of 6 academic credits toward their technical electives.