This is the preliminary (or launch) version of the 2025-2026 VCU Bulletin. Courses that expose students to cutting-edge content and transformative learning may be added and notification of additional program approvals may be received prior to finalization. General education program content is also subject to change. The final edition and full PDF version will include these updates and will be available in August prior to the beginning of the fall semester.
Below is a sampling of classes available for cybersecurity minors.
The minor in cybersecurity consists of a minimum of 20 credits, including the following courses. This minor will require a prerequisite of CMSC 254 and CMSC 255.
| Course | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required courses | ||
| CMSC 256 | Introduction to Data Structures | 4 |
| CMSC 257 | Computer Systems | 4 |
| CMSC 302 | Introduction to Discrete Structures | 3 |
| CMSC 401 | Algorithm Analysis with Advanced Data Structures | 3 |
| CMSC 413 | Introduction to Cybersecurity | 3 |
| Elective | ||
| CMSC 414 | Computer and Network Security | 3 |
| or CMSC 415 | Introduction to Cryptography | |
| Total Hours | 20 | |
Students seeking to combine computer science with another discipline can pursue the Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science, which is a multidisciplinary degree program that can be combined with most VCU undergraduate degree programs.