This is the preliminary (or launch) version of the 2026-2027 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 prerequisites of CMSC 210, CMSC 255 and CMSC 304.
| Course | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required courses | ||
| CMSC 256 | Introduction to Data Structures | 4 |
| CMSC 302 | Introduction to Discrete Structures | 3 |
| CMSC 357 | Computer Systems | 4 |
| 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.