Cyber Systems Curriculum

The curriculum for the Cyber Systems major is based on the Coast Guard’s commitment to develop a workforce capable of meeting the most complex technical challenges in the cyber domain.

In the Coast Guard, cyber is a multidisciplinary, operational pursuit. The curriculum therefore delivers a strong technical cyber computing foundation. It is enriched beyond the Academy’s broad core curriculum, in engineering, management, mathematics, and the humanities – taught through a cyber systems lens.

Fourth Class Year (Freshman)

Fall Semester

Introduction to Computing
College Composition
Calculus I
Principles of Fitness and Wellness I
Swimming
Chemistry I
Fundamentals of Navigation

Spring Semester

Engineering Mechanics – Statics
American Government
Calculus II
Personal Defense I
Principles of Fitness and Wellness II
Physics I

Third Class Year (Sophomore)

Fall Semester

Fundamentals of Information Security
Transition to Object Oriented Programming
Physics II
Ships and Maritime Systems
Introduction to Moral and Ethical Philosophy
Organizational Behavior and Leadership
Lifetime Sports I: Racquetball
Lifetime Sports II: Golf

Spring Semester

Computer and Communications Networks
Digital Circuits and Computer Systems
Discrete Mathematics
Cyber Policy, Compliance, and Ethics
Macroeconomic Principles
Applications in Navigation Lab
Professional Rescuer

Second Class Year (Junior)

Fall Semester

Operating Systems
Database Systems
Introduction to Cryptography
Systems Analysis and Design
Probability and Statistics
**Free Elective

Spring Semester

Software Engineering
Cyber Risk Management
Information Technology in Organizations
Maritime Watch Officer Personal Defense II
Atmospheric and Marine Sciences
Lifetime Sports III: Tennis

First Class Year (Senior)

Fall Semester

Capstone Experience I
Computer and Network Security
Principles of Criminal Justice and Op Law
Prof Maritime Officer Lab
*Major Area Elective
Physical Education Elective
**Free Elective

Spring Semester

Capstone Experience II
Intelligence and Cyber Operations
Global Studies
Professional Maritime Officer
*Major Area Elective
**Free Elective