Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence B.S.C.A.I.
135 Quarter Credit Hours
Program Description
The Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence degree offers a forward-looking curriculum centered on protecting digital systems and applying AI-driven solutions to modern security challenges. It is designed to help students understand how to defend against evolving threats, apply artificial intelligence in cyber defense, and support organizations in achieving secure and resilient technology operations.
Students have the opportunity to develop knowledge and skills in areas such as programming, networking, databases, ethical hacking, digital forensics, and AI applications in threat detection and response. By studying these topics, this may help students prepare to pursue a variety of potential career paths in cybersecurity and emerging AI-enabled technology fields.
Program Learning Outcomes
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Design and implement secure, intelligent systems by integrating network architecture, operating systems, and AI-driven security mechanisms.
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Apply artificial intelligence techniques to detect, classify, and respond to cybersecurity threats in real time.
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Conduct penetration testing and digital forensic investigations using conventional and AI-based methods.
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Evaluate ethical, legal, and societal challenges of AI in cybersecurity, including privacy, bias, and regulatory compliance.
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Leverage data science principles to transform security data into actionable insights for threat intelligence and risk assessment.
This program is not designed to meet the educational requirements for a specific professional license or certification that is required for employment in an occupation. As such, AIU has made no determination regarding prerequisites for licensure or certification in any state or jurisdiction.
Some graduate or professional programs may require a bachelor’s degree to meet minimum credit requirements for program admission. Students are responsible for determining whether a reduced credit program meets the requirements for the programs they plan to pursue at other institutions, The same may be true for employers.
Requirements
General Education
| ENGL 106 | English Composition I | 4.5 |
| ENGL 107 | English Composition II | 4.5 |
| MATH 125 | General College Mathematics | 4.5 |
| UNIV 103 | Academic and Professional Success | 4.5 |
| UNIV 106 | Technology and Information Literacy | 4.5 |
| UNIV 109 | Interpersonal Communication | 4.5 |
| Humanities (2 Courses) | 9 |
| Natural Sciences (2 Courses) | 9 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences (2 courses) | 9 |
| General Education Elective (1 Course) | 4.5 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 58.5 |
Core
| ITCO 101 | Discovering Information Technology | 4.5 |
| ITCO 103 | Introduction to Computer and Network Hardware | 4.5 |
| ITCO 105 | Information Technology and Society | 4.5 |
| ITCO 107 | Developing Professional Communications | 4.5 |
| ITCO 211 | Introduction to Operating Systems | 4.5 |
| ITCO 221 | Fundamentals of Programming and Logic | 4.5 |
| CYB 301 | IT fundamentals for Cybersecurity | 4.5 |
| CYB 303 | Introduction to Artificial Intelligence for Cybersecurity | 4.5 |
| CYB 313 | AI Technologies Impact on Cybersecurity | 4.5 |
| CYB 333 | AI-Enabled Network Engineering | 4.5 |
| CYB 338 | AI Countermeasures for Network Defense | 4.5 |
| CYB 431 | Leveraging AI Technologies for Cybersecurity Operations | 4.5 |
| CYB 498 | AI Security Capstone | 4.5 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 58.5 |
General or Program Electives
Select a combination of any four undergraduate courses to complete as electives for a total of 18 quarter credits. The list below provides suggested courses for electives in the BSCAI program.
| CYB 339 | Ethical Hacking and AI-Driven Penetration Testing | 4.5 |
| CYB 401 | Contemporary AI Cyber Incidents | 4.5 |
| CYB 450 | AI and Cybersecurity Governance | 4.5 |
| ITEL 351 | Data-Driven AI Security and Assurance | 4.5 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18 |
Prerequisites must be met for selected electives.
Total Credit Hours: 135
This program includes a series of courses that correlate to the respective content and competencies of the specified certification exams offered by CompTIA¹. These credentials can serve as independent validation of the knowledge and skills required to be successful in the various information technology (IT) fields.
| CompTIA A+ Certification1 |
ITCO 103 Introduction to Computer and Network Hardware
ITCO 211 Introduction to Operating Systems |
| CompTIA Network+ Certification1 |
ITCO 251 Network Infrastructure Basics |
| CompTIA Security+ Certification1 |
ITCO 361 Information Technology Security |
| CompTIA PenTest+ Certification1 |
CYB 339 Ethical Hacking and AI-Driven Penetration Testing |
BSCAI students will be eligible to receive a discounted rate for the CompTIA examination fee once the respective courses above have been successfully completed in residence with the university². Some courses may need to be taken as electives to satisfy the requirement.
For more information on the CompTIA certifications, including exam objectives, sample questions, and certification information, please visit https://www.comptia.org/en-us/certifications/
¹American InterContinental University does not prepare students to take the exam necessary to receive the specified certifications. AIU cannot guarantee that students or graduates of this program will be eligible to take third party certification examinations. Certification requirements for taking and passing these exams are controlled by outside entities and are subject to change without notice to AIU.