Cybersecurity

As we know, our country faces new risks every day resulting from our ever-increasing reliance on an electronic information infrastructure. Managing cyber events is challenging because we often lack the information concerning the risks and consequences from infiltration into our systems. Those choosing to enter this field would benefit from an increased understanding of the implications of cybersecurity risks and solutions related to the information infrastructure. They will become adept at making rational decisions, assessing threats, and risk management. This is accomplished through a deep understanding of Information Technology risks and their possible impact on society.

A degree that combines Criminal Justice and Cybersecurity, this interdisciplinary program offers tools, technologies, and methodologies relevant for investigating and thwarting cybercrime. It includes courses in computer science, information assurance, computer forensics, and Internet related investigations, as well as criminal investigation, criminal justice, and cybercrime. It also includes the necessary computer science courses, such as data structures and algorithms, operating systems and network security, scripting languages, cryptography, secure programming, and database security, to help students succeed in being able to apply the tools required to solve problems and analyze credible data sources.

Graduates with this major will be able to assess likely trends and impacts of current and past actions within the cyber world. Further, understanding cybersecurity equips students to guide business and industry decision-makers in understanding the likely effects of cyber security choices. Students also learn how to manage the legal, social, and technological challenges in the criminal justice field and any of its related agencies.

Program length:  48 months (based on full-time enrollment)

See the Bachelor Completion Program for information to assist the working student.

Required Courses for Degree in Cybersecurity