Cybersecurity, Bachelor of Science
It has become incredibly cheap to automate constant digital attacks against any individual, Fortune 500 corporation, or government system. As a result, we now live in a world where we can assume that everyone is constantly at risk of attack from advanced cyber threats.
Within this program, students will assess modern cybersecurity challenges that threaten our privacy, security, and safety, and gain both the knowledge and hands-on technical skills to protect digital assets from cybercriminals who leverage sophisticated social and cyber tactics to facilitate attacks.
Students who complete this curriculum will not only be prepared for a career as a cybersecurity professional, but they will also be well-positioned to obtain a number of certifications that will increase their employability, including Certified Ethical Hacker, Certified Information Systems Security Professional, and Certified Forensic Examiner.
Students who complete the recommended IT focus area will not only be prepared for numerous cybersecurity certifications; they will also be prepared for the CompTIA A+ exam.
Requirements
Major Requirements (51 hours)
In addition to the courses listed here, 21 credit hours listed must be taken online through LCMC Rize.
Major Requirements (taken online through LCMC Rize)
The courses listed below are major requirements which must be taken online through LCMC Rize.