Opportunities & Outcomes
Cybersecurity majors develop the knowledge and skills needed to protect information systems and digital assets in a variety of organizational settings. Students learn to identify security vulnerabilities, analyze and respond to cyber threats, and implement technical and administrative safeguards that ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data. The program emphasizes ethical and legal responsibility, critical thinking, and effective communication of technical information.
Career Pathways
Graduates are prepared for careers in fields such as cybersecurity analysis, information security, network security, digital forensics, and security operations, as well as for continued study in cybersecurity or related disciplines.
Cybersecurity & Information Security
- Cybersecurity analyst (entry-level)
- Information security specialist
- Security operations center (SOC) analyst
- Incident response or threat monitoring assistant
Network, Systems & Infrastructure Security
- Network or systems security administrator
- IT security support specialist
- Cloud or infrastructure security assistant
- Systems access and identity management roles
Risk, Compliance & Governance
- Cyber risk or compliance analyst
- IT audit or security compliance assistant
- Policy, governance, or regulatory support roles
- Privacy or data protection coordinator
Government, Military & Public Sector
- Federal, state, or local cybersecurity roles*
- Homeland security or intelligence support positions
- Military or defense-related cybersecurity careers*
- Public sector IT security specialist
Business & Technology Integration
- Technology risk or assurance associate
- Security project coordinator
- Cybersecurity consultant (entry-level)
- Business continuity or disaster recovery support roles
Graduate & Professional Pathways
- Graduate study in cybersecurity, computer science, or information systems
- Advanced certifications in security, networking, or cloud technologies
- MBA or interdisciplinary graduate programs with a cybersecurity focus
- *Additional certification, clearance, or training may be required for some roles.
Programs of Study Offered
- Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
- Cybersecurity Minor
Learning by Doing
Hands-on learning is at the core of this program, where students engage directly with the coursework to build practical, real-world skills. Through topics such as codes and ciphers, cryptology, database fundamentals, and information assurance, students develop a strong foundation in secure systems and data management. The curriculum also covers applied networks and security, network interconnection technologies, local area networks, and the fundamentals of network security, preparing students to analyze, design, and protect modern information and networked systems.
We encourage students to put their skills to work through internships that will also help them begin networking with potential employers.
