Bachelor's Degree in Cybersecurity
Degree: Bachelor of Science
Major: Cybersecurity
Hours: 120
Degree Description
The Bachelor of Science Degree in Cybersecurity at Â鶹ÊÓƵ is designed to help you increase awareness of the growing threats facing organizations, governments and individuals. This program provides you with lifelong skills and the ability to defeat adversaries.
Why Study Cybersecurity at Lamar?
Receiving a Bachelor of Science Degree in Cybersecurity at Â鶹ÊÓƵ will give you the opportunity to participate in stipend-based undergraduate research, along with potential intern opportunities.
Cybersecurity is part of Â鶹ÊÓƵ's Department of Computer Science, which offers state-of-the-art equipment, , small classes with a good ratio between student and instructors and professors with strong research credentials as well as a lifetime commitment to quality teaching and service.
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Career Paths
After graduation with a degree in cybersecurity, you can expect to find your skills in high demand. You will have an opportunity to work for the government, military, private corporations, banks, etc.
Primary Careers
Information security, forensic science, security software development
- Analyst or specialist
- Software engineer
- IT specialist
- Information specialist
- Government agencies
- Schools and universities
- Technology companies
- Pharmaceutical and medical companies
- Industrial manufacturers
- Chemical and refining industry
Dr. Peggy Israel Doerschuk
Dr. Jane Liu
Dr. Sujing Wang