Becoming more of an integral part of every industry, Cybersecurity is expected to experience tremendous growth. The Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Cybersecurity allows you to transfer in more of your credits, so you can build a strong interdisciplinary foundation and graduate sooner.
Curriculum Overview
Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Cybersecurity offers a diverse overview of security topics. You’ll have the opportunity to explore those areas while also refining the hands-on security skills that every business is looking for. This program is perfect for students with incoming transfer credit because it offers additional flexibility and makes it possible to transfer more credit in, which means you’ll be able to complete your degree in fewer semesters and get started on your successful career.
This program is available online only.
B.A.S. Degree Requirements
- Completion of the B.A.S. core curriculum (30 Credits)
- Completion of the required courses in a major field (30 Credits)
- Completion of additional courses (including any supported courses required by the major in other departments) to a total of 120 credits depending on the major
- A grade of C or higher in all coursework in the major and, if applicable, in the concentration(s)
- 2.00 cumulative grade point average for work completed at Waldorf (Some majors may require a cumulative GPA higher than a 2.00)
- Minimum of 30 upper-division credit hours
Review the complete list of core requirements for this program.
| Prefix | Number | Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Major Required - Group A | 30 | ||
| CIS | 1050 | Computer Essentials | 3 |
| CIS | 4101 | Internet and Network Security | 3 |
| CYB | 3301 | Security Application Development | 3 |
| CYB | 3302 | Advanced Information Security | 3 |
| CYB | 4301 | Cyber Security and Crime | 3 |
| CYB | 4302 | Cyber Warfare and Application | 3 |
| CYB | 4304 | Cyber Security Law and Policy | 3 |
| CYB | 4401 | Information Security Disaster Recovery | 3 |
| CYB | 4402 | Principles of Digital Forensics | 3 |
| CYB | 4500 | Cyber Security Capstone | 3 |
| Professional Electives* | 60 | ||
| Grand Total: | 120 | ||
*Any Waldorf courses may be selected from the catalog and course schedule to be used as electives, provided that they are not used to satisfy other program requirements.