Professional Studies, Cybersecurity, B.S.
Complete your bachelor’s degree and start a career in cybersecurity with a flexible online program that turns experience into opportunity.
The Professional Studies Program is an online bachelor’s degree completion program designed for students who want to maximize their previous college credits and advance their careers. It provides interdisciplinary knowledge to help you navigate the demands of today’s workforce.
The program’s core focuses on organizational communication, ethics, management and leadership skills. As part of the core curriculum, you’ll take a professional development seminar (PSP 390) and complete a capstone and internship experience (PSP 490), giving you hands-on learning opportunities that connect classroom knowledge with real-world applications.
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Take the next step in completing your B.S. in Professional Studies with a Cybersecurity Concentration.
Get StartedTake the next step toward completing your Bachelor of Science in Professional Studies with a Cybersecurity Concentration.
Build a Career in Cybersecurity
The cybersecurity concentration is designed to equip you with a comprehensive understanding of the ever-evolving field of cybersecurity. This program combines foundational knowledge in professional studies with specialized courses focused on cybersecurity, preparing you for diverse roles in the rapidly growing and critical field of information security.
Major Requirements
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General Education Requirements (37 hours)
Graduation Requirements (4 hours)
General Education Requirements
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Major Requirements (18 hours)
- PSP 100 - Introduction to Professional Studies
- PSP 263 - Leadership Foundations
- PSP 280 - Professional Ethics and Legal Principles
- PSP 300 - Professional Communication
- PSP 325 - Organizational Behavior Principles
- PSP 390 - Professional Development Seminar
- PSP 490 - Capstone and Internship Experience
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Cybersecurity Concentration (30 hours)
- Cybersecurity Courses (18 hours)
- CSC 117 - Intro to Cybersecurity
- CSC 217 - Cybercrime and Governance
- CSC 317 - Cyber Forensics
- CSC 334 - Computer Networks
- CSC 386 - Ethical Hacking Project
- CSC 434 - Computer Security
Technology Concentration (12 hours)
- CSC 175 - Information Technology
- CSC 210 - Ethical Issues in Information Technology
- CSC 212 - Computer Architecture
- CSC 312 - Operating Systems
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General Elective Credits (31 hours)
Students must complete enough general electives to reach the minimum 120 hours to graduate with at least 9 credits of electives at the 300-499 level.
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Total Credit Hours - Minimum 120 hours
On occasion, technical and/or program requirements may also meet specific General Education requirements. Please confer with your program advisor to determine which courses, if any, may be counted accordingly.
All bachelor's degree programs at Lenoir-Rhyne require at least 120 credit hours. If, in combination, General Education, technical, and program requirements do not generate at least 120 hours, additional credits must be completed to achieve 120 hours. These classes may be general electives, or a student may complete a minor or additional major.
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