Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
Program Overview
With your Cybersecurity degree from 含羞草社区, you will stand out above your peers with the knowledge and practical skills necessary to protect digital assets and infrastructure in an increasingly interconnected world. You will build a strong foundation in network security, digital forensics, ethical hacking and cloud security by blending theoretical instruction with hands-on experiences. Designed specifically for students of all backgrounds, even those with no technical experience, means anyone can apply and succeed in this program. By graduation, you鈥檒l not only understand the theories 鈥� you鈥檒l have the skills and confidence to step directly into the workforce.
What Will You Learn?
We specialize in transforming beginners into industry-ready professionals through a carefully structured, hands-on curriculum. With smaller class sizes, you鈥檒l receive personalized attention and mentorship from instructors.
Program Highlights:
- SOC Lab Experience
Students work in an academic Security Operations Center simulating real-world incident response. - Industry Tools
Graduates will train with leading cybersecurity platforms including FTK Imager, Wireshark, Splunk and malware sandboxes. - Certifications
Curriculum prepares students for industry certifications like CompTIA Security+, CEH and more. - Legacy to Emerging Technology
Our students learn to secure everything from operational technology (OT) and legacy systems to cloud infrastructure and AI-driven environments.
Houlne Center for Convergent Technology
You鈥檒l collaborate with other students to solve simulated security problems in a cybersecurity 鈥渨ar room鈥� in the region鈥檚 only higher-education model Security Operations Center (SOC) inside the Houlne Center for Convergent Technology. You鈥檒l experience detecting threats, responding to incidents, solving security challenges, and conducting digital forensics. Preparing you to defend, investigate, and solve real-world cybersecurity challenges.
Prepare For Your Future
As a 含羞草社区 Cybersecurity graduate, your future looks bright. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS): Cybersecurity job growth is projected at 21% through 2035.
Why 含羞草社区?
- Hands-on Experience
- Training with Cybersecurity Platforms
- Integrated Certifications
- Community Involvement
Career Opportunities:
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- Digital Forensics Investigator
- Network Security Administrator
- Incident Response Specialist
- Penetration Tester
- Malware Analyst
- Cloud Security Engineer
What Courses Can I Expect to Take?
Students will be required to complete 42 credit hours of Missouri General Education Core 42 Courses and 73 credit hours of the Cybersecurity core classes.
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* Courses in general studies may also be required within the major. While the course(s) may satisfy both requirements, the credit hours will count only one time in the overall hours earned.
** 500-level versions of these courses are also available to meet these requirements. Students desiring to take 500 level courses must meet the criteria required for undergraduates to enroll in graduate level courses.
General Education Core 42 Courses (42 Credit Hours)
Students must take 42 credit hours of Core 42 Courses. These are general education classes that are needed in order to meet degree plan requirements.
Cybersecurity Core Classes (73 Credit Hours)
| Class Code | Class Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Information Technology | 3 | |
| Applied Database Systems | 3 | |
| Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 | |
| Introduction to Computer Programming | 3 | |
| Computer Architecture and Assembly Language Programming | 3 | |
| Introduction to Unix/Linux | 3 | |
| Networking and Telecommunications | 3 | |
| UNIX/Linux System Administration | 3 | |
| Operating Systems Concepts | 3 | |
| Introductory Statistics | 3 | |
| 辞谤听 | Introductory Statistics | |
| Ethics | 3 | |
| Introduction to Cybersecurity | 3 | |
| Computer Hardware and Peripherals | 3 | |
| Introduction to Digital Forensics | 3 | |
| Applied Cryptography | 3 | |
| Securing and Defending Networks | 3 | |
| Cybercrime | 3 | |
| Emerging Technologies in Cybesecurity | 3 | |
| Laws and Ethics in Cybersecurity and AI | 3 | |
| Critical Infrastructure Threats and Security | 3 | |
| Cyber Investigations | 3 | |
| Ethical Hacking聽2 | 3 | |
| Security Program Governance聽2 | 3 | |
| Cybersecurity Career Preparation | 1 | |
| Cybersecurity Capstone | 3 | |
Ready to Begin Your Cybersecurity Journey?
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