Presidential Graduate School Campus
College of Technology & Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
Program Description
The Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity program equips students with the knowledge and skills to protect digital systems, networks, and data from evolving cyber threats. The curriculum combines core IT competencies with specialized topics such as ethical hacking, network security, cryptography, and incident response. Graduates will be prepared for cybersecurity roles in government, finance, healthcare, and other critical sectors, ensuring the resilience and integrity of digital infrastructure.
Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity Program Learning Outcomes
The BS in Cybersecurity encourages students to achieve the following educational outcomes:
Program Requirements
For acceptance into the BS in Cybersecurity degree program, applicants must satisfy English Proficiency and one (1) of the additional criteria:
For students who obtained their credentials outside the United States from a non-English-speaking country, proof of English proficiency will be requested.
Students must also meet one of the following criteria:
- High school diploma from a university-recognized high school with a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA or university-recognized high school equivalency such as GED, TASC, or HiSET;
- High school diploma plus a previously earned Associate-level or higher degree from a nationally, regionally, or government-accredited college or university;
- High school diploma plus twenty-four (24) college-level credits (does not include remedial credits) from a nationally, regionally, or government-accredited college or university earned with a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA;
- Approval from the Admissions Committee following a review of factors considered essential for academic success, including previous academic progress, non-academic achievements, and any additional information requested by the Committee as they relate to standards set by the University’s governing bodies.
The Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity (BS in Cybersecurity) degree program requires 120 credit hours, including 45 credit hours of Core Information Technology courses, 36 credit hours of Concentration and Elective courses, 30 credit hours of Integrative Studies (General Education) courses, six (6) credit hours of Core Business courses, and a three (3) credit-hour Capstone course.
Students may complete their entire 120-credit Bachelor of Science in Cyber Security program by taking all 45 credit hours of Core Information Technology courses, 36 credit hours of Concentration and Elective courses, 30 credit hours of Integrative Studies (General Education) courses, six (6) credit hours of Core Business courses, and a three (3) credit-hour Capstone course at Westcliff University. Alternatively, students may transfer up to 30 Integrative Studies (General Education) credit hours from another accredited school. In any option, 54 of the 60 Integrative Studies (General Education) credit hours must have academic content. Please refer to the Transfer of Credit Policy for more detailed information and requirements.
Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity program standard duration is 4 years. The duration of the program may vary based on individual circumstance. Students must apply for graduation. Upon graduation and fulfillment of all academic requirements, students receive a Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity degree.
Program Information
BS in Cybersecurity
Core Courses – 45 Credit Hours
| 1 | DATA 100 Introduction to Data Analytics |
| 2 | DATA 200 Applied Statistical Analytics |
| 3 | DATA 210 Database Design & Analytics |
| 4 | DATA 300 Data Driven Decision Making |
| 5 | MAT 150 Discrete Mathematics |
| 6 | PRG 100 System Analysis and Design |
| 7 | PRG 200 Programming in the Cloud |
| 8 | PRG 300 Software Quality, Architecture, and Documentation |
| 9 | PRG 310 DevOps and Agile |
| 10 | PRG 320 C# Programming |
| 11 | PRG 330 Python Programming |
| 12 | TECH 110 Technology and Systems |
| 13 | TECH 250 Technical Documentation and Communication |
| 14 | TECH 300 Internet of Things (IoT) |
| 15 | TECH 330 Emerging Technologies |
Integrative Studies – 30 Credit Hours
| 1 | COM 101 Composition 1 | 3 credit hours |
| 2 | COM 102 Composition 2 | 3 credit hours |
| 3 | COM 206 Speech, Debate and Ethics | 3 credit hours |
| 4 | COM 207 Critical Thinking and Research | 3 credit hours |
| 5 | HUM 201 History of Social Movements | 3 credit hours |
| 6 | HUM 231 Language, Power and Culture | 3 credit hours |
| 7 | MTH 110 Quantitative Reasoning and Problem Solving | 3 credit hours |
| 8 | MTH 115 College Algebra | 3 credit hours |
| 9 | SBS 210 Psychology, Motivation and Decision Making | 3 credit hours |
| 10 | SCI 215 Creating a Sustainable World: Technology and Energy Solution | 3 credit hours |
Core Business Courses – 6 Credit Hours
| 1 | LDR 302 Introduction to Leadership | 3 credit hours |
| 2 | LDR 303 Foundations in Operations Management | 3 credit hours |
Capstone Course – 3 Credit Hours
| 1 | CAP 490 Capstone Project | 3 credit hours |
BS in Cybersecurity Concentration and Electives – 36 Credit Hours
| 1 | CYB 400 Threat and Vulnerability Management | 3 credit hours |
| 2 | CYB 401 Software and Systems Security | 3 credit hours |
| 3 | CYB 402 Cyber Operations and Monitoring | 3 credit hours |
| 4 | CYB 403 Digital Forensics and Incident Response | 3 credit hours |
| 5 | CYB 404 Compliance and Assessment | 3 credit hours |
| 6 | Operating System | 3 credit hours |
| 7 | BSIT 335 Web Page Design and Development | 3 credit hours |
| 8 | CLD 400 Virtualization and Storage | 3 credit hours |
| 9 | PRG 400 Advanced Python | 3 credit hours |
| 10 | PRG 401 JAVA | 3 credit hours |
| 11 | PRG 402 Mobile Programming Applications | 3 credit hours |
| 12 | DCS 403 Data Structures & Algorithms Design | 3 credit hours |
