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)
ÌýGraduation Requirements (4 hours)
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Major Requirements (18 hours)
- PSP 100Ìý-ÌýIntroduction to Professional Studies
- PSP 263Ìý-ÌýLeadership Foundations
- PSP 280Ìý-ÌýProfessional Ethics and Legal Principles
- PSP 300Ìý-ÌýProfessional Communication
- PSP 325Ìý-ÌýOrganizational Behavior Principles
- PSP 390Ìý-ÌýProfessional Development Seminar
- PSP 490Ìý-ÌýCapstone and Internship Experience
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Cybersecurity Concentration (30 hours)
- Cybersecurity Courses (18 hours)
- CSC 117Ìý-ÌýIntro to Cybersecurity
- CSC 217Ìý-ÌýCybercrime and Governance
- CSC 317Ìý-ÌýCyber Forensics
- CSC 334Ìý-ÌýComputer Networks
- CSC 386Ìý-ÌýEthical Hacking Project
- CSC 434Ìý-ÌýComputer Security
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Technology Concentration (12 hours)
- CSC 175Ìý-ÌýInformation Technology
- CSC 210Ìý-ÌýEthical Issues in Information Technology
- CSC 212Ìý-ÌýComputer Architecture
- CSC 312Ìý-ÌýOperating 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 EducationÌýrequirements. 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 120Ìýhours, additional credits must be completed to achieve 120Ìýhours. These classes may be general electives, or a student may complete a minor or additional major.
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