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Protect the World from Cybercrime
Our program equips students with essential technical skills and ethical principles for cybersecurity. Through rigorous coursework, hands-on training, and real-world simulations, students delve into network security, cryptography, and ethical hacking. They can earn five industry certifications, enhancing their competitiveness upon graduation. Faculty integrate biblical values, emphasizing integrity and stewardship in safeguarding digital assets. This program prepares students to lead ethically in cybersecurity, merging technical proficiency with Christian values.
Key Courses
Through a comprehensive curriculum encompassing technical, ethical, legal, and strategic aspects of cybersecurity, our students learn to address digital threats comprehensively. As a cybersecurity student, you’ll likely take several of the following key courses:
Industry Certification
Students will be prepared to take industry tests to earn the following (or similar) certifications.
- TestOut PC Pro (A+) - CPS 310 - Operating Systems and CPS 363 - Security and Management Controls
- TestOut Security Pro (Security+) - CPS 313 - Computer Systems Security
- TestOut Network Pro (Network+) - CPS 311 - Data Communications and Networking and CPS 366 - Network Performance and Security
- Linux Pro Tool (mod 8-15) - CPS 361 - Foundation of Linux for Cybersecurity
- Ethical Hacking (EC Council Pentest) - CPS 362 - Ethical Hacking Tools and Techniques and CPS 364 - Cyber Threats, Analysis, and Response
What our students say about the Cybersecurity Program
“The cybersecurity program has been an incredible journey, thanks to the combination of supportive professors who genuinely care about my growth and an inspiring boss in the IT department who continually motivates me. The hands-on experience and opportunities I've received have not only honed my skills but also reassured me that I am being equipped for the career and future that God has planned for me."
Christin Smoak, Class of 2027School of Engineering
The School of Engineering combines technical excellence with a foundation in Christian ethics and social responsibility. With project-based learning, interdisciplinary collaboration, and strong faculty mentorship, students gain the skills to engineer solutions that meet real-world needs and serve communities around the world.
Career Pathways
Where Our Alumni Work
Our alumni have vast connections and are spread out throughout the country. These are some of the notable companies where our alumni work.
