Cyber Security Professional Program

Program Overview

The Cyber Security Professional program is a 12-month comprehensive training course, available in both full-time and part-time formats, designed for entry-level students and working adults who want to build a strong foundation in cybersecurity.

Students learn to secure networks and computers by evaluating protocols, operating systems, hardware components, networking devices, and software tools. The training focuses on building secure infrastructures while preparing students for several CompTIA certification examinations, with practical, hands-on experience that strengthens problem-solving and analytical skills.

As a result, graduates become confident professionals ready to contribute effectively to the fast-growing cybersecurity industry.

Program Learning Outcomes

At the end of the program, graduates will be able to:

• Contribute proactively to the evolving dimensions of IT related to cybersecurity
• Use labs and hands-on activities alongside industry-based certification materials throughout the curriculum
• Conduct the seven main categories of cyber operations defined by the National Cybersecurity Workforce Framework
• Identify security vulnerabilities, threats, and attacks, and apply the right tools to mitigate risk
• Provide valuable input for cybersecurity operational plans across individuals, corporations, government, and community
• Communicate cyber threats and technical remediation strategies effectively, in both written and verbal form

Career Opportunities

The National Cybersecurity Workforce Framework and the U.S. Department of Labor identify several promising career pathways for graduates, including but not limited to:

• Information Security Analyst
• Information Systems Security Engineer
• Vulnerability & Penetration Tester
• Firewall Engineer
• Network Engineer
• Software Developer
• Database Administrator
• Web Developer
• Cybersecurity Analyst
• IT Project Manager
• Computer Systems Analyst
• Health Information Manager
• Application Developer
• IDS Administrator / Engineer
• Network Administrator
• Computer Crime Investigator

Program Highlights

Duration

12 months

Format

Hybrid (online and on-campus)

Credit Hours

48 quarter credit hours

Admission Requirements

To apply, submit the following documents in PDF format by email, then complete the online assessments and registration.

• Government-issued ID
• Diploma / transcript
• Updated résumé
• Letter of recommendation
• Essay (1–2 pages, APA format)

1. Complete online assessments — Digital Literacy and the Distance Education Orientation Course
2. Complete registration by signing the Enrollment Agreement and Acceptance Letter, which outline your responsibilities and obligations to the institution