Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
Pending SACSCOC approval
120 Credit Hours
Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
Pending SACSCOC approval
120 Credit Hours
Program Overview
Built on a Christian ethic of stewardship and integrity, the program equips you to secure networks, cloud platforms, and critical data. You’ll progress from fundamentals and scripting to cryptography, ethical hacking, risk management, and digital forensics, then apply your skills in a capstone and industry internship.
Program at a Glance
Credential: B.S. in Cybersecurity
Total hours: 120 semester credits
Delivery: Graceville-campus labs or fully online
Length: 4 years full-time (15 credits/term)
Start terms: August | January | May
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Credential: B.S. in Cybersecurity
Total hours: 120 semester credits
Delivery: Graceville-campus labs or fully online
Length: 4 years full-time (15 credits/term)
Start terms: August | January | May
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1. Orientation – 3 credits
FYI 101 Student Success
2. General Education – 33 credits
Core BUF Gen-Ed (ENG 151-152, MA 230 College Algebra, COM 200, HUM/Lit, etc.)
3. Biblical/Theological Foundation – 12 credits
4. Cybersecurity Core – 60 credits
CSCY 101 Intro Cybersecurity • CSCY 110 Networking Fundamentals • CSCY 120 Operating-Systems Security • CSCY 210 Cryptography • CSCY 220 Ethical Hacking & Pen-Testing • CSCY 230 Cyber Defense & Countermeasures • CSCY 310 Risk Management & Governance • CSCY 320 Cybersecurity Law & Ethics • CSCY 330 Digital Forensics • CSCY 350 Secure Software Development • CSCY 410 Cloud & IoT Security • CSCY 420 Malware Analysis • CSCY 430 Incident Response • CSCY 440 Security Operations & SIEM • CSCY 480 Capstone Project (3 cr) • CSCY 490 Internship/Practicum (6 cr)
5. Open Electives – 12 credits
Choose IT, business, or leadership courses—or pursue a minor.
What You’ll Learn
Graduates will secure and harden networks and cloud assets, analyze malware and intrusions, apply cryptography and risk frameworks, script automated defenses, navigate legal/ethical mandates, and present actionable reports—all from a distinctly Christian worldview of integrity and stewardship.
Career & Graduate Pathways
Security analyst or SOC technician
Pen-tester / ethical hacker
Network or cloud security engineer
Cyber-risk & compliance associate
Pathway to M.S. in Cybersecurity, Digital Forensics, or MBA-Data Analytics
What You’ll Learn
Graduates will secure and harden networks and cloud assets, analyze malware and intrusions, apply cryptography and risk frameworks, script automated defenses, navigate legal/ethical mandates, and present actionable reports—all from a distinctly Christian worldview of integrity and stewardship.
Career & Graduate Pathways
Security analyst or SOC technician
Pen-tester / ethical hacker
Network or cloud security engineer
Cyber-risk & compliance associate
Pathway to M.S. in Cybersecurity, Digital Forensics, or MBA-Data Analytics
Ready to start your journey?
Let us help you. Fill out a form or contact us at: 800-328-2660 ext. 460 or admissions@buf.edu