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Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity

Pending SACSCOC approval

School of Arts and Sciences

120 Credit Hours

Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity

Pending SACSCOC approval

School of Arts and Sciences

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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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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Degree Requirements

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