
Cybersecurity
The B.S. in Cybersecurity major degree program prepares students to help safeguard organizations on the Internet. The Cybersecurity major balances project-based Core Technology and Cybersecurity courses to allow students to understand areas such as national security policy, cyber investigation, and vulnerability testing.
Students complete a minimum of one industry-relevant internship and are ready to work in industries including health care, finance, engineering and retail, who all hire cyber security professionals to protect valuable information from cyber breaches.
Program Features
The program features many extracurricular opportunities to give students leadership/team experience and portfolio material. These experiences include:
- All courses are designed to develop foundational skills in technology, critical thinking, analysis, ethics, and oral and written communications.
- Through a multidisciplinary approach, students majoring in Cybersecurity gain the expertise, commitment, and skills for management positions in this expanding industry.
- CompTIA certifications A degree from Lasell University in Cybersecurity allows students to earn CompTIA certifications: CompTIA IT Fundamentals, CompTIA A+, CSA+, and CompTIA Network+
What You'll Learn
From your first day, you’ll take courses in your major and advance towards graduation with a yearly plan. Not sure what classes to take? We’ll help you create the perfect plan.
View our
4 Year Plan for a year-by-year breakdown of potential courses you can take to complete your Cybersecurity major in four years.
Sample Cybersecurity Courses
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credits |
Concentration Courses |
BUSS101 |
Fund of Bus in a Global Environment |
3 |
BUSS105 |
Excel for Business |
3 |
BUSS205 |
Business Law |
3 |
CJ315 |
Global Technology & Crime |
3 |
DSCI203 |
OS + Algorithms |
3 |
DSCI205 |
Data Communication & Networks |
3 |
DSCI207 |
Cryptology |
3 |
DSCI302 |
IT Security & Risk Management |
3 |
DSCI305 |
Information Assurance and Management |
3 |
DSCI310 |
Cyberlaw & Cybercrime |
3 |
DSCI405 |
Computer Forensics |
3 |
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Cristina Haverty, M.Ed. Dean, School of Health Sciences; Associate Professor of Athletic Training Area of Expertise: Professor Haverty's scholarly work focuses on the development of leadership and management skills in athletic training as well as the education of athletic trainers in clinical practice.
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Keith Belmore, DAT, LAT, ATC Associate Professor of Athletic Training and Program Director of Athletic Training
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Kimberly Farah, Ph.D. Professor of Chemistry; Program Director of Science and Applied Forensic Science Area of Expertise: chemistry, physics, forensic science, environmental field sampling, geological fingerprinting using laser-induced spectroscopy, intergenerational teaching and learning
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Sarah Giasullo, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Athletic Training, Coordinator of Clinical Education and Internships for Athletic Training and Exercise Science Area of Expertise: sport and exercise psychology, physical education, mental performance coach, strength and conditioning coach
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Neil Hatem, Ed.D. Professor of Mathematics, Program Director of Mathematics Area of Expertise: mathematics, education, leadership and philanthropic activities
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Ron Laham, M.Ed. Assistant Professor of Exercise Science Area of Expertise: Professor Laham is a licensed athletic trainer, certified personal trainer, and certified strength and conditioning coach, and has experience as an athletic trainer and instructor for various institutions. |
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Nichole Orench-Rivera, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Biology Area of Expertise: biochemistry, industrial biotechnology
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Stephen Sarikas, Ph.D. Professor of Biology Area of Expertise: biology, HIV/AIDS awareness, anatomy and physiology, environmental science
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For a complete list of courses and learning outcomes, view the Academic Catalog >>
Career Success in the Cybersecurity Industry
Students can pursue cybersecurity degrees in virtually any industry as almost all organizations and businesses need to transact on the internet. Jobs include security analyst, IT auditing, and network and system administration.
Our students have interned with:
Our alumni work for:
- Cyber Security Analyst
- Information Security Analyst
- Network Administrator
- Systems Administrator
- IT Auditor
- Vulnerability Analyst
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