Cybersecurity (B.S.)

Program Overview

In the Cybersecurity program, you will take a selection of courses that successfully prepare you for a career in a related field. Hands-on experiences and classroom learning within the framework of Christian faith will give you the skills and knowledge to achieve your goals. Our programs offer a wide variety of courses that will not only help you excel in your future career, but challenge you to develop a deeper understanding of your field of study.

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates from Messiah’s Cybersecurity program can:

1. Apply the knowledge of Computer Science, Cybersecurity, and Information Assurance theories to analyze problems, assess trade-offs, and develop creative solutions, including programs, computer-based systems, and processes.
2. Analyze systems, identifying and defining the security risks and design solutions to mitigate those risks, with consideration for business concerns and technical issues.
3. Develop strategies for responses to cybersecurity threats.
4. Develop and defend an ethical code of conduct consistent with the Christian faith and formulated from an understanding of professional, ethical, legal, security and social issues and responsibilities.
5. Effectively communicate technical information for a range of audiences.
6. Utilize industry recognized resources to stay abreast of the latest technology and the industry tools and techniques to safeguard those technologies.
7. Function effectively on teams to establish goals, plan tasks, meet deadlines, manage risk and produce deliverables.
8. Explain how faith connects to their discipline and how the biblical call to vocation relates to their potential career options.
9. Engage in focused inquiry that seeks to answer or explore an intellectual and/or creative problem or question.

Major Requirements

Complete the following for your major:

Four credits from the following:

Four credits from the following:

QuEST Requirements