Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity

Overview

Approved By LWIA: 24
Last Re-Certification Date: 2/14/2024
Next Re-Certification Date: 2/13/2026

Program Description

Through a combination of rigorous theoretical and practical hands on learning, the Cybersecurity degree will allow you to develop skills that are in high demand. Organizations, both government and industrial, are facing increasing threats to their IT systems and require well trained professionals who can help them operate securely. Skills learned in the Cybersecurity program will equip you with capabilities to investigate and assess threats, as well as plan and develop security counter-measures to keep the IT systems safe.

Established in 2019

CIP: 11-1003 Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance.

Training Program Type

Vocational

Provider Information

Program Contact Info

701 College Road
Lebanon, IL 62254
(618) 537-4481

Associated Job Families and Occupations

Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body

Quality Assurance

Education Information

Bachelors Degree

128 Weeks ( 1800.00 Hours / 120.00 Credit Hours )

Tuition$62,000.00
Books$4,000.00
Total Cost$66,000.00

Financial Aid

  • Pell Grants
  • Illinois Monetary Award Program
  • Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)

Application Procedure

Send an official high school or GED transcript and transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended to McKendree University c/o the Office of Admission, 701 College Road, Lebanon, IL 62254. Transcripts can be sent electronically to inquiry@mckendree.edu.

Entry Requirements:

  • HS Diploma/GED

Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance

  • EEO Compliant: Yes
  • Disability Accomodation: Yes

Program Offerings

  • Full-Time Enrollment
  • Part-Time Enrollment
  • Internships
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Day Classes

Performance Data

Program: Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity

Overview

Approved By LWIA: 24
Last Re-Certification Date: 2/14/2024
Next Re-Certification Date: 2/13/2026

Program Description

Through a combination of rigorous theoretical and practical hands on learning, the Cybersecurity degree will allow you to develop skills that are in high demand. Organizations, both government and industrial, are facing increasing threats to their IT systems and require well trained professionals who can help them operate securely. Skills learned in the Cybersecurity program will equip you with capabilities to investigate and assess threats, as well as plan and develop security counter-measures to keep the IT systems safe.

Established in 2019

CIP: 11-1003 Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance.

Provider Information

Program Contact Info

701 College Road
Lebanon, IL 62254
(618) 537-4481

Associated Job Families and Occupations

Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body

Quality Assurance

Education Information

Bachelors Degree

128 Weeks ( 1800.00 Hours / 120.00 Credit Hours )

Tuition$62,000.00
Books$4,000.00
Total Cost$66,000.00

Financial Aid

  • Pell Grants
  • Illinois Monetary Award Program
  • Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)

Application Procedure

Send an official high school or GED transcript and transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended to McKendree University c/o the Office of Admission, 701 College Road, Lebanon, IL 62254. Transcripts can be sent electronically to inquiry@mckendree.edu.

Entry Requirements:

  • HS Diploma/GED

Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance

  • EEO Compliant: Yes
  • Disability Accomodation: Yes

Program Offerings

  • Full-Time Enrollment
  • Part-Time Enrollment
  • Internships
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Day Classes