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Outsmart Hackers in A High-Paying Career

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Cyber Security Opportunity & Programs Overview

 

Today’s digital threats continue to evolve, but so do your educational options. Take steps forward on your life’s path with LeTourneau University, a nationally renowned institution that focuses squarely on making your impact on the world more meaningful. Enhanced with a Christ-centered environment, LETU employs a learn-by-doing approach so that obtaining your Certificate, A.S. or B.S. in Cybersecurity arms you with the skills to succeed by outsmarting hackers.
The courses that form the basis of your Cybersecurity program include Digital Forensics, Cryptography, Security Policy Analysis and Advanced Information Systems Security.
This high opportunity field is also high paying, with a median annual income of over $98,000 in 2018, and with LeTourneau University’s home state of Texas boasting the third-highest cybersecurity employment rate in the nation, you won’t have to go far to find a rewarding career.
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Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity (B.S.)

Advance your tech career and help solve some of society’s most pressing issues by joining the exciting field of cybersecurity.

According to the FBI, more than $1 billion in losses were incurred in 2016 alone as a result of cybercrime. It’s no surprise that with global spending approaching one trillion, cybersecurity is one of the world’s most rapidly growing fields.

To help meet this need, LeTourneau University now offers both an on-campus and 100% online Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity. Whether you study on-campus or on your own time as a busy working professional, you’ll be prepared to step into a high impact, high reward career that’s more than just a job. Here, cyber is a calling.

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Our cybersecurity program focuses heavily on practical application to prepare you for real-world workplace situations. You’ll learn to protect critical information and defend against threats like industrial espionage, organized crime and terrorism. But we don’t stop there.

Cybersecurity is a field in which integrity is paramount. And at LETU, you’ll learn not only hands-on skills, but also how to live your faith in the workplace as a cybersecurity professional who safeguards against malicious forces.

INVEST IN YOUR CAREER, WE INVEST IN YOU

  • Record demand: 1.5 million job openings by 2019
  • Exceptional return on investment: 2018 median cyber salary is $98,000
  • Learn from industry-experienced professionals with decades of experience, including a former Fortune 500 security analyst who values one-on-one personalized instruction and mentorship
  • Engage with a dedicated academic advisor who will guide your path to graduation

PROGRAM DETAILS: ONLINE

  • Flexible, fully online format
  • Year-round, accelerated courses
  • Course highlights include Network Security, Cryptography & Secure Systems, Digital Forensics and a capstone cybersecurity project

PROGRAM DETAILS: ON-CAMPUS

  • Semester-long courses with professors experienced in the industry
  • Course highlights include Security Policy Analysis and Advanced Information Systems Security
REQUIRED MAJOR COURSES
  • COSC 1303 – Computer Science I
  • COSC 2103 – Computer Science II
  • COSC 2203 – Data Structures
  • COSC 2553 – Foundations of Cyber Security
  • COSC 3303 – Computer Architecture
  • COSC 3403 – Software Engineering I
  • COSC 3503 – Operating Systems
  • COSC 3523 – Analysis Of Algorithms
  • COSC 3553 – Digital Forensics
  • COSC 3603 – Networks And Data Communications
  • COSC 3653 – Network Security
  • COSC 4203 – Database Management
  • COSC 4303 – Software Engineering II
  • COSC 4503 – Program Translation
  • COSC 4543 – Cryptography & Secure Systems
  • COSC 4653 – Advanced Networks
  • COSC 4863 – Cyber Security Project
ELECTIVE MBA COURSES
  • BUSI 5113 – Entrepreneurial Leadership
  • BUSI 5123 – Organizational Behavior & Design
  • BUSI 5233 – Managerial Accounting
  • BUSI 5273 – Managerial Economics
  • BUSI 5423 – Decision Analysis
  • BUSI 5503 – Managerial Finance
  • BUSI 6163 – Cross-Cultural Management
  • BUSI 6233 – Quality and Operations Management
  • BUSI 6303 – Marketing Management
  • BUSI 6503 – Strategic Management *
POTENTIAL CYBER JOB TITLES
  • Cryptanalyst
  • Information Security Analyst
  • Security Architect
  • Security Engineer
  • Security Systems Administrator
  • IT Security Consultant
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Associate of Science in Cyber Security (A.S.)

This degree is designed to provide foundational knowledge of the best cybersecurity methods so graduates can apply them to various network structures and platforms.

This degree is also designed to allow graduates to continue on to the Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity while fulfilling the requirements of entry-level positions in this field.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

 Individuals who hold an Associate of Science in Cyber Security may qualify for entry-level positions in information assurance or network security.

Bachelor of Science in Cyber Security graduates may qualify for various positions, including Information Security Analysts. This role is expected to experience a  28% growth in jobs between 2016 and 2026, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. 

REQUIRED COURSES
  • COSC 1303 – Computer Science I
  • COSC 2103 – Computer Science II
  • COSC 2203 – Data Structures
  • COSC 2553 – Foundations of Cyber Security
  • COSC 3303 – Computer Architecture
  • COSC 3403 – Software Engineering I
  • COSC 3503 – Operating Systems
  • COSC 3523 – Analysis Of Algorithms
  • COSC 3553 – Digital Forensics
  • COSC 3603 – Networks And Data Communications
  • COSC 3653 – Network Security
  • COSC 4203 – Database Management
  • COSC 4303 – Software Engineering II
  • COSC 4503 – Program Translation
  • COSC 4543 – Cryptography & Secure Systems
  • COSC 4653 – Advanced Networks
  • COSC 4863 – Cyber Security Project
ELECTIVE COURSES
  • BUSI 5113 – Entrepreneurial Leadership
  • BUSI 5123 – Organizational Behavior & Design
  • BUSI 5233 – Managerial Accounting
  • BUSI 5273 – Managerial Economics
  • BUSI 5423 – Decision Analysis
  • BUSI 5503 – Managerial Finance
  • BUSI 6163 – Cross-Cultural Management
  • BUSI 6233 – Quality and Operations Management
  • BUSI 6303 – Marketing Management
  • BUSI 6503 – Strategic Management *
POTENTIAL JOB TITLES
  • Cybersecurity Specialist
  • Associate Information Technology Analyst
  • Security Operations Specialist
  • Network Security Associate
  • Cyberthreat Analyst
  • Cybersecurity Tester
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Certified Cyber Security Specialists (CCSS) Certificate

The Certified Cyber Security Specialist certificate is designed to provide the knowledge needed to draft a network risk mitigation strategy to help organizations respond to diverse cyberattacks.

This certificate serves as validation that the program information was mastered, which provides greater opportunity to work in growing and lucrative cybersecurity fields.

REQUIRED COURSES
  • COSC 1303 – Computer Science I
  • COSC 2103 – Computer Science II
  • COSC 2203 – Data Structures
  • COSC 2553 – Foundations of Cyber Security
  • COSC 3303 – Computer Architecture
  • COSC 3403 – Software Engineering I
  • COSC 3503 – Operating Systems
  • COSC 3523 – Analysis Of Algorithms
  • COSC 3553 – Digital Forensics
  • COSC 3603 – Networks And Data Communications
  • COSC 3653 – Network Security
  • COSC 4203 – Database Management
  • COSC 4303 – Software Engineering II
  • COSC 4503 – Program Translation
  • COSC 4543 – Cryptography & Secure Systems
  • COSC 4653 – Advanced Networks
  • COSC 4863 – Cyber Security Project
ELECTIVE COURSES
  • BUSI 5113 – Entrepreneurial Leadership
  • BUSI 5123 – Organizational Behavior & Design
  • BUSI 5233 – Managerial Accounting
  • BUSI 5273 – Managerial Economics
  • BUSI 5423 – Decision Analysis
  • BUSI 5503 – Managerial Finance
  • BUSI 6163 – Cross-Cultural Management
  • BUSI 6233 – Quality and Operations Management
  • BUSI 6303 – Marketing Management
  • BUSI 6503 – Strategic Management *
POTENTIAL JOB TITLES
  • Information Security Analyst
  • Technology Management
  • Underwriting Business Analyst
  • Investment Data Analyst
  • Finance Controller
  • Third Party Contract Manager
  • Financial Controller
  • Marketing Manager
  • Area Supply Contractor
  • International Business Development
  • Manager
  • Assistant Audit Manager
  • Education & Community Director
  • Design Consultant
  • Account Manager
  • Accounts Administrator
  • Operational Manager
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT LETOURNEAU UNIVERSITY

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ABOUT LETU

LeTourneau University is named for its founder, R.G. LeTourneau, one of the world’s greatest inventors of earthmoving equipment and was founded in 1946.

Today, more than 1,150 students attend LeTourneau University classes online or at our educational centers in Dallas and Houston and might not step foot onto the university’s beautiful main campus in Longview, Texas unless they come for graduation.

The university has eight schools.

School of Arts & Sciences
School of Aviation & Aeronautical Science
School of Business
School of Education
School of Engineering & Engineering Technology
School of Nursing
School of Psychology & Counseling
School of Theology & Vocation

Currently, LeTourneau University is led by its sixth president, Dr. Dale A. Lunsford, and its board of trustees.

LeTourneau University is an unapologetically Christian university. While it has no direct denominational ties, it welcomes students of all denominations who love and seek after God. It is a place where students have found a deeper relationship with Him, grown in their spiritual walk and discovered God’s purpose for their lives.

YOUR LETU FACULTY

LeTourneau faculty have experience in the disciplines they teach, so they can guide students to transform academic theory into key skills that can be applied to today’s job markets. Our faculty are selected on the strength of their credentials, overall experience, commitment to Christian education and willingness to be accessible to students and support the collaborative academic environment important to hands-on learning.

Glyn Gowing, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Computer Science; Chair of Global Computer Science

 

ACCREDITATION

LeTourneau University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate, baccalaureate, and masters degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, telephone 404-679-4500, at http://www.sacscoc.org for questions about the accreditation of LeTourneau University.

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