Cybersecurity, B.S.
Program Overview
The Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity at St. Francis College prepares you to protect the systems and data that power modern life. You will build a strong foundation in computer science alongside core cybersecurity areas—security architecture, network and cloud security, risk management, and professional ethics—through practical, lab-based coursework.
Designed for flexibility, the program offers in-person, hybrid, and fully online options to serve learners from diverse backgrounds. Graduates are ready to secure critical infrastructure, detect and respond to threats, and contribute immediately to the growing national and global cybersecurity workforce.
Program Learning Outcomes
Program Learning Outcomes
1. Execute cybersecurity strategies for critical infrastructure.
2. Perform penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, and forensic investigations to detect and mitigate cyber threats.
3. Apply security frameworks, compliance standards, and regulatory requirements, including ISO 27001, NIST RMF, and CISA guidelines.
4. Utilize industry-standard tools and technologies, including Kali Linux, Metasploit, Splunk, Wireshark, AWS Security Services, and ICS/SCADA security solutions.
5. Analyze cyber risk in financial terms, integrating risk quantification, cyber insurance, and governance strategies.
6. Prepare for professional cybersecurity certifications, ensuring career readiness in SOC operations, red teaming, digital forensics, and cybersecurity leadership.
Curriculum Highlights
Curriculum Highlights
• Threat Detection and Incident Response
• Cybersecurity Law, Policy, and Governance
• Cloud Security Architecture
• Transportation and Industrial Systems Cybersecurity
• Offensive Security and Ethical Hacking
• Supply Chain Security and Risk Management
• Capstone Project in Critical Infrastructure Protection
Career Opportunities
Career Opportunities
• Cybersecurity Analyst
• SOC Analyst / Incident Responder
• Digital Forensics Investigator
• Risk and Compliance Specialist
• Cloud Security Architect
• Critical Infrastructure Security Specialist
• Cybersecurity Consultant across government, finance, healthcare, and technology industries