Bachelor of Applied Science in Cybersecurity

Bellevue College

Cybersecurity protects systems connected by the internet-including hardware, software, and data-from cyber threats. Students in this program develop theoretical and technical knowledge. Graduates are prepared to monitor and maintain system security solutions, including legal, regulatory, and internal compliance. They are able to translate security policy into technical results.The Bachelor’s of Applied Science degree program in Cybersecurity meets the explicit need employers have identified for systems administrators and security analysts by providing a pathway to the baccalaureate for students with two-year technical associate degrees in IT. The decision to offer this particular degree was based in part on findings by the Bureau of Labor Statistics that a bachelor’s degree is now considered the minimum level of education for a variety of IT occupations. As a result, more students, along with existing IT professionals, will need to continue their education at the bachelor’s level. With curriculum updated every year to meet industry and business demands, you’ll learn how to monitor and maintain system security solutions, including legal, regulatory and internal compliance solutions, and how to translate security policy into technical architectures. In addition, this program prepares students for system administration tasks which include interoperation, automation, virtualization, and storage.

Division of Science