Cybersecurity

• Bachelor of Science
• Major

Stetson University's BS in Cybersecurity is 32 units, STEM-designated, and prepares you to protect organizations from today's evolving cyber threats through an eight-course specialized curriculum. Gain hands-on experience by auditing organizations while building expertise in ethical hacking, network security and cyber defense.

Why Cybersecurity at Stetson University?

Stetson's Cybersecurity major offers opportunities to conduct ethical security assessments for the university and partner organizations, providing valuable real-world experience before graduation. Small classes and close faculty mentorship ensure you'll apply cybersecurity concepts in practical settings while developing the technical and analytical skills employers expect.

Through hands-on coursework, you'll learn both offensive and defensive cybersecurity techniques, including ethical hacking, vulnerability assessment and network protection. This comprehensive approach prepares you for careers in government, defense, financial services, healthcare and the technology industry.

Related Programs:

• Computer Science
• Computer Information Systems

“The greatest things are the hands-on approach and practical learning”

— Thomas Anderson '23 

Career Outcomes

Cybersecurity is one of today's most critical issues. As a society deeply integrated with the internet, we rely on these systems to function properly, making everyone's data vulnerable. Stetson's Cybersecurity program will teach you how to stay ahead of unethical hackers and beat them at their own game. Career paths include:

• Information Security Analyst
• Penetration Tester and Ethical Hacker
• Network Security Engineer
• Digital Forensics Analyst
• Security Consultant
• Government and Defense Security Professional

Meet the Faculty

As you begin your journey, you will work with some of our distinguished faculty and dedicated professionals who will provide you with personal attention and expert guidance to help you thrive academically and professionally.

• Basar Koc, PhD, University of Miami

EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING

At Stetson, learning goes beyond the classroom. You'll have opportunities to build real-world experience through internships, research, community engagement and other experiential learning opportunities.

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