Information Security (Cyber Security)

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Information Security

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Bachelor of Science (BS) in Information Security (Cyber Security) at Marywood

Use an Information Security Degree to Capture an In-Demand Technology Career

Our program prepares students for careers in network administration, technical support, and database administration with a heavy focus on cyber security. Information security is essential to protecting businesses, government, private information, and the economy.

Online Cybersecurity Bachelor's Degree: An Overview<

The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that computer science occupations will account for nearly 60% of job growth between now and 2018. Our information security program prepares students for one of the fastest growing segments of that field: cyber security. Students in our B.S. in Information Security program will:

Develop proficiency in computer programming languages such as C++ and Java;
Develop the skills to implement a security policy for protecting IT infrastructure and business data;
Understand the legal and ethical issues surrounding cybersecurity;
Understand the architecture of modern computers;Be able to understand common data structures used in computing;
Be able to analyze computer algorithms;
Develop proficiency in computer networking;
Understand the principles of computer operating systems.

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Learn more about this program or visit the Mathematics and Computer Science website.
College of Arts and Sciences
Student/Faculty Ratio: 13:1

Craig M. Johnson, Ph.D.
Professor of Mathematics

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Office Hours

Office Hours May Vary by Semester. Please email Dr. Johnson to make an appointment.

Dhanapati Adhikari, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Mathematics and Assistant Chairperson of the Science, Mathematics & Computer Science department

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