Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity

With a Bachelor’s Degree in Information Networking and Telecommunications (Cybersecurity) from Fort Hays State University – offered on-campus and online – graduates will be prepared for all that’s ahead in the world of technology.

The job opportunities in the cybersecurity industry are booming. According to CyberSeek.org, as of April 2022, there are 714,548 job openings across the United States. This Cybersecurity program allows students to focus on becoming Cybersecurity Analysts, gaining an understanding of how to analyze today’s cyber threats and how to react to them.

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B.A. in Cybersecurity – program of study
Course No.	Course Name	Hours
General Education Requirements - 55 hours
Students must complete 55 credit hours from the General Education Program.
Modern Language Requirements - 10 hours
Students must complete 10 credit hours in one Modern Language.
Informatics Core Requirements - 18 hours
INF 250	Introduction to Web Development	3
INF 300	Foundations of Informatics	3
INF 405	Research Methods in Informatics	3
INF 430	Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurial Leadership	3
INF 490	Capstone Seminar in Informatics	3
INF 610	Public Policy, Ethics and Law in Information Networking	3
Cybersecurity Concentration Requirements - 15 hours
INF 291	Internetworking I	3
INF 322	Topics in Informatics: Cyber Operations	3
INF 360	Programming with Python	3
INF 671	Linux in Networking	3
INF 686	Network Security Firewalls	3
Cross Concentration Electives - 6 hours
Students must choose two courses - only one per concentration.
Computer Networking & Telecommunications
INF 292	Internetworking II	3
INF 681	Network Architecture & Data Communications II	3
INF 684	Foundations of Information Systems Security	3
Digital Media Production & Journalism
INF 420	Social Issues and Information Networking	3
Information Systems
INF 302	Windows Client Administration	3
INF 402	Windows Server Administration	3
Web & Mobile Applications Development
INF 652	Database Design & Programming	3
Required Cognate Courses - 9 hours
COMM 318	Introduction to Organizational Communication	3
MATH 110	College Algebra	3
MATH 250	Elements of Statistics	3

B.S. in Cybersecurity – program of study
Course No.	Course Name	Hours
General Education Requirements - 55 hours
Students must complete 55 credit hours from the General Education Program.
Informatics Core Requirements - 18 hours
INF 250	Introduction to Web Development	3
INF 300	Foundations of Informatics	3
INF 405	Research Methods in Informatics	3
INF 430	Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurial Leadership	3
INF 490	Capstone Seminar in Informatics	3
INF 610	Public Policy, Ethics and Law in Information Networking	3
Cybersecurity Concentration Requirements - 15 hours
INF 291	Internetworking I	3
INF 322	Topics in Informatics: Cyber Operations	3
INF 360	Programming with Python	3
INF 671	Linux in Networking	3
INF 686	Network Security Firewalls	3
Cross Concentration Electives - 6 hours
Students must choose two courses - only one per concentration.
Computer Networking & Telecommunications
INF 292	Internetworking II	3
INF 681	Network Architecture & Data Communications II	3
INF 684	Foundations of Information Systems Security	3
Digital Media Production & Journalism
INF 420	Social Issues and Information Networking	3
Information Systems
INF 302	Windows Client Administration	3
INF 402	Windows Server Administration	3
Web & Mobile Applications Development
INF 652	Database Design & Programming	3
Required Cognate Courses - 9 hours
COMM 318	Introduction to Organizational Communication	3
MATH 110	College Algebra	3
MATH 250	Elements of Statistics	3

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Tuition: The Best Value in Higher Education Anywhere

Fort Hays State University prides itself on quality education at an affordable price. Students in this program can expect to pay approximately $2,817.00* (on-campus) or $3,641.40* (online) per semester.

*Estimated cost based on 15 credit hours at the undergraduate resident/regional tuition rate ($187.80/credit hour) for on-campus courses, or the FHSU Online undergraduate tuition rate ($242.76/credit hour) for online courses. Actual price may vary depending on course load and location. Tuition and Fees are subject to change with annual approval by the Kansas Board of Regents.

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Information about the Department of Informatics

FHSU’s Department of Informatics allows you to tailor your education to your interests in data, analytics, and digital media. Our dynamic program empowers you to design your own curriculum and gain cutting-edge skills that make you a leader in today’s tech-driven world. Whether you choose to study on campus or online, you’ll learn to harness the power of data and technology to solve real-world problems and shape your career path.

In a field that has rapidly evolved into one of the most in-demand job markets, the possibilities are endless. From data analytics and cybersecurity to digital media and information management, Informatics offers a vast array of high-paying, high-impact careers. At FHSU, we provide the expertise, hands-on experience, and industry connections to help you excel in a profession that didn’t exist several years ago but is now essential across every industry.

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