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Cybersecurity Concentration

Cybersecurity Program

With cyber threats continuing to be prevalent in society, Mount Union is answering the call with our new concentration in cybersecurity. By pursuing a career in cybersecurity, you will make an immediate difference in protecting sensitive information and ensuring the integrity of digital systems for millions across the world. This innovative offering is housed within our successful national security and intelligence analysis program.

 

Careers in Cybersecurity

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the surge in demand for cybersecurity professionals is reported to grow an impressive 31% through 2029. This ensures you will be entering an industry with job security and competitive salaries reflective of your impactful work in this field.

Incorporating cybersecurity into your major can open doors to an array of career paths, including:

  • Cybersecurity Analyst: Monitor and defend an organization’s network from cyber threats.
  • Ethical Hacker: Identify vulnerabilities in systems by simulating cyber-attacks.
  • Security Consultant: Provide expert advice to improve security policies and procedures.
  • Incident Responder: Act quickly to manage and mitigate the impact of security breaches.
  • Chief Information Security Officer (CISO): Lead an organization's cybersecurity strategy and operations.

 

About Our Cybersecurity Concentration

The Mount Union cybersecurity program features a dynamic and comprehensive curriculum blending computer science and political science, preparing you to be a leader in this surging industry. Our cybersecurity courses cover a multitude of topics, including cryptography, ethical hacking, and cyber policy. With an internship built into the coursework, you will enhance your skills and establish a professional network before entering the field full-time.

 

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  • Curriculum

     

    NSIA Major  

    Required Courses

    POL 105S                 US Politics in Crisis: American Government, Politics, and Society                                                                       

    POL 120S                 Going Global: An Introduction to World Politics

    or             

    POL 180                    Exploring the World: An Introduction to Geography

    POL 190                    Careers in Politics and International Affairs

    SOC 364                    Social Science Research Methods I

    SOC 365                    Social Science Research Methods II

    CSC 112                    Introduction to Computer Science

     

    Cybersecurity Concentration

    Core Courses

    CSC 120                    Programming and Problem Solving I

    and

    CSC 220                    Programming and Problem Solving II

    or

    CSC/DSC 140             Data Science Foundations

    and

    CSC 240                    Data Analysis and Visualization Techniques

    CSC 260                    Introduction to Information Security

    CSC 363                    Principles of Web App Security

    CSC 460                    Network Security                                                  

    POL 270V                  US Foreign Policy: Past, Present and Future

    POL 275                    Intelligence Analysis

    POL 470                    Senior Project in National Security

     

    Thematic Course

    POL 322                    Cyberwar and Cybersecurity 

    Or

    POL 321                    Terrorism

     

    Required Internship                                                                                         

    POL 499                    Internship