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Bachelor of General Studies - Cybersecurity

Louisiana State University of Alexandria

Location
Alexandria, LA
Format
Online
Cost/Year
$49,879
Job Growth
0.32%

This degree offers a flexible pathway for non-traditional students and adult learners to design their own course of study. It includes a specific concentration in cybersecurity.

What You'll Learn

• Identify and mitigate common cyber threats and vulnerabilities • Implement network security measures and access controls • Conduct ethical hacking and penetration testing • Apply digital forensics techniques for incident response

Typical Courses

1. Network Security 2. Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing 3. Cryptography and Encryption 4. Cybersecurity Threats and Defenses 5. Digital Forensics 6. Systems Security and Access Control

Career Paths

1. Cybersecurity Analyst 2. Network Security Specialist 3. Incident Response Analyst 4. Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst

Cybersecurity Analyst: $95,000

Program Details

ScheduleFlexible
Duration4 years
Specialization 1Cybersecurity (General)
Specialization 2Cybersecurity Law, Privacy & Policy
Top RoleCybersecurity Analyst
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Admission:High school diploma or GED required, with minimum GPA of 2.0–2.5 preferred; SAT/ACT scores optional for most programs.