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4 years with no transfer credit
University of the Potomac is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
At Potomac, we hire instructors who are also practitioners in the fields they teach. You’ll benefit from their practical, informed perspective as well as their deep understanding of technology and cybersecurity theory.
Choose from in-person or online study, and tailor your degree program to your interests with one of five concentration areas.
Technology is the backbone of modern society—which also makes it a target for attacks. You can develop essential skills for identifying and mitigating threats to data and systems, along with investigation and auditing skills, with Potomac’s Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity and Policy program.
Build the skills you need to help businesses, organizations, and government agencies prevent security breaches caused by hacking, fraud, and malware. You’ll also learn to gather evidence from digital crime scenes that ensures its admissibility in a court of law.
We offer five concentrations designed to help you better understand a specific industry sector. By gaining insight into the computer needs and vulnerabilities of your field of interest, you equip yourself to provide more informed service as a cybersecurity professional.
Students also complete 18 upper-division credits in a concentration of their choice.
Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity and Policy will be able to:
Applicants must complete the following steps to apply:
Tuition is calculated per credit hour. Most courses are worth three credits each. Costs below are for domestic (U.S.-based) students only:
Additional fees apply. Financial aid is available to those who apply and qualify. Learn more about affording your degree here.
Start mapping out the road to your personal and professional goals in cybersecurity. Talk to a University of the Potomac admissions advisor today!