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Computer Science / Cybersecurity 3+1
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Threats in the digital world are everywhere. To enhance the safety of online systems through professional competence, Geneva’s Computer Science and Cybersecurity 3+1 dual degree program puts students on a trajectory to become leaders in computer science and cybersecurity. With expertise, credentials, and a biblical ethic, graduates are valuable members of their organizations.
Geneva prepares you to make a meaningful impact in your career, community and life.
Key Courses
Faithful Hacking
Learn to find the vulnerabilities before the bad guys, or go on the offense to defeat things like organized crime and human trafficking.
Intrusion Detection & Protection
Learn to detect and respond to threats and practice these methods through in-depth labs.
Digital Forensics
Apply forensic methods over a range of topics as you uncover, extract, analyze, and report on various digital media.
Cyberlaw & Cyber Ethics
Focus on real-world hacking and learn ethical practices to prepare you for a job as an Ethical Hacker.
Experienced & Accomplished Faculty
The Computer Science/Cybersecurity 3+1 program is an advanced B.S./M.S. option that is a blend of undergraduate and graduate work in computer science and cybersecurity. In just four years, students in the program complete both the undergraduate degree in computer science with a minor in cybersecurity and a Master of Science in Cybersecurity.
The program equips students with both technical and managerial competencies in computer science and information systems areas. Students learn forensic methods used to interrogate devices and recover data for disaster recovery and investigative purposes. With expertise, credentials, and a biblical ethic, graduates are valuable members of their organizations.
Computer Information Systems majors will demonstrate knowledge in general domain, focused domain, domain application, and faith integration.
- Students demonstrate conceptual knowledge of foundational areas of computer science. These areas include:
- programming
- software engineering
- database systems
- networks
- Students demonstrate conceptual knowledge in their minor of cybersecurity.
- Students carry out problem analysis, synthesis, and evaluation utilizing the appropriate techniques and principles to develop computer-related solutions.
- Students are able to identify ethical issues related to computer science and articulate a Christian response to them.
Career Outcomes
Graduates who aspire to have an impact in their communities and their careers through a Geneva Education gain expertise in this field enhanced by academics rooted in Christian values and ethics in Geneva’s program.
"One of the advantages of students at Geneva, is that they are coming from an organization that believes in absolute right and wrong. Information security is a great place to be from a job opportunity perspective, and individuals with ethics based on solid moral values make a great staff.” - Paul Poteete, Cybersecurity Professor
Be prepared for fulfilling work in roles such as...
- Computer Network Architect
- Cybercrime Investigator
- Cybersecurity Engineer
- Vulnerability Tester
- Information Security Analyst
Further Your Impact...
- Work with healthcare companies and hospitals to protect people’s information
- Help government agencies like the FBI, Department of Defense, or Homeland Security
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Become a leader in the study of cryptography
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