Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
Program Overview
With your Cybersecurity degree from MoWest, you will stand out above your peers with the knowledge and practical skills necessary to protect digital assets and infrastructure in an increasingly interconnected world. You will build a strong foundation in network security, digital forensics, ethical hacking and cloud security by blending theoretical instruction with hands-on experiences. Designed specifically for students of all backgrounds, even those with no technical experience, means anyone can apply and succeed in this program. By graduation, you’ll not only understand the theories – you’ll have the skills and confidence to step directly into the workforce.
What Will You Learn?
We specialize in transforming beginners into industry-ready professionals through a carefully structured, hands-on curriculum. With smaller class sizes, you’ll receive personalized attention and mentorship from instructors.
Program Highlights:
- SOC Lab Experience
Students work in an academic Security Operations Center simulating real-world incident response. - Industry Tools
Graduates will train with leading cybersecurity platforms including FTK Imager, Wireshark, Splunk and malware sandboxes. - Certifications
Curriculum prepares students for industry certifications like CompTIA Security+, CEH and more. - Legacy to Emerging Technology
Our students learn to secure everything from operational technology (OT) and legacy systems to cloud infrastructure and AI-driven environments.
Houlne Center for Convergent Technology
You’ll collaborate with other students to solve simulated security problems in a cybersecurity “war room” in the region’s only higher-education model Security Operations Center (SOC) inside the Houlne Center for Convergent Technology. You’ll experience detecting threats, responding to incidents, solving security challenges, and conducting digital forensics. Preparing you to defend, investigate, and solve real-world cybersecurity challenges.
Prepare For Your Future
As a MoWest Cybersecurity graduate, your future looks bright. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS): Cybersecurity job growth is projected at 21% through 2035.
Why MoWest?
- Hands-on Experience
- Training with Cybersecurity Platforms
- Integrated Certifications
- Community Involvement
Career Opportunities:
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- Digital Forensics Investigator
- Network Security Administrator
- Incident Response Specialist
- Penetration Tester
- Malware Analyst
- Cloud Security Engineer
What Courses Can I Expect to Take?
Students will be required to complete 42 credit hours of Missouri General Education Core 42 Courses and 73 credit hours of the Cybersecurity core classes.
For a more detailed view, please visit the course catalog.
* Courses in general studies may also be required within the major. While the course(s) may satisfy both requirements, the credit hours will count only one time in the overall hours earned.
** 500-level versions of these courses are also available to meet these requirements. Students desiring to take 500 level courses must meet the criteria required for undergraduates to enroll in graduate level courses.
General Education Core 42 Courses (42 Credit Hours)
Students must take 42 credit hours of Core 42 Courses. These are general education classes that are needed in order to meet degree plan requirements.
Cybersecurity Core Classes (73 Credit Hours)
| Class Code | Class Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ACT 101 | Introduction to Information Technology | 3 |
| ACT 301 | Applied Database Systems | 3 |
| CRJ 100 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CSC 184 | Introduction to Computer Programming | 3 |
| CSC 264 | Computer Architecture and Assembly Language Programming | 3 |
| CSC 274 | Introduction to Unix/Linux | 3 |
| CSC 294 | Networking and Telecommunications | 3 |
| CSC 374 | UNIX/Linux System Administration | 3 |
| CSC 386 | Operating Systems Concepts | 3 |
| MAT 111 | Introductory Statistics | 3 |
| or MAT 111E | Introductory Statistics | |
| PHL 230 | Ethics | 3 |
| SEC 100 | Introduction to Cybersecurity | 3 |
| SEC 200 | Computer Hardware and Peripherals | 3 |
| SEC 260 | Introduction to Digital Forensics | 3 |
| SEC 305 | Applied Cryptography | 3 |
| SEC 310 | Securing and Defending Networks | 3 |
| SEC 325 | Cybercrime | 3 |
| SEC 350 | Emerging Technologies in Cybesecurity | 3 |
| SEC 360 | Laws and Ethics in Cybersecurity and AI | 3 |
| SEC 380 | Critical Infrastructure Threats and Security | 3 |
| SEC 400 | Cyber Investigations | 3 |
| SEC 425 | Ethical Hacking 2 | 3 |
| SEC 445 | Security Program Governance 2 | 3 |
| SEC 490 | Cybersecurity Career Preparation | 1 |
| SEC 495 | Cybersecurity Capstone | 3 |
Ready to Begin Your Cybersecurity Journey?
Apply for free — no application fee needed. Questions? Call (816) 271-4266