


Cyber-attacks are being waged all over the world – whether at a corporation, government agency, or communications system. From online banking to electronic commerce to transportation operations, our world increasingly depends on a cyber-infrastructure. Handling these diverse software and controls systems against malicious users has become a national priority. American National University’s Cybersecurity bachelor’s degree program is designed to prepare you for a rewarding career in the network security industry. The demand for cybersecurity professionals has never been greater.
Upon the graduation of this program, students are eligible to progress to our Master of Science in Cybersecurity program.
As a student you will learn practices for the design of secure modern networks as well as how to secure existing computers and networks – both wired and wireless, and cover topics about evolving threats and the proper use of specific security tools. Your coursework will focus on:
Upon completion of one academic year (three full-time quarters), students apply to pursue Experiential Learning. With Experiential Learning, students are required to maintain professional experience of at least five (5) work hours per week related to their fields of study during their enrollment. Successful entry into Experiential Learning requires an attestation from both the student and the student’s supervisor, indicating the average number of hours planned to work each week and the expected duration of the work experience. Students should consult their Academic Advisors prior to starting their Experiential Learning.


Distance = Synchronous video & asynchronous online learning.
See our eLearning page for details on our exciting and innovative course delivery methods.
Check out our “Not-What-You-Would Expect” Guide to Technology to learn more about this high-demand field.

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180 credit hours required/360 quality points required. All courses are 4 credit hours
Program Core Courses
124 Credit Hours
BUS270 Introduction to Project Management
COM151 The Microsoft® Office
CS105 Introduction to Relational Database Management Systems
CS120 Introduction to Python
CS125 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
CS250 Systems Analysis & Design
CY200 Security+
CY300 Physical and Technical Security
CY302 Mobile Security
CY310 Principles of Incident Response & Disaster Recovery
CY320 Cyber Security Law and Ethics
CY325 Biometrics: Application, Technology and Management
CY350 Information Security Fundamentals
CY375 Computer Forensics
CY410 Ethical Hacking and Network Defense
IT101 Implementing and Troubleshooting OS Technology
IT102 Computer Hardware Technology
IT110 Network I
IT111 Network II
IT125 Introduction to Cloud Technology
IT215 Client Configuration I
IT216 Client Configuration II
IT315 Application Development
IT335 Principles of Cryptography
IT400 Information Security Governance
NET205 Windows Server Administration I
NET227 Network Server Installation and Configuration
NET236 Introduction to Firewalls and Network Security
NET298 Network Administration Certification and Career Success
NET310 Implementing Collaborative Services
CY499 Cybersecurity Externship and Capstone
General Education
56 Credit Hours
Select at least 1 from each discipline required; a minimum of 3 must be 300–400 level courses.
Written and Oral Communication
ENG102 English Composition*
ENG126 Oral Communication
Mathematics, Statistics, and Logic
LOG215 Thinking Critically
LOG357 Logic and Critical Thinking*
MAT101 Understanding Mathematics
MAT220 Algebra and Basic Statistics
MAT214 Algebra*
MAT419 Introduction to Statistics
Arts and Humanities
ETH205 Ethics
GEN241 Cultural Appreciation
REL330 World Religion
Social and Behavioral Sciences
GOV340 American Government
HIS290 American History 1945–Present
HIS490 American Economic History
POL202 Political Science
PRO453 Parliamentary Procedures/Group Dynamics
PSY127 Psychology*
PSY200 Human Growth and Development
SOC103 General Sociology
SOC463 Social Problems
Physical/Natural Science
BIO101 Introduction to Biology
BIO201 Basic Anatomy and Physiology I
BIO202 Basic Anatomy and Physiology II
CHM105 General, Organic Biochemistry
ENV101 Environmental Science
PER330 Personal Health
*This program requires this General Education course or equivalent.
For all courses: See catalog for complete course descriptions and prerequisites.