Waldorf’s Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice is designed to provide the student with a broad base of knowledge in the three primary areas of the criminal justice system: law enforcement, courts, and corrections. This foundation includes the Waldorf general education curriculum, numerous courses in the criminal justice arena, and courses in sociology and business. The program provides students with the general education, discipline specific, and technical knowledge required to succeed in the criminal justice workplace.
Cybersecurity Concentration
Waldorf’s Cybersecurity concentration offers a diverse mix of introductory courses that will teach you how to identify vulnerabilities, implement frameworks for incident prevention, detect intrusions, apply countermeasures, safeguard data and much more. This degree is perfect for analytical-minded students who want to explore those areas while also receiving opportunities to refine the hands-on security skills that every business is looking for.
Estimated time of completion of this program is 4 years for full-time students.
This program is available online only.
B.A./B.S. Degree Requirements
- Completion of the core curriculum and the curriculum for the major, totaling 120 credits
- A grade of C or higher in all coursework in the major and, if applicable, in the concentration(s)
- 2.00 cumulative grade point average for work completed at Waldorf
- Minimum of 36 upper-division credit hours
Review the complete list of core requirements for this program.
Requirements | Credit Hours |
---|---|
Major Requirements | 60 |
Courses Required for Major | 30 |
Concentration | 12 |
Remaining Professional Electives | 18 |
Core Requirements | 60 |
Grand Total: | 120 |
Prefix | Number | Course | Credit Hours |
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HLS | 3010 | Homeland Security and Cyber Threats | 3 |
Additional Cybersecurity Courses | 9 | ||
CYB | 3301 | Security Application Development | 3 |
CYB | 3302 | Advanced Information Security | 3 |
CYB | 4301 | Cyber Security and Crime | 3 |
Total Concentration Credit Hours: | 12 |
*Choose the remaining 9 credits from any additional Cybersecurity courses offered at Waldorf. Provided are examples of courses that may be selected.