Online BS in Cybersecurity Degree Completion

Program Overview

Whether you want to work in government, private industry, or for a nonprofit, AIC will prepare you to tackle today’s most pressing cybersecurity challenges.

Program Format

Online

Accelerated Seven-Week Terms, Six Terms per Year

Degree Options

  • Bachelor’s Degree Completion Program
  • Part and Full Time
  • Requires 39+ Transferable Credits

Time to Complete

Varies with Credits Transferred

Why Earn an Online Cybersecurity Degree from AIC?

Are you looking to advance or transition your career into the field of cybersecurity? American International College’s online degree completion program equips you with the knowledge, skills, and hands-on experience to excel in this high-demand field. You’ll explore the complexities of modern cybersecurity, from defending against cyber-attacks to securing digital assets, while gaining the technical skills necessary to succeed in this evolving industry. At AIC, it’s not just about learning the basics—it’s about becoming a leader in digital security.

Get ahead after hours with a flexible format that adds observable depth to your existing workplace. To explore concepts further, many students connect ideas to real-world outcomes with research or an internship.

What to Expect

  • 100% online accelerated delivery: Fully online courses held over our seven-week sessions, six terms per year, let you learn when it’s convenient. Take up to 12 credits per semester.
  • Transfer your knowledge: Let your education and experience work for your future. AIC accepts up to 90 credits of transferable college-level courses, plus test scores and professional development. Transfer your credits to AIC.
  • Hands-on learning: The online Cybersecurity program illustrates concepts through the context of your career, as well as optional internships and research to grow your résumé for your next role.
  • A personalized program: An advisor will review your transcripts to plot your best route to a bachelor’s degree, including courses and ways to balance learning with your various commitments. 
  • Engineered for your advancement: Whether you’re already in the tech field or looking to switch careers, our program equips you with the skills to succeed in various cybersecurity roles and prepares you for industry certifications like Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) and Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
  • Customize your studies: Take advantage of electives to explore computer science principles through a different lens. Or structure this flexible requirement to add a minor in information technology, computer science, or a related area.
  • Jump-start your graduate education: Eligible seniors can take one to two graduate-level courses at the undergraduate rate. As you begin a master’s program at AIC, your motivation will pay off in terms of time and cost savings.

Program Details

Pick up from where you left off with courses, assignments, and connections that only grow your accomplishments.

  • The student will display critical thinking and problem skills in relation to a wide range of Cybersecurity challenges.
  • The student will be able to analyze and investigate cyber-attacks and their aftermath.
  • The student will be able to communicate cybersecurity technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders effectively.
  • The student will know strategies to adapt to emerging threats within their field.
  • The student will develop computer programming skills to create programs and perform basic data analysis. 

Based on credits transferred, students in the online Cybersecurity program will take some or all of these courses listed to receive a bachelor’s degree from AIC:

Major Requirements

  • CRJ1400: Introduction to the Criminal Justice System
  • MIS1300: Business Analytics with Excel
  • MGT1400: Principles of Management
  • MGT2400: Organizational Behavior
  • MGT3201: Business and Society
  • MGT3213: Human Resource Management
  • MGT3661: Project Management
  • PHI1000: Introduction to Critical Thinking
  • PSY1200: Introduction to Psychology
  • CYS1000: Introduction to Cybersecurity
  • CYS1100: Introduction to Information Technology Systems
  • CYS1250: Programming for Everyone I
  • CYS2000: Cybercrime and Governance
  • CYS2250: Programming for Everyone II
  • CYS2400: Networking Technologies and Telecommunications
  • CYS2500: Modern Cybersecurity
  • CYS2800: Information Security and Data Protection
  • CYS3000: Cyber Forensics
  • CYS3100: Google Cloud Computing Foundations
  • CYS4800: Capstone: Ethical Hacking
  • CYS4899: Internship in Cybersecurity

Choose one of the following courses:

  • CRJ2000: Communications in Criminal Justice
  • ENG2280: Professional and Technical Writing

Please reference the current catalog for all course descriptions.

Students who have earned an associate degree or a minimum of 39 credits from an accredited college or university are eligible to apply to AIC’s Online Degree Completion Programs. Review all requirements and how to contact our team before you apply.

Students in AIC’s Online Degree Completion Programs benefit from a flexible per-credit tuition rate*. Review a breakdown of all costs for the upcoming academic year, as well as an estimation of what you could pay.*Note: Undergraduate students in the Degree Completion Cybersecurity Program who take graduate-level courses in advance of completing their undergraduate degree will be charged the applicable graduate rate for the graduate-level courses.

Throughout our story, we’ve provided education that serves all ages, backgrounds, and aspirations. Our Online Degree Completion Programs reinforce our commitment with a format designed for working adults:

  • Online and asynchronous: Let AIC’s eye-opening academics come to you, around your schedule. During a break, after work, or over the weekend, you’ll log in to watch lectures, complete assignments, and participate in discussions.
  • Full support: Online students enrich the AIC community, and we, in turn, give your endeavors momentum with a wide array of services. Our support includes credit and degree advising, interview preparation, résumé guidance, tutoring, and on-campus job fairs.
  • Small classes: Receive individualized attention from expert faculty who relate topics to information technology, ethical hacking, and computer infrastructure from an active, professional standpoint. This format also puts you in contact with classmates who work in these and similar settings.
  • No textbooks: Open educational materials make learning convenient while cutting down on the overall cost of your degree.

Have a Question?

Might an online bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity be the boost your career needs? Our faculty will tell you about alumni outcomes and the encouragement we provide along the way.

Michael Stevens, MS
Coordinator of Criminal Justice Degree Completion

Phone: 413.205.3344
Email: michael.stevens@aic.edu
Hours: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

AIC Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice Michael Stevens

Academic and Career Support

Whether you’re on-campus or online, AIC is with you every step of the way. Our academic support programs offer help where you need it, enrollment to graduation.

What Can You Do with an Education Degree?

Job Titles

Our online bachelor’s in Criminal Justice program prepares students for roles as:

  • Information Security Analyst
  • Open Source Intelligence Analyst
  • Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst
  • Security Auditor
  • Compliance Officer

Salary Expectations

Each year through 2034, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects more than 317,000 openings in the computer and information technology field, including for:

Internship Opportunities

AIC students have gotten real-world experience interning at:

  • Behavioral health specialist
  • Case manager
  • Human resources specialist
  • Market research analyst
  • Probation officer
  • Talent acquisition coordinator
  • Victim advocate
  • Youth program coordinator

Related Programs

AIC crafts our Online Degree Completion Programs around the skills and knowledge local industries demand, giving our students an edge for more advanced roles and graduate studies.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Extend your knowledge of the justice field to enter the next phase of your career.