Why Major in Cybersecurity at AIC?
Cybersecurity majors at American International College will assess modern cybersecurity challenges that threaten our privacy, security, and safety, and gain both the knowledge and hands-on technical skills to protect digital assets from cyber criminals who leverage sophisticated social and cyber tactics to facilitate attacks.
Students who complete this curriculum will not only be prepared for a career as a cybersecurity professional, they will also be well positioned to obtain a number of certifications which will increase their employability later in their career, including Certified Ethical Hacker, Certified Information Systems Security Professional, and Certified Forensic Examiner.
What to Expect
- Career-focused: Cybersecurity is the perfect degree for those pursuing work in a future-focused field, with a high earning potential and 33% job growth by 2030.
- A new perspective: Learn how to “think like a hacker” and use industry standard tools to find weaknesses in systems from real-world professionals.
- Teaching assistant opportunities: Guide the learning process as a junior or senior, engaging new students in psychology topics.
- 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 degree at AIC, your motivation will pay off in terms of time and cost savings.
