Cybersecurity Program (BS) (https://www.wwu.edu/majors/cybersecurity-bs)
In response to emerging demand for cybersecurity professionals, Washington State community colleges and Western’s College of Science and Engineering are working together in one of the nation’s few community college-to-university cybersecurity collaborations. As a result, students may enroll at a partner community college to begin a pathway to a BS degree in Cybersecurity from Western.
Students complete the first two years of the program at a partner community college and complete the final two years of the program at Western. This program is designed to provide students and IT professionals the opportunity to continue their education to the bachelor’s degree level in the emergent field of computer information security.
* Washington Community College Partnerships and Degrees
- Edmonds Community College: Associate in Technical Arts
- Green River College: Associate in Applied Sciences
- Highline College: Associate of Applied Science
- Lake Washington Institute of Technology: Associate of Applied Sciences
- Olympic College: Associate in Applied Sciences
- Peninsula College: Associate in Applied Sciences
- Whatcom Community College: Associate in Applied Sciences
* A Cybersecurity degree provides graduates (Benefits & Career Outlook):
- A competitive edge in the job market (Computer Network Security Administrator, Secure Software Development Specialist, Reactive Forensic Practitioner, and Proactive Forensic Practitioner)
- Greater employment security
- Increased earning potential
- Career advancement